90 Webster St
Dillsboro, NC

Located in historic Dillsboro, Dogwood Crafters is a mountain co-op that showcases the one-of-a-kind crafts of more than 100 local artisans. Since 1976, this nonprofit organization has promoted the continuance of Appalachian Mountain Crafts. The co-op features 12 stores in one and is run with volunteers from its 100 members. Its ever-changing merchandise often includes unique jewelry, home décor, paintings, gifts and ornaments all waiting to be discovered. Learn a new skill and take advantage of one of the classes offered by the talented volunteers. Classes include basket making and a variety of other Appalachian craft workshops.

Haywood Smokehouse

Dillsboro, North Carolina, United States

Looking for some local NC BBQ? Well, we have the place for you! A favorite amongst locals, Haywood Smokehouse, is known for the best brisket, ribs and other specialty meats in the area. Their smoking process is long and tedious, but the time and effort put into their melt-in-your-mouth meats sets them apart from the rest. On Saturdays come for the Baby Back Ribs served with a Honey Chipotle sauce, or every other day of the week for the St. Louis-Style Ribs. Their southern sides and homemade pies will definitely give you something to write home about. Diners can even take a bottle of one Haywood's nine uniquely-flavored homemade sauces back with them to savor the flavors of the fall-off-the-bone ribs a little longer. A crowd favorite is the classic Sweet Ketchup sauce, and for those feeling adventurous try the Strawberry Chipotle. Many of Haywood's recipes are greatly influenced by traditional Southern flavors while a few items on the menu allude to Cajun, Tex-Mex and other regional cuisine flavors. Haywood really is the place to "meat!"

40 Depot St
Dillsboro, NC

Pouring almost three dozen taps of locally-brewed goodness in a former train depot. Innovation Station is Innovation Brewing's second location, located in the heart of Dillsboro along the railroad tracks. It serves as a beer aging facility, pilot brewhouse, and tap room. They have 32 taps that include ginger ale, 3 local ciders, 3 wines, and 25 of their own beers. Covered patio seating as well as outdoor creekside seating. Convenient to many Dillsboro-area restaurants.

Dillsboro, NC

Watch and learn as artists safely and efficiently harness the otherwise harmful greenhouse gases from the landfill to source the energy for their glass-blowing, blacksmithing, and pottery creations. The Jackson County Green Energy Park (JCGEP) utilizes clean, renewable energy resources to encourage economic development, provide environmental protection, and offer educational opportunities that together will help lead towards a more sustainable future for Western North Carolina. Located in Dillsboro, JCGEP captures methane gas from the old town landfill, then uses the gas as fuel for a series of artisan studios. Tours of the park are available to the public and include a glassblowing demonstration, a walking lecture on the GEP’s renewable energy use and history, a visit to the ceramics kiln, and a blacksmithing demonstration when available.