- The list below includes 104 free or cheap things to do in or near Sylva, North Carolina, including 87 different types of inexpensive activities like Bowling, Movie Theaters, Breweries and Art Gallery.
- From Poteet Park to Heinzelmannchen Brewery, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Sylva and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Bryson City, Cherokee, Franklin and Highlands.
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23.1 Miles
Wilson Lick Ranger Station was built in 1916. Today, patrons can visit the historic Info Kiosk that tells the history of the area, picnic in the meadow like setting, or walk the scenic trails.
23.4 Miles
Part of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Cold Mountain sits in Asheville, North Carolina. This scenic mountain is part of the sophisticated resort experience modern Asheville offers. It is a fantastic destination for romantic getaways.
24.5 Miles
Ripley's Moving Theater involves patrons strapping into seats that move in 8 directions and watching a movie with special effects that will simulate them being in the movie. Each movie lasts about 15 minutes.
24.8 Miles
The pristine home of the peregrine falcon, Looking Glass Mountain is a popular site with hikers who often use the 6.2-mile round trip path to the top. The mountain is also popular with photographers, and rock climbers.
25.4 Miles
The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
25.4 Miles
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
25.5 Miles
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6420 Whitewater Road, Sapphire, NC 28774
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Ride the historic Cherokee Footpath on horseback, following in Daniel Boone's footsteps at the Whitewater Equestrian Center, or stay behind and mine for gems in their family friendly barn. On the ride, trail guides discuss local folklore, history, and ecology.
26.5 Miles
Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.
27.1 Miles
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Highway 281 South, 976 Grassy Ridge Rd (Visitor's Center), Sapphire, NC 28774
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Visitors to Gorges State Park can partake in hiking, fishing and camping among waterfalls and river gorges. Considered a temperate rain forest, the park is also home to several rare and endangered plant and animal species.
27.4 Miles
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8 Good Neighbor Lane, Brevard, NC 28712
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As a fish farm, Morgan Mill & Balsam Grove Trout Fishing offers visitors public fishing opportunities in a regularly stocked trout pond. Visitors can get any fish caught at the pond cleaned and packed on ice by staff.