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Jul 16, 2015Thirsty Thursdays at City Lights CafeSylva, NC
City Lights Cafe

Jul 23, 2015Thirsty Thursdays at City Lights CafeSylva, NC
City Lights Cafe

Jul 30, 2015Thirsty Thursdays at City Lights CafeSylva, NC
City Lights Cafe

Easily accessible picnic areas are located throughout the quieter side of the Smokies. Let us help you find the one that fits your needs.

While playing in our outdoors, we know you'll need a convenient spot to recharge your batteries while you have a snack or meal with friends & family. Here, we show you where some of the easiest picnic spots are and let you decide if they're right for you.

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We recommend using the 'Filter by Nearest City' option to help locate points of interest (POIs) that can normally be found 'off the beaten path' or outside of a given city's limits.

Find these POIs under our 'Play' & 'Explore' categories.

A few examples: Hiking, Waterfalls, Fishing Spots, Picnic Areas, Swimming Holes, Mtn. Biking, Museums & Historic Sites, Scenic Drives & Motorcycle Routes.