Sylva’s best local businesses

The 85 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 17

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85 businesses across 6 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants49 places · newest: Angelo's Family Pizza & Pasta, Sep 17
• 02Beauty3 places · newest: Great Clips, Sep 17
• 03Shopping7 places · newest: bealls, Sep 17
• 04Nightlife3 places · newest: Mad Anthony's Taproom & Restaurant, Sep 17
• 05Bakeries & Sweets4 places · newest: Daylight Donuts, Sep 17
• 06Arts & Culture6 places · newest: Gem & Mineral Museum-Franklin, Sep 17

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• Big Lots

  Home & Garden

  Chain selling a range of products such as housewares, grocery items & furniture.

  1176 Russ Ave (Waynesville) · biglots.com ↗

• Bryson City Outdoors

  Sporting Goods

  Outdoor clothing, footwear, and gear retailer with a taproom offering a variety of craft beers.

  169 Main St (Bryson City) · brysoncityoutdoors.com ↗

• NOC Outfitter's Store

  Sporting Goods

  Whitewater shop, paddling gear retailer, and outdoor-clothing store.

  13078 Hwy 19 W (Bryson City) · noc.com ↗

• City Lights Cafe

  Cafes

  Quaint hangout with a patio offering espresso drinks & light bites, plus beer & wine.

  3 E Jackson St · citylightscafe.com ↗

• Dillsboro Inn

  Health & Wellness

  Relaxed B&B offering 8 bright, modern suites, plus ample outdoor space in a leafy riverside setting.

  146 N River Rd (Dillsboro) · dillsboroinn.com ↗

• Fantasy Golf & Game Room

  Entertainment

  Mini-golf course with a lighthouse, waterfalls, and an 18th-hole tower.

  3659 Soco Rd (Maggie Valley) · fantasygolfandgameroom.com ↗

• The Factory - Franklin

  Entertainment

  Family entertainment park with go-carts, arcade & mini-golf, plus casual dining options.

  1024 Georgia Rd (Franklin) · franklinfun.com ↗

• Goodwill Store and Donation Center

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

  182 Walmart Plz · goodwillnwnc.org ↗

• Goodwill Store and Donation Center

  Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

  Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

  295 Westgate Plaza (Franklin) · goodwillnwnc.org ↗

• Mynatt Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Park with a children's fishing stream, playground, pavilion & multiple sport courts.

  622 Airport Rd (Gatlinburg) · gatlinburg.com ↗

• PetSmart

  Pets

  Chain featuring a range of pets, supplies & food (most offer grooming, boarding & other services).

  321 Town Center Loop (Waynesville) · petsmart.com ↗

• PetSmart Grooming

  Pets

  Offshoot of the pet store chain focused on grooming services, including nail & ear care.

  321 Town Center Loop (Waynesville) · stores.petsmart.com ↗

• Staples

  Services

  Chain retailer offering brand-name electronics & print services, plus office supplies & furniture.

  89 Waynesville Plaza (Waynesville) · stores.staples.com ↗

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