Sylva Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Sylva

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG
The staff was great! From check-in to beyond checkout, they were accommodating, gracious, and friendly. Melinda went went over and above in trying to help me locate a lost item, which was found.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Economy Inn Sylva
Everything was great
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Harrah's Cherokee – A Caesars Rewards Destination
Very nice hotel to
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Cozy Creek Cottages
The name is so fitting, rooms are very cozy!
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
Friendly staff.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Nantahala Cabins
Cabin was just right for our needs. It was clean and well appointed. Property management was attentive.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit

Waterrock Knob
Explore the great outdoors at Waterrock Knob and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this family-friendly area.
Harris Regional Hospital
If Harris Regional Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Sylva.
Southwestern Community College
Walk around the campus at Southwestern Community College during your visit to Sylva. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Country Side Bowling Lanes
You can take time to visit Country Side Bowling Lanes during your travels to Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Jackson County Historic Courthouse
Find out about the history of Sylva when you take a trip to Jackson County Historic Courthouse. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.
Poteet Memorial Park
Enjoy the mountain views and explore Poteet Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Sylva. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this quaint area.
- Southwestern Community College
- Jackson County Historic Courthouse
- Poteet Memorial Park
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- Western Carolina University
- Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
- Pisgah National Forest
- Clingmans Dome
- Lake Glenville
- Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
- Soco Falls
- Sequoyah National Golf Club
- Tube World
- Tuckasegee River
- Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
- Gorges State Park
- Sliding Rock
- Cataloochee Valley
- Old Edwards Club



