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June 17th, 2017 The Front Street Arts & Crafts Show in Dillsboro features some of the best regional artisans.  There are over 40 booths to display the hand-made craftsmanship of artists from around the region, along with family entertainment and festival food. http://www.visitdillsboro.org

  This powerful outdoor drama re-enacts Cherokee history from the first contact with Europeans through the tragic “Trail of Tears”. The story is told from a Cherokee perspective by descendants of those who avoided removal and is presented nightly except Sundays from June through mid-August. 688 Drama Rd. Cherokee, NC (866) 554-4557

High Falls Trail at Lake Glenville   Just 8 miles from Cashiers, the High Falls Trail is a scenic hike with scattered rhododendron and tall tries. Its more perilous features include stone stairs, but there are also tree-built bridges that are easier to traverse. High Falls waterfall is within reach at just .7 miles along the trail, but heading back to the trailhead means climbing more than 500 feet in...

No matter what you’re hungry for, there’s bound to be a restaurant in Sylva or its neighbor Dillsboro that’ll hit the spot. If you can’t find it on Main Street, rest assured you won’t have to go far to find exactly what you’re seeking. Listed are a few restaurants we recommend. Foragers Canteen Foragers Canteen is a farm-to-table restaurant with fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. Chef Kevin Faini puts...

  Hookers Fly Shop and Guide Service Hookers offers guided fly fishing trips on the Tuckasegee River, including the Tuckasegee Delayed Harvest Section, as well as guided fly fishing trips on the Oconaluftee River and the Raven’s Fork Trophy Water, and guided fly fishing trips on the upper and lower sections of the Nantahala River.  546 West Main Street Sylva, NC (828)587-4665 AB`s Fly Fishing Guide Service Located in Sylva,...

  The Factory is a large-scale indoor amusement park featuring virtual reality games, an arcade, go-karts, laser tag, a carousel, mini-golf, kids’ play area with inflatables, bumper cars, the Jump Factory trampoline park, and pizza and taco restaurants. 1024 Georgia Road Franklin, NC 28734 (866) 482-2386

  Go back in time to the 18th century when Native Americans dominated the land. Guided tours will take you through craft demonstrations by award-winning artists who will explain Cherokee crafting techniques, meet historical Cherokee people in the living history section, and view special shows throughout the season such as “Time of War” and traditional Cherokee dancing. Open seasonally, from April until November 564 Tsali Blvd Cherokee, NC (833) 630-7033

  Fire Mountain Trails Located in the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, Fire Mountain is a multi-use trail system with 11.6 miles of berms, switchbacks, elevation rises as high as 2,224 feet, and more.  Panthertown Trail Mountain Biking These mountain biking trails offer 19 miles for riders who enjoy a truly off-the-beaten-path cycling experience. The scenic trails traverse through and around many of the valley’s most popular destinations, such as cliff-top...