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Dillsboro North Carolina is now
a village of 200 residents, known not for mining and logging, but for fine
artists and craftsmen. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad makes
Dillsboro its home base, and carries hundreds of thousands of excursion
passengers out of the Dillsboro depot each year. There are special
festivals and events throughout the year and its proximity to The Great Smoky
Mountains National Park and other nearby attractions make it a popular
destination.
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Dillsboro’s Jarrett House
has hosted travelers from all over the
world for more than 120 years. The Jarrett House hospitality and good food are a western North Carolina
tradition.
The inn opened in 1884 as the Mount Beulah Hotel. Dillsboro was founded
soon after in 1888, when the arrival of the Western North Carolina
Railroad created an economic boom. The Jarrett House was a popular stop in
those days for railroad trains traveling the line between Asheville and
Murphy. Jarret
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Dillsboro Inn.
Nestled along the banks of the Tuckasegee River in Western North  Carolina.
We offer seven non-smoking riverfront suites featuring scenic balconies,
amazing river views, and cozy fireplaces. This unique mountain retreat
next to a waterfall and riverfront park is the perfect destination for
families, couples, sportsmen, shoppers, and small groups. The Dillsboro
Inn is the ideal location for setting off on daily excursions, or for
doing nothing at all. To provide our guests the best of both worlds we
offer the tranquility of private suites while being centrally situated
near some of the regions finest attractions, many within walking distance
from the Inn. Dillsboro
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EVENTS
AND ATTRACTIONS
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GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS
RAILROAD. With the romance and mystique of an era gone
by, guests on board the Great Smoky 
Mountains Railroad will enjoy scenic train journeys across fertile
valleys, through tunnels and across river gorges in a spectacular region
called the Great Smoky Mountains. This section of western North Carolina
offers a wide array of ever changing vegetation and fantastic landscapes. Great
Smoky Mountains Railroad site.
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Lights & Luminaires. Beginning at dusk, first two
Friday & Saturday Nights in December lots of luminaires,
refreshments, entertainment, Santa and shopping opportunities!! See
the Village of Dillsboro aglow with the light of over 2500 candles.
Hear Choral & Instrumental groups sing & play your favorite
Christmas music.
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RESTAURANTS &
ENTERTAINMENT |
ARTISTS &
GALLERIES |
MERCHANTS &
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JARRETT HOUSE
RESTAURANT. Enjoy the famous
"Jarrett House dining room." The Jarrett House has
been famous for its home-style, family-style food for over a century.
 Since
the days when railroad passengers telegraphed their orders ahead from
Balsam depot, 12 miles up the tracks, travelers in these
mountains have made every effort to reach Dillsboro for a huge,
home-cooked meal. Jarrett
House Restaurant site.
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WEST CAROLINA
INTERNET CAFE. Print, copy, fax or just come
in and relax. Surf the web - Mac&  Windows
computers, hotspt wi-fi sitting room-gallery, party room, coffees -teas
-juices -espresso -cappaccino- frappes - brownies - muffins -
scones. West
Carolina Internet Cafe site.
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 SEVEN
SPRINGS AT BALSAM. American regional cooking utilizing the
riches of the Carolina MOuntains and the Atlantic Coast. Nightly specials
will tantalize your taste buds. Breakfast is also a dining delight. Both
breakfast and dinner are served daily and we serve lunch 12-2 on Sundays.
Please call for reservations - locall: 456-9498. Seven
Springs at Balsam site.
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DILLSBORO STEAK AND SEAFOOD HOUSE.
We are a family owned &
operated restaurant and have over 30 years of experience in the restaurant
business. Here at the Dillsboro Steak & Seafood  House, we serve only
fresh seafood , all of which is cooked to your specific taste. You
may choose broiled, blackened, stuffed,
or lightly hand-breaded for deep frying perfection. We select only the
finest USDA Choice meats. These superb steaks are hand-cut and
cooked to perfection by our professionally trained chef. Dillsboro
Steak and Seafood House site.
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DOGWOOD
CRAFTERS. Dogwood Crafters
has grown from its humble beginning in 1976 to become a showcase of
mountain crafter created by 100 or  so
artisans, all who live within 150 miles of the shop. A cooperative in
every sense of the word, Dogwood members operate and govern the shop,
including setting policy, promoting and advertising, handling daily
operations decorating, cleaning and even gardening. High standards,
insured by a jurying process, maintain the shop's offerings of quality
items in a variety of media. Dogwood
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OAKS GALLERY,
Showcasing over 100 of the area's
finest artists & craftspeople. Jewelry,
pottery, glass, wood, weaving & more.
Pieces to be enjoyed for a lifetime.
Open year round with limited hours Jan-Mar. 828-586-6542.
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TREEHOUSE
POTTERY Handmade functional, Raku
& horsehair pottery made on premises. Everything from coffee mugs to bowls to decorative vases in many different styles &
colors. Also featuring stained glass & photographs. 828-631-5100.
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THE
GOLDEN CARP. Unique
accessories for the home, fine gifts, antiquities, & a huge
assortment of baskets,  all complimented by original watercolors. Open
Feb - Dec. You don't have to spend exorbitant amounts of money to create a
beautiful home environment. The
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 THE NATURE
CONNECTION. Distinctive Home &
Garden, ccessories. birdhouses/feeders,
burt's Bees, jewelry, music, metal sculpture, fountains & original
art. Books & guides, hiking sticks, toys, t-shirts. Vintage
items. The
Nature Connection site.
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DILLSBORO
CHOCOLATE FACTORY Watch as we make
homemade fudge, pralines and brittles.
We
bring cappuccino, gourmet coffees,
& real fruit smoothies, as well as gourmet foods & candies to
Dillsboro. Gift baskets available. SHOP ONLINE. Dillsboro
Chocolate Factory site.
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