- 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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PaddleFish Kayaking is a tour company that takes guests on a variety of kayaking trips on scenic Fontana Lake for both half and full days. The company also leads multi-day backpacking and kayaking trips.
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The over 21 crowd will enjoy a visit to Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City. Along with a taproom where their distinct beers can be tasted, special events such as musical concerts are often hosted at this venue.
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8 votes
59 Depot Street, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Offering guided kayak tours, PaddleFish Kayaking - Private Day Trips, takes paddlers on an exploration of Lake Fontana and the Great Smoky Mountain in western North Carolina. Tours range from three hours for beginners to three days for serious paddlers.
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The collection of model trains at the Smokey Mountain Trains Museum dates back to 1918. There are actually two model railroad layouts with 7,000 Lionel engines, cars, and accessories in addition to a children's activity center and toy shop.
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67 votes
226 Everett Street, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Wildwater Nantahala Raft & Rail - Private Trips offers opportunities for inexperienced and experienced rafters to spend all day on the water in a new, fun, and adrenaline pumping environment.
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In operation since 1980, the Smoky Mountain Community Theater is a not for profit, volunteer driven theater organization. The theater presents a seasonally changing slate of dramatic productions each year.
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A fun activity for all ages, everyone is welcome to try gem hunting at the Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine. An educated and knowledgeable staff will further assist with stone identification as well as cutting, cleaning and shining any discovered treasure.
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80%
287 votes
1090 West Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Smokey Mountains National Park is home to the Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground. Perched on the shore of Deep Creek, this establishment offers many activities for kids and adults. The most popular activity is whitewater tubing.
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Providing a full day adventure to older children and adults, Raft & Rail offers a special combination package. Guests ride a train up the Nantahala River Gorge then combine the trip with whitewater rafting, a zipline canopy tour, or a Jeep tour.
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1840 W Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
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First opened in 1953, Smoky Mtn Campground & Deep Creek Tubes is a campground offering a number of services and amenities for visitors to enjoy. During their trips, guests have access to hot showers, a store, and tubing rentals.