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For almost 150 years, the McGuire family has been providing high quality dental care to Sylva and the surrounding North Carolina communities. Although dentistry changed dramatically over that time, the McGuire family maintained one simple goal: provide all patients with the finest dental services in a comfortable, empathetic atmosphere...


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Experienced in land development, site preparation, and forestry, as well as residential, commercial and investment property. For land and land development, lots, residential and commercial real estate in Western North Carolina, contact a knowledgeable rea
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Moonlight Spa and Retreat
Holistic Center for Healing Touch (Energy Medicine) and Integrative Natural Approach to Health. Spirit, Soul, Body and Mind in a Natural Environment. Equipped with everything to make you feel well.
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Take a stroll down are tree walk A little known fact for many visitors and residents alike is Sylva’s diverse tree population. The downtown alone is home to more than 50 species, with ...

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Skiing and Snowboarding

Our winters are generally mild, but snow is not unusual, particularly in the higher elevations around Cashiers, Sapphire Valley and Balsam. At the Sapphire Valley Ski Area, snowmaking machines help maintain prime skiing conditions from mid-December through February. The ski area offers four slopes, a vertical drop of 425 feet, a chair lift, and a surface lift. Locations in northern Jackson County are within reasonable driving distance of Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley. The Blue Ridge Parkway is closed during any kind of winter weather, and is popular with cross country skiiers during those times.