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DILLSBORO

Eat/Drink This rustic, charming Western North Carolina town is the perfect relaxing getaway. Dillsboro eases the hustle of everyday life with its rustic pottery shops, art galleries, and restaurants. With blocks of century-old storefronts, country inns, and beautiful mountain views, just strolling through this artisan village can be one of the best ways to pass the time. The town known for its artistic roots is close to Cherokee, Sylva, Bryson City, and only a short trip from Cashiers. • Dillsboro is home to many great eats, including one of the Top 25 BBQ Restaurants in the United States – Haywood Smokehouse. There are options for the whole family when stopping in Dillsboro, including Foragers Canteen, Rivers and Rails, Kostas, Boots Steakhouse and more. • Innovation Station Brewery – One of several breweries along the popular Jackson County Ale Trail, you can sidle up to the bar in this former train depot to find more than three dozen brews on tap at any given time. Food trucks are on site most days in addition to restaurants that deliver or offer carry-out. • Rafting on the Tuckasegee River – Take a ride down the Tuck with the Dillsboro River Company or Smoky Mountain River Adventures for a family-friendly whitewater rafting adventure. • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – Just a quick 20-minute drive outside of Dillsboro, you’ll find the train depot to the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Take the whole family on an adventure through the mountains! Adventure

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