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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

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Because you just can't beat good ole fashioned "Local Knowledge." The following picnic areas you'll find in "our favorites" will be a mixture of roadside locations, as well as those spots that call for a hike, a blanket and your romantic imagination... all located in our quiet corner of the Western North Carolina Smoky Mountains.

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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.