Sylva, North Carolina

Tuckasegee River

Canoeing and funyak trips on gentle Class II white water. Local outfitters: Tuckasegee Outfitters, 800/539-5683; Blue Ridge Outing Co., 800/572-3510; Carolina Mtns. Outdoor Center 888/785-2662

Smoky Mountains on the Fly

Smoky Mountain Hideaway, Inc.

Hot tub cabins on 20

Historic Main Street

Classic, turn-of-the-century Main Street, which underwent renovation in 1997 as part of the Main Street USA Program. Restaurants and shops line the street. The state'

Fort Tatham Campground

A friendly campground, in the heart of the Smokies. Large trees and a trout stocked creek. (NC lic. req.) Campfire every night. Swimming pool, enclosed rec room. Planned activities, playground, and a full laundry. convenient location to area attraction and Western Carolina University.