Inc. Welcome to Sylva, North Carolina. Sylva is a quaint town is Western North Carolina surrounded by the beautiful mountains. Our downtown, a Main Street community, has many restaurants and shops along our tree-lined streets. Our close proximity to Southwestern Community College and Western Carolina University provide unlimited educational opportunities for our citizens.
Recreational opportunities abound here.
We have a state of the art playground designed by our children and built by the community. The Nantahala River is less than an hour away for those who enjoy white water rafting. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 30 minute drive. We invite you to come experience Sylva with us.