- Our list of the best things to do in Sylva, North Carolina, features the top 134 nearby activities — including 74 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Sylva, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Museums & Galleries, Outdoor Places, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 12 things to do within the city of Sylva, NC , followed by 121 popular activities in nearby cities, including Bryson City, Cherokee, Franklin, Highlands, Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Cashiers, Sapphire, Pisgah Forest and Gatlinburg
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A variety of newly released Hollywood films are presented at Cherokee Phoenix Theaters. Movies are shown in 3D when available, and the seating has recently been renovated with the addition of new high back rocking theater chairs.
9.2 Miles
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905 votes
Highway 441 and Drama Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. The institution explores the history of the Cherokee Nation, with a particular emphasis on its role in the history of the United States.
9.3 Miles
Majestic Mingo Falls is a 120-foot waterfall located adjacent to Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Visitors may visit the falls, which lie on Native American reservation territory, for free. Mingo Falls sits on a trail approximately a half-mile from the parking lot.
9.3 Miles
Centered around Christmas legend Santa Claus, the Santa's Land Theme Park & Zoo is a unique and memorable entertainment location. The park contains a number of rides, a Ferris wheel, and a zoo with many exotic animals in it.
9.3 Miles
End of the Trail is a Native American owned & operated horseback riding facility. They offer guided trail rides through the Smoky Mountains for patrons of all ages and no experience with horses is necessary.
9.5 Miles
Visitors at Oconoluftee Indian Village in Cherokee, North Carolina are transported back to 1760. Costumed interpreters portray European soldiers and American settlers, and the First Nations are represented by real Native Americans.
9.6 Miles
Visitors can spend the day floating down Oconaluftee River on inflatable tubes with Smokey Mountain Tubing & Rafting. The shop offers tubes with bottoms for younger children, as well as life vests.
9.8 Miles
96%
285 votes
135 Smokemont Riding Stable Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Trail ride tours are a fantastic way to explore Cherokee, North Carolina. One of the most popular purveyors of equestrian adventures is Smokemont Riding Stables. Seasoned and novice riders love to appreciate Cherokee's beauty atop a calm, sure-footed horse.
9.8 Miles
90%
52 votes
1681 Acquoni Road, Cherokee, NC 28719
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Travel the Oconaluftee River with Cherokee Rapids Tube & Kayak Rentals. This team offers guided float trips with added features and adventures such as rope swinging, nature watching and swimming.
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Enjoy a relaxing trip down Oconaluftee River with Smoky Mountain Tube & Raft of Cherokee. Adventurers of all ages are welcome to participate, and each trip includes a tour guide and equipment rental.