Sidney’s To-do's Guidebook
Indoor activities
Indoor activities for all ages, make sure to check the Harrah's website for more information on age restricted areas
Harrah's Cherokee Casino offers a variety of activities for families including bowling, arcade, amazing restaurants, and concerts or shows (check for age limit for these two things). Harrah's also offers a variety of activities for adults including 160+ table games, 3,000 slot machines, 150,000 sq. FT. of casino floor, and (21+) concerts/shows.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrHarrah's Cherokee Casino offers a variety of activities for families including bowling, arcade, amazing restaurants, and concerts or shows (check for age limit for these two things). Harrah's also offers a variety of activities for adults including 160+ table games, 3,000 slot machines, 150,000 sq. FT. of casino floor, and (21+) concerts/shows.
Cherokee theatre typically provides multiple movie showings and times throughout the day and evening. The stack bar is filled with lots of snack options, some concession type food, and even extremely comfortable reclining chairs (normal theatre chairs are also provided).
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Cherokee Phoenix Cinemas
91 Sequoyah TrailCherokee theatre typically provides multiple movie showings and times throughout the day and evening. The stack bar is filled with lots of snack options, some concession type food, and even extremely comfortable reclining chairs (normal theatre chairs are also provided).
outdoor activities
Nantahala Outdoor Center is a great place to take your family or just to go relax. They provide a plethora of activities including white water rafting, zip-lining, kayaking, and a variety of outdoor courses.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Nantahala Outdoor Center is a great place to take your family or just to go relax. They provide a plethora of activities including white water rafting, zip-lining, kayaking, and a variety of outdoor courses.
Clingmans Dome is a beautiful trail/view with a short walk of only 0.5 miles to the top. But keep in mind the trail is paved but is very steep in some areas, so depending on your limits it might be a little tough for some visitors.
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Klingmens Domas
Clingmans Dome is a beautiful trail/view with a short walk of only 0.5 miles to the top. But keep in mind the trail is paved but is very steep in some areas, so depending on your limits it might be a little tough for some visitors.
This hike is about 1.7miles round trip with a fantastic view at the top, and even an amazing view from both directions in the parking lot as well. A giftshop is also located on the far side of the lot if you would like to get a Great Smokey Mountains souvenir. To the right of the giftshop you will find the base of the trailhead if you choose to hike. It also provides multiple picnic tables that are easy to access for all guest. The trail itself is uphill the whole way to the top, though it isnt difficult if you take your time on the way up. (This hike is rated as moderate)
Browning Knob Overlook
Road to Waterrock KnobThis hike is about 1.7miles round trip with a fantastic view at the top, and even an amazing view from both directions in the parking lot as well. A giftshop is also located on the far side of the lot if you would like to get a Great Smokey Mountains souvenir. To the right of the giftshop you will find the base of the trailhead if you choose to hike. It also provides multiple picnic tables that are easy to access for all guest. The trail itself is uphill the whole way to the top, though it isnt difficult if you take your time on the way up. (This hike is rated as moderate)
Mingo Falls is a well maintained trail just located in cherokee, the hike to the waterfall is only 0.4 miles in length, but is considered moderate in difficulty.
Directions:
From Oconaluftee Visitor Center, drive south (toward Cherokee) on US-441 and take the second left onto Big Cove Road. At the first stop sign turn left and drive 4.5 miles to Mingo Falls Campground, where the trail begins.
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Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee ReservationMingo Falls is a well maintained trail just located in cherokee, the hike to the waterfall is only 0.4 miles in length, but is considered moderate in difficulty.
Directions:
From Oconaluftee Visitor Center, drive south (toward Cherokee) on US-441 and take the second left onto Big Cove Road. At the first stop sign turn left and drive 4.5 miles to Mingo Falls Campground, where the trail begins.
Darnell offers a variety of things to do, especially in the fall. You can purchase anything from locally made canned jams, salsas, soups, etc. During the fall they also have hayrides, a huge corn maze, and seasonal home made frozen yogurt that is my absolute favorite! They are open all year around and offer different things depending on the season.
