Old Fashion Way RV On The Creek Guidebook
Pizza Spot
Ferrara Pizza and Pasta
172 Sylva PlazaGreat Pizza
Speedy's Pizza
285 W Main StGreat local pizzaria!!
Food scene
Guadalupe Cafe
606 W Main StExcellent yet unusual
Best darn burgers, dogs, and homemade fries in town!! Take Out food truck
11 locals recommend
Cosmic Carry-out
414 W Main StBest darn burgers, dogs, and homemade fries in town!! Take Out food truck
Outdoor dining is available and they have the best fish tacos ever!! The menu is varied and everything is farm to table.
31 locals recommend
Foragers Canteen
42 Depot StOutdoor dining is available and they have the best fish tacos ever!! The menu is varied and everything is farm to table.
Campus Scoop Ice Cream Shop, LLC
4692 Little Savannah RdGreat local ice cream shop, just five minutes away from here!!
Sazon Mexican Cuisine
2840 Old Cullowhee RdBest Mexican food around!!
Sit outside or inside and enjoy some great seafood, newly opened restaurant in downtown Sylva
27 locals recommend
Creekside Oyster House and Grill
219 West Main StreetSit outside or inside and enjoy some great seafood, newly opened restaurant in downtown Sylva
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveFor some good barbecue make your way to Dillsboro!!
City/town information
Unique shops, fishing gear, City Lights Bookstore, local breweries, downtown restaurants and coffee shops. A local Farmer's Market on Saturday morning from 9:00-12:00 and Concerts on The Creek Friday evenings during the summer months.
124 locals recommend
Sylva
Unique shops, fishing gear, City Lights Bookstore, local breweries, downtown restaurants and coffee shops. A local Farmer's Market on Saturday morning from 9:00-12:00 and Concerts on The Creek Friday evenings during the summer months.
Waynesville, NC is a busy little town with a lot of craft store and unique gift shops in the downtown district. There are many restaurants in the downtown area as well. If you love Italian, Boccellis is THE place to go, if you love barbecue go to Fat Buddies!!
184 locals recommend
Waynesville
Waynesville, NC is a busy little town with a lot of craft store and unique gift shops in the downtown district. There are many restaurants in the downtown area as well. If you love Italian, Boccellis is THE place to go, if you love barbecue go to Fat Buddies!!
Sightseeing
Beautiful paved two mile round trip walking path along the river. Lined with benches to rest or listen to the water, bike trails and outdoor exercise equipment as well as picnic tables are available too!
15 locals recommend
Jackson County Greenway
342 Old Cullowhee RdBeautiful paved two mile round trip walking path along the river. Lined with benches to rest or listen to the water, bike trails and outdoor exercise equipment as well as picnic tables are available too!
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailModerate hiking on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Whitewater Falls
Absolutely Gorgeous, don't miss this spot during your visit!!
So much fun to stand behind a waterfall!! If you love the sound of rushing water, this is a must visit place to see!!
229 locals recommend
Dry Falls
U.S. 64So much fun to stand behind a waterfall!! If you love the sound of rushing water, this is a must visit place to see!!
This is a bit out of the way and will take you a full day of travel but it is well worth the visit. This is an old settlement with historic roots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Do a bit of research before you go, it is well worth the trip!!
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
This is a bit out of the way and will take you a full day of travel but it is well worth the visit. This is an old settlement with historic roots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Do a bit of research before you go, it is well worth the trip!!
Interesting Native American heritage, take a left at the top of the driveway and follow Caney Fork about 3 miles. Judaculla Rock Rd is on the left.
12 locals recommend
Judaculla Rock
552 Judaculla Rock RdInteresting Native American heritage, take a left at the top of the driveway and follow Caney Fork about 3 miles. Judaculla Rock Rd is on the left.
What a beautiful to hike, picnic, tube or just spend the afternoon relaxing. Bryson City is about a 40 minute drive from here but Deep Creek is a favorite for families.
92 locals recommend
Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadWhat a beautiful to hike, picnic, tube or just spend the afternoon relaxing. Bryson City is about a 40 minute drive from here but Deep Creek is a favorite for families.
Go to Pines Recreation Area on Glenville Lake for a day on a small white sandy beach. Splash in the water, soak up the sun!
57 locals recommend
Lake Glenville
Go to Pines Recreation Area on Glenville Lake for a day on a small white sandy beach. Splash in the water, soak up the sun!
Dillsboro River Company
18 Macktown RdLocal river rafting company
The Historic Biltmore House is a must see. Wine tasting available on the grounds, restaurants, trails. $$$
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StThe Historic Biltmore House is a must see. Wine tasting available on the grounds, restaurants, trails. $$$
Dillsboro
Quaint town, fun local craft shops and great dining
Fun little town with a lot of little shops, restaurants, breweries, Great Smoky Mountain Railway Depot, Darnell Farms
168 locals recommend
Bryson City
Fun little town with a lot of little shops, restaurants, breweries, Great Smoky Mountain Railway Depot, Darnell Farms
recreation
For the more adventurous river rafter, mountain biker, and zip liner.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19For the more adventurous river rafter, mountain biker, and zip liner.
River access park, a great place for a picnic just around the corner!
8 locals recommend
East LaPorte River Access Park
State Route 107River access park, a great place for a picnic just around the corner!
Pinnacle Park
Hiking right here in Jackson County!!
WCU Hiking & Mountain Biking Trailhead
Nccat DriveHiking trails just a five mile drive from here.
Cashiers Sliding Rock
local favorite, use caution!!
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Travel on The Blue Ridge Parkway
While you are visiting, a must see is The Blue Ridge Parkway. Great scenic vistas for drivers to pull off and view or for day hiking. Travel from Waynesville, NC to Cherokee, NC or to Asheville, NC for a great day trip.
Don't miss
Saturday Farmer's Market in Downtown Sylva, NC
Bring your own bags if you can; great local produce, meat, coffee and crafts near BackStreet
Traveling with kids
SmokeMont Horseback Riding Stables
Great place for families and friends to gather for trailrides just outside of Cherokee