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Smoky Mountain National Park

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Lake Junaluska

441

Maggie Valley

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Eastern Cherokee Indian Reservation Cherokee

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Canton

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Waynesville

Bryson City

Dillsboro

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Cullowhee

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JACKSON

Brevard

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Franklin

Thorpe Lake

276

Lake Toxaway

Cashiers

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Highlands

Sapphire Lake

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SOUTH CAROLINA

GEORGIA

Jackson County is just a day’s drive for almost half of the U.S. population, making it a convenient and remote escape out of larger cities. • Knoxville, TN........................................................117 miles, <2 hours • Atlanta, GA........................................................150 miles, 2.5 hours • Greenville, SC..................................................150 miles, 2.5 hours • Charlotte, NC.........................................................161 miles, 3 hours • Raleigh, NC.......................................................281 miles, 4.5 hours • Birmingham, AL.................................................295 miles, 5 hours • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)......................................50 miles • Greenville/Spartanburg Airport (GSP)..............................72 miles

Cashiers, Glenville & Sapphire................................. 16 Sylva............................................. 18 Dillsboro..................................... 20 Cullowhee................................. 22 WNC Fly Fishing Trail®........... 30 Family Field Trip....................... 33 Cherokee................................... 34 Our Secret Season................. 38 Farmers Markets..................... 40 Inside:

Rest & Relaxation.................... 43 Accessibility.............................. 44 Events......................................... 52 On Two Wheels........................ 57 Hang Your Hammock............. 58 The Smokies............................. 60 Blue Ridge Parkway............... 62 Free Concerts........................... 67 Destination Weddings........... 68 Ale Trail...................................... 70 Vacation Rentals....................... 72 Accommodations...................... 76 Food & Drink Directory.......... 82

VISITOR CENTERS

Jackson County Chamber of Commerce 773 W. Main St., Sylva, NC 28779 800-962-1911

Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce 202 US Hwy. 64 W., Cashiers, NC 28717 828-743-5191

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