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Darnell Farms
2300 Governors Island RdDarnell offers a variety of things to do, especially in the fall. You can purchase anything from locally made canned jams, salsas, soups, etc. During the fall they also have hayrides, a huge corn maze, and seasonal home made frozen yogurt that is my absolute favorite! They are open all year around and offer different things depending on the season.
outdoor activities/shows
Oconaluftee Indian Village offers an amazing experience to learn more about the Cherokee Native culture and their history. Visit their website for dates and times of the show "Unto these Hills" and the "Cherokee Bonfire" . The outdoor show season ends on October 31st , go see these amazing performances while they last!
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Oconaluftee Indian Village
218 Drama RdOconaluftee Indian Village offers an amazing experience to learn more about the Cherokee Native culture and their history. Visit their website for dates and times of the show "Unto these Hills" and the "Cherokee Bonfire" . The outdoor show season ends on October 31st , go see these amazing performances while they last!
Food scene
Kostas is a family owned authentic Greek restaurant with some of the best gyros and home-made greek dressing. The restaurant is an "order at the counter" style, where a server will bring your food to the table when it is ready. It is personally one of my favorite places in Sylva to eat so I highly recommend trying it out!
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Kostas Family Restaurant
489 Haywood RdKostas is a family owned authentic Greek restaurant with some of the best gyros and home-made greek dressing. The restaurant is an "order at the counter" style, where a server will bring your food to the table when it is ready. It is personally one of my favorite places in Sylva to eat so I highly recommend trying it out!
Lucy in the Rye is a cute little brunch place located on mainstreet in Sylva. Its a great place with a varity of foods and a plethora of Eggs Benedict options! Also if you like mimosas this is the place for you! Its hours of operation are 7:45am-2:00pm
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Lucy in the Rye
612 W Main StLucy in the Rye is a cute little brunch place located on mainstreet in Sylva. Its a great place with a varity of foods and a plethora of Eggs Benedict options! Also if you like mimosas this is the place for you! Its hours of operation are 7:45am-2:00pm
Haywood's is by far the Best BBQ in our area and also ranked 5th in the country by Travel+Leisure!
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Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveHaywood's is by far the Best BBQ in our area and also ranked 5th in the country by Travel+Leisure!
Innovation is a great brewery located on the river with a beautiful and relaxing porch to enjoy. Inno provides around 30 on tap beer options to choose from, including a few bottled and canned options as well. It is also located in the same area as Haywood Smokehouse, Foragers Canteen, and Rivers&Rails. All are fantastic option to grab a bite to eat before you have some fun at the brewery. Check out their page for events going on while you are here!
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Innovation Station
40 Depot StInnovation is a great brewery located on the river with a beautiful and relaxing porch to enjoy. Inno provides around 30 on tap beer options to choose from, including a few bottled and canned options as well. It is also located in the same area as Haywood Smokehouse, Foragers Canteen, and Rivers&Rails. All are fantastic option to grab a bite to eat before you have some fun at the brewery. Check out their page for events going on while you are here!
shopping
Uncle Bill's is located almost directly to your left once you reach US-74 if you're leaving from the cabin. The flea market is open Fridays: 9am-4pm and Saturday/Sundays: 8:00am-5:00pm. The market provides around 200 booths with vendors selling anything from yard-sale type items, home made items, and even some brand name overstock items. The market is covered and open year around rain or shine! If you like to bargain, this is the place for you!
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Uncle Bill's Flea Market
5427 US-74Uncle Bill's is located almost directly to your left once you reach US-74 if you're leaving from the cabin. The flea market is open Fridays: 9am-4pm and Saturday/Sundays: 8:00am-5:00pm. The market provides around 200 booths with vendors selling anything from yard-sale type items, home made items, and even some brand name overstock items. The market is covered and open year around rain or shine! If you like to bargain, this is the place for you!