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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15.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 93 N Main Street, Waynesville, NC 28786 MoreLess Info
Featuring regularly rotating exhibits, Mainstreet Artists Co-op showcases the crafts and artwork of various local artists. Visitors can meet the artists at receptions or at their art stall where they sell their pieces.
15.8 Miles
66% 62 votes
Specialty Museums 86 East Main Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.
15.8 Miles
17% 6 votes
Specialty Museums 86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The historic Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center is a museum and gift shop that was founded to study the origins and development of the tartans. The museum has artifacts including rare Scottish books, kilts, and sporrans.
15.9 Miles
96% 157 votes
Lookouts Nantahala National Forest, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
Sitting 5,342 feet above Franklin, North Carolina, the Wayah Bald Lookout Tower offers unrivaled views of the surrounding land. The tower lies along the Appalachian Trail and is easily accessible from other area trails. There are outhouses and picnic tables on the tower's grounds.
15.9 Miles
96% 110 votes
Specialty Museums Phillips Street, Franklin, NC MoreLess Info
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
15.9 Miles
100% 4 votes
Art Gallery 26 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
The Pantaleo Art Gallery At Main Street Coffee & Tea is an art gallery filled with a large variety of photography. Visitors commonly enjoy visiting the gallery when stopping by the shop for coffee or tea.
15.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
History Museums 36 W Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 MoreLess Info
Operated by the Historical Society of Macon County, the Macon County Historical Museum is a museum filled with exhibits and artifacts displaying the history of the local area. The museum also contains genealogical records and a gift shop.
16.0 Miles
95% 265 votes
Parks Hwy 441, Cherokee, NC MoreLess Info
Cherokee, North Carolina is home to Ocaonaluftee Islands Park, a beautiful public park that is a popular swimming, tanning, hiking and picnicking destination. During warm summer weather, the park hosts a weekly Native American bonfire, complete with traditional legends shared around the flames.
16.1 Miles
74% 47 votes
Horseback Riding 2607 Dellwood Road, Waynesville, NC 28786 MoreLess Info
Equestrian tour company Queen's Farm Stables is located in Waynesville, North Carolina. All excursions are guided by seasoned staff members who are also expert riders. Each trip includes plenty of time for photography.
16.6 Miles
94% 36 votes
Recreation Centers 550 Vance St., Waynesville, NC 28786 MoreLess Info
Waynesville Recreation Center is a fitness facility. It has a sports equipment, 1/10 mile track, pools and 'water park', basketball and volleyball courts, and two racquetball courts. Along with spotless washrooms and locker rooms.
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