9 Free Things to do in Sylva That You Shouldn't Miss

September 4, 2021 Janette Largent

Sylva ("New Orleans of the Carolinas") is an incorporated town located in central Jackson County, in the Plott Balsam Mountains of Western North Carolina, United States of America. As of the 2010 census, the town had a total population of 2,588. It is the county seat, having taken over from nearby Webster in 1913.
Restaurants in Sylva

1. City Lights Bookstore

3 E Jackson St, Sylva, NC 28779-5668 +1 828-586-9499 http://www.citylightsnc.com/
Excellent
89%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 19 reviews

City Lights Bookstore

2. Jackson County Public Library

310 Keener St, Sylva, NC 28779-5480 +1 828-586-2016 http://fontanalib.org/sylva
Excellent
82%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 74 reviews

Jackson County Public Library

Reviewed By fisher05 - Charlotte, United States

We’ve been here with family & friends. Beautiful place! You can see over the town of Sylva, etc... amazing view! Lots of history! Great exercise climbing many stairs!

3. Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine

8430 US Highway 441 S, Sylva, NC 28779-7200 +1 828-631-9990 [email protected] http://www.rockhoundridgegemmine.com
Excellent
100%
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine

We have enriched gem dirt buckets in many different kinds that you can purchase and sift through the dirt in our sleuce. We have a store that is packed with gemstones, crystals, specimens, jewelry, fossils, and much more! We offer gemstone cutting services. You can pick out a ring, pendant, or pair of ear rings and then choose from a wide variety of facetted and cabochon cut stones to have set in your ring, pendant, or ear rings. We sell rough gemstones and whole geodes too !

Reviewed By Crowan76

What a great little place. My family had a blast sleucing through our buckets. We walked about with about 20 lbs of rough gems. So many different types. The store was filled with collector pieces. The prices were reasonable. Tara was awesome. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely work a trip.

4. Balsam Falls Brewing

506 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779-5544 +1 828-631-1987 https://www.facebook.com/balsamfallsbrewing/
Excellent
84%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 19 reviews

Balsam Falls Brewing

Reviewed By MSH28 - Plantation, United States

Driving through Sylva around 8pm on a Sunday looking for somewhere to get dinner, but everything is closed. Came across Balsam Falls Brewing and lucked into a great new place. From the friendly person whom I spoke with on the phone to find out what kind of food they served who ended being our wonderful server, Morgan, to the fresh food and great tasting beer. Morgan wasn’t kidding when she said they had a great Greek salad and my husband had a yummy tomato capris flatbread pizza. Fun atmosphere. Followed Covid protocol. Overall enjoyable meal. We are looking forward to going again.

5. Innovations Brewery

414 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779-5548 +1 828-586-9678 http://www.innovation-brewing.com/
Excellent
78%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Innovations Brewery

Reviewed By jlcarter1975 - Metropolis, United States

We ordered a flight of beer which includes 5 samples. Each of them was good. The bar staff was friendly. There was outdoor seating available under a covered patio. Food was available from an adjancent food truck.

6. Jackson County Chamber and Visitor Center

773 W Main St, Sylva, NC 28779-8211 +1 800-962-1911 https://www.facebook.com/mountainlovers/
Excellent
60%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
10%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 10 reviews

Jackson County Chamber and Visitor Center

7. Poteet Park

Central Street, Sylva, NC
Excellent
47%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
13%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 15 reviews

Poteet Park

8. Old School Antique Mall

4704 US Highway 441 S, Sylva, NC 28779-7135 +1 828-586-8097 http://www.oldschoolantiquemall.com
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 13 reviews

Old School Antique Mall

Reviewed By homewood_traveler41 - Chattanooga, United States

Large building full of stuff. Very neat, not cramped or unorganized. The lady that worked there answered questions and gave values of items we had bought elsewhere. Definitely worth a visit.

9. O'Malley's Pub and Grill

83 Asheville Hwy, Sylva, NC 28779-2725 +1 828-631-0554 http://omalleysofsylva.com
Excellent
30%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
5%
Terrible
20%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 20 reviews

O'Malley's Pub and Grill

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