Welcome to Cullowhee and Sylva, NC!
City/town information
Home of Western Carolina University! Convenient to hiking, Lake Glenville and river access!
7 locals recommend
Cullowhee
Home of Western Carolina University! Convenient to hiking, Lake Glenville and river access!
Welcome to Sylva! Just 15 minutes from your stay in Forest Hills. Enjoy dining, breweries, farmer's markets and shopping in the historic downtown.
124 locals recommend
Sylva
Welcome to Sylva! Just 15 minutes from your stay in Forest Hills. Enjoy dining, breweries, farmer's markets and shopping in the historic downtown.
Food scene
What to eat!
$$$
Delicious Italian fair and incredible cocktails
Reservations recommended
20 locals recommend
ILDA LLC
462 West Main Street$$$
Delicious Italian fair and incredible cocktails
Reservations recommended
Innovation Brewing Company
414 W Main StGrab a beer from the best brewery in town!
Southern fair. Get there early to avoid long wait times.
27 locals recommend
Creekside Oyster House and Grill
219 West Main StreetSouthern fair. Get there early to avoid long wait times.
White Moon Coffee Shop
545 Mill StWonderful cafe for breakfast. Coffee lover's paradise.
Dark Moon
Speak easy inside of White Moon cafe. Craft cocktails. Check online for hours.
Sightseeing
What to see!
Watch private planes take off and land. Great place for sunsets and sunrises. Photographers will love this place!
Jackson County Airport
626 Airport RdWatch private planes take off and land. Great place for sunsets and sunrises. Photographers will love this place!
Historic WCU! Catch a game or stroll through the beautiful campus.
32 locals recommend
Western Carolina University
Historic WCU! Catch a game or stroll through the beautiful campus.
East LaPorte River Access Park
State Route 107River access, beach volleyball and picnic shelter.
Public swimming area. Free entry and parking. Incredible hiking across the road from the beach.
7 locals recommend
The Pines Recreation Area
1965 Pine Creek RdPublic swimming area. Free entry and parking. Incredible hiking across the road from the beach.
Jackson County Greenway
342 Old Cullowhee RdEasy, paved walking trail along the Tuckasegee River.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Your own transportation is a must!
There are no ride share or taxi services in this part of Western North Carolina. Sidewalks are also limited. If you choose to bike, be careful. Most of the main roads here are highways.