Things to do in the area.

This is a list of a few activities around the surrounding area.

Fun Outdoors 

Enjoy some of the activities North Carolina has to offer from fly fishing, rafting, hiking, swimming to discovering Blue Ridge Parkway where you can just drive along the highest ridge tops of the Southern Appalachians and do a picnic or go hiking in the many trails along the parkway. We hope everyone gets to enjoy the outdoors as much as Baxter will! 

breweries and downtown asheville

Explore downtown Asheville 50min away from Sylva,NC which offers lots great and delicious restaurants, shops, and even live street performances. Asheville also offers a dizzying array of beer. From hoppy IPAs to dark stouts, the city’s breweries keep beer flowing like mountain water. As many as you know, Mike & Sofi love craft beer, so here is our top breweries we recommend for you to go taste, some even offer free tours with tastings (just remember to sign up online on the brewery's website in advance)! 

Asheville Area:  Hi-wire, Burial, Green Man, Wicked Weed, Asheville Brewing Co, Wedge Brewing Co, Highland Brewing Co, New Belgium Brewery and Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 

Sylva: Innovation Brewing.  

Biltmore 

Discover the wonders of Biltmore 45 min away from Sylva, NC. Begin with the breathtaking beauty of 250-room Biltmore House — America's largest home — and century-old gardens. Explore the 8,000-acre backyard through a variety of activities from horseback riding, hiking to rafting. Also, experience Antler Hill Village where you can enjoy a complimentary wine tasting at the Biltmore Winery! 

Tickets are available online for $57. Your admission includes a self-guided visit of the breathtaking Biltmore House & Gardens, Antler Hill Village, and a wine tasting at the Winery.