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 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'

Smoky Mountains on the Fly

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.