Things to Do in Sylva, NC

  • Our list of the best things to do in Sylva, North Carolina, features the top 134 nearby activities — including 74 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Sylva, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Sylva, NC , followed by 121 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bryson City, Cherokee, Franklin, Highlands, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Cashiers, Sapphire, Pisgah Forest and Gatlinburg
  • Our list of the best things to do in Sylva, North Carolina, features the top 134 nearby activities — including 74 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Sylva, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
  • The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Sylva, NC , followed by 121 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bryson City, Cherokee, Franklin, Highlands, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Cashiers, Sapphire, Pisgah Forest and Gatlinburg
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9.1 Miles
87% 47 votes
Movie Theaters 61 Sequoyah Trail, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
A variety of newly released Hollywood films are presented at Cherokee Phoenix Theaters. Movies are shown in 3D when available, and the seating has recently been renovated with the addition of new high back rocking theater chairs.
9.2 Miles
91% 905 votes
History Museums Highway 441 and Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Cherokee, North Carolina is home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The institution explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, with a particular emphasis on its role in the history of the United States.
9.3 Miles
96% 676 votes
Waterfalls Big Cove Road, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
Majestic Mingo Falls is a 120-foot waterfall located adjacent to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Visitors may visit the falls, which lie on Native American reservation territory, for free. Mingo Falls sits on a trail approximately a half-mile from the parking lot.
9.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Amusement Parks (Kids) Highway 19 N, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Centered around Christmas legend Santa Claus, the Santa's Land Theme Park & Zoo is a unique and memorable entertainment location. The park contains a number of rides, a Ferris wheel, and a zoo with many exotic animals in it.
9.3 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horseback Riding 103 Guy Bark Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
End of the Trail is a Native American owned & operated horseback riding facility. They offer guided trail rides through the Smoky Mountains for patrons of all ages and no experience with horses is necessary.
9.5 Miles
85% 601 votes
Historic Sites Indian Village Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Visitors at Oconoluftee Indian Village in Cherokee, North Carolina are transported back to 1760. Costumed interpreters portray European soldiers and American settlers, and the First Nations are represented by real Native Americans.
9.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Tubing 1895 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Visitors can spend the day floating down Oconaluftee River on inflatable tubes with Smokey Mountain Tubing & Rafting. The shop offers tubes with bottoms for younger children, as well as life vests.
9.8 Miles
96% 285 votes
Horseback Riding 135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Trail ride tours are a fantastic way to explore Cherokee, North Carolina. One of the most popular purveyors of equestrian adventures is Smokemont Riding Stables. Seasoned and novice riders love to appreciate Cherokee's beauty atop a calm, sure-footed horse.
9.8 Miles
90% 52 votes
Tubing 1681 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719 MoreLess Info
Travel the Oconaluftee River with Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals. This team offers guided float trips with added features and adventures such as rope swinging, nature watching and swimming.
9.8 Miles
88% 42 votes
Tubing 1847 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
Enjoy a relaxing trip down Oconaluftee River with Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft of Cherokee. Adventurers of all ages are welcome to participate, and each trip includes a tour guide and equipment rental.
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