Top 10 Free Things to do in Jackson County, North Carolina Mountains

August 29, 2021 Enriqueta Cusson

Discover the best top things to do in Jackson County, United States including City Lights Bookstore, Country Traditions, Jackson County Public Library, Nancy Tut's Christmas Shop, A Jones Company, High Falls, Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine, Balsam Falls Brewing, Horsepasture River and Nature Trails, Dillsboro Chocolate Factory.
Restaurants in Jackson County

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%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 19 reviews

City Lights Bookstore

2. Country Traditions

73 Webster Street #161, Dillsboro, NC 28725 +1 828-586-1600 [email protected] http://www.countrytraditionsnc.net
Excellent
88%
Good
13%
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

Country Traditions

Cooking Demos on Saturday from 5-7 pm from April though October. Gourmet dishes created while you watch. Samples are provided upon completion. Wine by the glass available from 2$-6$ per glass. Also sell a large selection of NC wines and gourmet foods.

3. Jackson County Public Library

310 Keener St, Sylva, NC 28779-5480 +1 828-586-2016 http://fontanalib.org/sylva
Excellent
82%
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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!

4. Nancy Tut's Christmas Shop

488 Haywood Road, Dillsboro, NC 28725 +1 828-586-5391 [email protected] http://nancy-tuts-christmas-shop.business.site
Excellent
90%
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10%
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5.0 based on 60 reviews

Nancy Tut's Christmas Shop

A must see! Since 1969 Nancy Tut's Christmas Shop has delighted visitors. Thousands of Christmas ornaments, something for everyone on your list. Also, Byer's Choice carolers, Fontanini nativities, Willow Tree, Egyptian Museum Glass, German Nutcrackers and smokers, Russian Santas and so much more!

Reviewed By LeeCoe72 - Dobson, United States

The owner is super nice. This place has the largest selection of every kind of ornament you can think of. They even carry some local made wooden ones, which we try and get when we go. This is a must if in Dillsboro

5. A Jones Company

3 Chestnut Sq Located across from the Cashiers Farmers Market, Cashiers, NC 28717 +1 828-743-1111 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/A-Jones-Company-LLC-269248519892903/
Excellent
92%
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8%
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5.0 based on 36 reviews

A Jones Company

Provisions for Fun Living and Cashiers Candy Shoppe! We are a charming boutique located in the heart of Cashiers Village. We specialize in providing unique women's clothing, handcrafted jewelry and home decor, picnic and barware supplies. Our lines include Johnny Was clothing, Barefoot Dreams, Juju Jams pajamas, April Cornell linens, Nest Fragrances and Mariana jewelry. Cashiers Candy Shoppe offers seasonal handcrafted confections, Jelly Belly Jellybeans and specialty chocolates and more!Please stop in!

Reviewed By Q50REmarym - Terry, United States

Wonderful place to browse and shop. Very stylish clothes and jewelry. The owner was very friendly. Neat place!

6. High Falls

Glenville, NC https://www.romanticasheville.com/high_falls_glenville.htm
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

High Falls

Reviewed By Nucorfrank - Blytheville, United States

I read the reviews, and decided to give it a try. I am 60 with moderate degenerative disk decease and was able to make the trip. The root are tiny and easily avoidable. There was one tree across the trail, maybe 16" high, again easily stepped over. The Water Fall is spectacular. It has rained here the last couple days, so it may have been bigger than usual but so beautiful. I will be coming back again to see it in the spring and the fall. My 17 yr old son decided to cross the rocks and get closer look. Fell in, water is quite cold he reports LOL. There is a nice spot for frolicking in the warmer weather shortly before the fall. I am taking my wife and 3 daughters back today. ENJOY

7. Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine

8430 US Highway 441 S, Sylva, NC 28779-7200 +1 828-631-9990 [email protected] http://www.rockhoundridgegemmine.com
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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.

8. 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
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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.

9. Horsepasture River and Nature Trails

Sapphire, NC
Excellent
74%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Horsepasture River and Nature Trails

Scenic nature trail that features five waterfalls and plenty of wildlife.

10. Dillsboro Chocolate Factory

28 Church Street, Dillsboro, NC 28725 +1 828-631-0156 [email protected] http://www.dillsborochocolate.com
Excellent
64%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory

Welcome to the Dillsboro Chocolate Factory. We have been making fine chocolates since 1998. We have two store, our main store located in Dillsboro, NC. We offer hand dipped gourmet chocolates, our award winning shooters with a hint of alcohol in each chocolate, our Smoky Mountain Truffle line, Smoky Mountain Fudge with over 22 flavors on hand. We use superior grade songke bean/single origin Venezuelan cocoa to do our work . We offer a complete espresso bar, coffee beans. We have a nice selection of jerky products. We have a selection of teas, Smoky Mountain gifts and free wi-fi to our guests.

Reviewed By gweikel2017 - Franklin, United States

First off when you have a sweet tooth and nothing will slow or stop the craving this is the place. I don't care if you have to text, email, call or beg. You will not be disappointed. The owner's are so friendly and willing to talk about your cravings. Today I have had the honor to try the beautiful creations. This may be my first but it shall not be my last. Thank you for fantastic flavors.

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