Top Things to do in Jackson County
Top Hotels in Jackson County
- 1. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
- 2. Brook Trout Inn
- 3. Hampton Inn & Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley
- 4. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area
- 5. Blue Ridge Inn
- 6. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites
- 7. Comfort Inn
- 8. Fairway Forest Resort
- 9. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva Western Carolina Area
- 10. Hotel Cashiers
The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Jackson County, North Carolina Mountains
Discover the best top things to do in Jackson County, United States including Whiteside Mountain, Signal Ridge Marina, AB's Fly Fishing Guide Service - Tours, Jackson County Public Library, Nancy Tut's Christmas Shop, A Jones Company, Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine, Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises, Whitewater Falls, Horsepasture River and Nature Trails.
Restaurants in Jackson County
1. Whiteside Mountain
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 376 reviews
Expert rock climbers are attracted to Whiteside Mountain, which offers some of the highest cliffs in the east, rising more than 2,100 feet to its summit at 4,930 feet.
Reviewed By pianohiker - Sarasota, United States
Yes worth the drive (for us, from Franklin), and the slightly strenuous walk. Do use the gravel trail up on the left, it's a mile incline to the top. Then take the harder trail down, not gravel at all, but through the woods, rocky and fun. The views you will get from the "harder" trail are simply amazing and you will miss them if you just use the gravel trail up and then down (unless you have kids or are not stable on your feet). The summit at 4930 is along the Eastern Continenal Divide and there is a marker explaining that up top. Also info about the "pluton" rocks from 470 million years ago. Great teaching tools. Small fee for parking.
2. Signal Ridge Marina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Since we opened our doors in 1994 we have consistently endeavored to maintain a clean, fun, and affordable place for everyone to enjoy. We are the only full service marina on Lake Glenville. So whether you need to rent a boat, fix a boat, gas up your boat, get some fishing supplies or are simply low on ice and snacks, we have you covered! Also your four legged friends are always welcome on our boats and in our ship store!
Reviewed By msd2150
First time boat rental and the process was easy, the crew was helpful and the experience was alot of fun. The pontoon boat was very easy to drive and our kids (5 & 7) loved cruising the lake. We stopped at one of the public islands for a picnic lunch. Our 4-hour rental was the perfect amount of time.
3. AB's Fly Fishing Guide Service - Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
A guide service that provides everything you need to catch trout in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina. We accommodate the serious angler as well as the beginner. We provide individualized instruction and/or guide trips. All equipment can be provided. Wade and/or float trips for trout (rainbow, brook, & brown) or small mouth bass are available.
4. Jackson County Public Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 74 reviews
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!
5. Nancy Tut's Christmas Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
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
6. A Jones Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 36 reviews
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!
7. Rockhound Ridge Gem Mine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
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. Lake Glenville Scenic Waterfall Cruises
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 102 reviews
Bucket List? Cruise in comfort aboard the biggest boat, on the highest lake, in the oldest mountains on earth! Stunning Lake Glenville is the "Jewell of the Appalachians." At 3,492 feet above sea level, Lake Glenville is the highest lake in the Eastern US. Majestic. Join Lake Glenville's only USCG Licensed Master Sea Captain, Captain Mark Wise, as he pilots, navigates and tour guides this superlative Scenic Waterfall Cruise. CLICK ON OUR WEBSITE LINK ABOVE AND BOOK YOUR CRUISE TODAY!
9. Whitewater Falls
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 442 reviews
A favorite spot for hikers and picnickers, this scenic area features the Whitewater River dropping more than 400 feet in a series of cascading falls.
Reviewed By mhgolf - Decatur, United States
Simply amazing. The best $3 I have paid in quite awhile. This may be the best combination of an easy walk; on a paved walk way to a fabulous waterfall in the world. Just awesome. At the end of the walkway, take the 150 steps down to an even better view.
