Jackson County Tourism Development Authority

Visit the NC Mountain Towns of Cashiers, Cherokee, Dillsboro, Sylva, Balsam, Cullowhee, Glenville and Sapphire: Each of these Smoky Mountain getaway towns in Jackson County provide rich natural beauty... that allow visitors to experience the idyllic North Carolina Mountain vacation. Explore miles of hiking trails surrounded by unspoiled forests, discover the area’s shopping, dining, culture, and the hometown atmosphere. Discover the thrill of river rafting and tubing, or the more laid back adventures of fly fishing, boating, golf, or a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Jackson County is a place of lofty peaks, rushing water and spectacular scenery. Our county contains or borders some 45 miles of the incomparable Blue Ridge Parkway and adjoins the Cherokee Indian Reservation, which boasts Harrah's Cherokee Casino as well as heritage attractions including the outdoor drama "Unto These Hills"​ and Oconaluftee Indian Village. Just past Cherokee is Great Smoky Mountains National Park and its half-million acr