Sylva Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The river that runs through the mountains in North Carolina
The river that runs through the mountains in North Carolina
Dillsboro showing a river or creek
Dillsboro
Dillsboro
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
26 Rufus Robinson Road Sylva NC
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.591.725 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
Rp1.591.725
Rp1.798.649 total
7 Feb - 8 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sylva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
The staff was great! From check-in to beyond checkout, they were accommodating, gracious, and friendly. Melinda went went over and above in trying to help me locate a lost item, which was found.

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
Balsam Mountain Inn

Balsam Mountain Inn

2 out of 5
68 7 Springs Dr Sylva NC
The price is Rp1.881.225 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
Rp1.881.225
Rp2.125.786 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sylva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance and Barber Orchard Fruitstand ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (49 reviews)
Ok selection. Need id of ingred for folks w/allergies

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Balsam Mountain Inn
Economy Inn Sylva

Economy Inn Sylva

2.5 out of 5
940 W Main St Sylva NC
Stay at this motel in Sylva. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (161 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

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Cozy Creek Cottages

Cozy Creek Cottages

3 out of 5
163 Moody Farm Rd Maggie Valley NC
Stay at this golf cottage in Maggie Valley. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Cataloochee Ski Area and Wheels Through Time Museum ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
The name is so fitting, rooms are very cozy!

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Cozy Creek Cottages
Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins

3 out of 5
580 Nantahala Cabins Ln Bryson City NC
Stay at this family-friendly cabin in Bryson City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bryson City Gem Mine and Swain ...
9/10 Wonderful! (111 reviews)
Cabin was just right for our needs. It was clean and well appointed. Property management was attentive.

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025

Nantahala Cabins
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

3.5 out of 5
127 B Cherokee Trail Sapphire NC
Stay at this golf condo in Sapphire. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
Friendly staff.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
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Popular places to visit

View from Waterrock Knob in the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina

Waterrock Knob

Explore the great outdoors at Waterrock Knob and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.

Waterrock Knob

Harris Regional Hospital

If Harris Regional Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Sylva.

Harris Regional Hospital

Southwestern Community College

Walk around the campus at Southwestern Community College during your visit to Sylva. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Southwestern Community College

Country Side Bowling Lanes

You can take time to visit Country Side Bowling Lanes during your travels to Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Country Side Bowling Lanes

Oaks Gallery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Oaks Gallery in Sylva. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.

Oaks Gallery

Jackson County Historic Courthouse

Find out about the history of Sylva when you take a trip to Jackson County Historic Courthouse. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

Jackson County Historic Courthouse

Things to do

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Rp453.945
per traveller
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Rp403.488
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp268.936
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Great Smoky Mountains NP Driving Tour smartphone autoplay APP/GPS

Great Smoky Mountains NP Driving Tour smartphone autoplay APP/GPS

Rp163.985
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains NP Driving Tour smartphone autoplay APP/GPS
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Rp420.307
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee

Rp2.522.850
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Over the Top Tour in Oconaluftee
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