Stretching along 45 breathtaking miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Jackson County invites you to slow down and discover the heart of Western North Carolina. Explore the charming mountain towns of Sylva, Dillsboro, Cashiers, and Cherokee that make up this destination. Discover more than 30 waterfalls, soak in the peace of nature along two Certified Forest Therapy Trails, and cast a line in the Tuckasegee River, the heart of the Western North Carolina Fly Fishing Trail.

Jackson County is home to other Parkway favorites like its highest point at Richland Balsam Overlook and Trail and Panthertown Valley, known as the “Yosemite of the East.” Don’t miss the mountain memories waiting for you in the Pisgah region. Experience authentic Appalachia at local restaurants and living history at the Museum of the Cherokee People. Shop for handmade gifts on the Blue Ridge Craft Trail or at the Western North Carolina Pottery Festival in the fall. Enjoy one of the country’s longest leaf-peeping seasons, cool off at Lake Glenville’s sandy beach, or have the mountains all to yourself during Secret Season. Stretch your trip and stay the night in a cozy cabin, inn, or resort. Make Jackson County the peak moment of your Parkway trip.

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