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Matthew Wyant & Andie Charlene

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We are excited to share some of our favorite places in the area with you. Below you will find some of our favorite restaurants, hikes, swimming holes, and activities. Check out the local shops in downtown Sylva, Dillsboro, Waynesville, Bryson City, and Cherokee!

Innovation Brewing

414 West Main Street, Sylva, NC 28779

favorite place to grab a drink (Andie's favorite is their homemade ginger ale)

City Lights Cafe

3 East Jackson Street, Sylva, NC 28779

Our favorite coffee shop/ breakfast spot. Check out their book store upstairs!

Boots Steakhouse

64 Front Street, Sylva, NC 28779

In the mood for a great steak dinner? This was our favorite place to go for celebrations (of course when mom and dad were in town to treat)

Kostas Express Restaurant

489 Haywood Road, Dillsboro, NC 28725

Casual sit down for a wide variety meal, we can guarantee there is something for everyone at this go to restaurant.

Waterrock Knob

Waterrock Knob

4512 Blue Ridge Parkway, Sylva, NC 28779

Our favorite spot to drive to on the parkway to watch the sunset. If you feel up to it take a hike to the top (about 45 mins round trip). It's not too hard, we promise!

The Well House

57 Craft Circle, Dillsboro, NC 28725

Hungry for a sub or soup? Check out this hole in the well (literally) for a great lunch spot!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

We spent a lot of time here, and it's not too far from Sylva. If you have a free day we recommend exploring parts of the park!

Paradise Falls Trailhead

Paradise Falls Trailhead

12296 North Carolina 281, Tuckasegee, NC 28783

Feeling adventurous? Take this hike to our favorite swimming hole and cliff jumping spot. Make sure you are up for the climb, it's not for the faint of heart! (day trip)

Tuckasegee River Access

13201 North Carolina 107, Tuckasegee, NC 28783

Feeling like spending a day fishing? Or maybe you want to take a tubing trip down the river. We spent a lot of time swimming, tubing and fishing here, it is definitely one of our favorite spots in Sylva!

Nantahala Outdoor Center

13077 U.S. 19, Bryson City, NC 28713

Want to go whitewater rafting? Or maybe just walk around and enjoy the river, this is a favorite spot you could find us at when we had free time!

Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

777 Casino Drive, Cherokee, NC 28719

Feeling lucky? Lots of restaurants to choose from, or test your skills at their bowling alley!

Road to Nowhere

Road to Nowhere

Bryson City, NC 28713

History buff? Check out this unfinished tunnel a short drive from Bryson City and explore the nearby waterfalls and hiking trails! Take a walk through the dark tunnel and enjoy the town of Bryson City while you are there

Barber Orchards Fruit Stand

2855 Old Balsam Road, Waynesville, NC 28786

You have to get an apple turnover here, trust us, it is delicious!

Dillsboro Chocolate Factory

28 Church Street, Dillsboro, NC 28725

fudge... say less!

Darnell Farms

Darnell Farms

2300 Governors Island Road, Bryson City, NC 28713

in for a sweet treat? grab one of their frozen treats and fresh produce while you are at it!

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