- 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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226 Everett Street, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Wildwater Nantahala Raft & Rail - Private Trips offers opportunities for inexperienced and experienced rafters to spend all day on the water in a new, fun, and adrenaline pumping environment.
13.1 Miles
A fun activity for all ages, everyone is welcome to try gem hunting at the Nantahala Gorge Ruby Mine. An educated and knowledgeable staff will further assist with stone identification as well as cutting, cleaning and shining any discovered treasure.
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1090 West Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
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Smokey Mountains National Park is home to the Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground. Perched on the shore of Deep Creek, this establishment offers many activities for kids and adults. The most popular activity is whitewater tubing.
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Providing a full day adventure to older children and adults, Raft & Rail offers a special combination package. Guests ride a train up the Nantahala River Gorge then combine the trip with whitewater rafting, a zipline canopy tour, or a Jeep tour.
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1840 W Deep Creek Road, Bryson City, NC 28713
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First opened in 1953, Smoky Mtn Campground & Deep Creek Tubes is a campground offering a number of services and amenities for visitors to enjoy. During their trips, guests have access to hot showers, a store, and tubing rentals.
13.5 Miles
Located along the shores of the Little Tennessee River, Great Smokey Mountain Fish Camp and Safaris offers family-friendly fun and recreation. From April through November, visitors to the site can enjoy camping, tubing, kayaking, and fishing.
13.7 Miles
A fly fishing outfitter and guide service, Fly Fishing the Smokies offers daily guided fly fishing trips out of multiple locations, including Bryson City. The service offers an array of summer specials.
14.0 Miles
Cozy Creek Cabin is a two bed, two bath cabin with a modern interior that sits on 1.5 acres. The cabin is at a 4,300 ft elevation in the mountains and a creek runs through the property.
14.8 Miles
Featuring 24 AMF lanes, Franklin Lanes provides both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center offers a tiki bar with drinks, karaoke and flat-screen televisions along with a skating rink.
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Music and dancing go hand in hand at the Stompin' Ground in Maggie Valley, North Carolina. Live musical acts include bluegrass and country singers. Square dancing and line dancing are also popular here.