Dillsboro
is located southwest of Asheville in Jackson County, within the Nantahala National Forest. This quiet mountain town is known as the “crossroads to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway.” Dillsboro has welcomed visitors to their charming town since the turn of the century. It’s a great little town to walk about and explore the many specialty and craft shops, where you can observe some of the artisans at work. There are several family style restaurants in town, and lodging ranges from cozy hotels to romantic inns and bed & breakfasts. Both a river and a stream run through Dillsboro, which provides ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking and other water sports. During winter, Dillsboro is just a short drive to several popular ski slopes, and hiking, mountain biking, camping and much more are available in the nearby national forests and wilderness areas. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad departs from Dillsboro on year-round, exciting, scenic excursions, and each June the town celebrates its annual Heritage Festival, a tradition since 1984.
Surrounding areas: Sylva, North Carolina (1.5 mi), Cullowhee, North Carolina (5.8 mi), Whittier, North Carolina (7.6 mi), Cherokee, North Carolina (8.1 mi), Alarka, North Carolina (10.9 mi), Bryson City, North Carolina (11.8 mi), Lake Glenville, North Carolina (13.2 mi)
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Dillsboro Vacation Rentals
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Dillsboro Weather & Climate
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The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. It%u2019s not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
24°F |
4.92 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
27°F |
4.69 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
33°F |
5.43 in. |
- |
| April |
68°F |
41°F |
3.91 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
50°F |
4.86 in. |
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| June |
81°F |
58°F |
4.34 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
62°F |
4.27 in. |
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| August |
82°F |
61°F |
3.91 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
55°F |
3.57 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
43°F |
3.20 in. |
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| November |
59°F |
34°F |
4.28 in. |
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| December |
50°F |
27°F |
4.33 in. |
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Dillsboro Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 40 miles east of Dillsboro in Asheville, North Carolina, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 51 miles northwest of Dillsboro in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Donaldson Center airport (GYH) located roughly 65 miles southeast of Dillsboro in Greenville, South Carolina, and finally the Greenville Spartanburg International airport (GSP) located around 67 miles southeast of Dillsboro in Greer, South Carolina.
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Dillsboro Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 8.1 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 8.1 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 13.5 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 33.6 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 33.6 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 38.6 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 93.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | 7.4 mi. | | | Franklin Golf Course | Franklin | NC | 14.9 mi. | | | Mill Creek Country Club | Franklin | NC | 14.9 mi. | | | Lake Junaluska Golf Course | Waynesville | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Laurel Ridge Country Club | Waynesville | NC | 17.2 mi. | | | Trillium Links & Lake Club | Cashiers | NC | 19.8 mi. | | | Highlands Cove | Highlands | NC | 22.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 13.5 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 25.0 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 50.6 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 95.0 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 95.0 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 96.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 33.7 mi. | | | Oconee State Park | | SC | 36.3 mi. | | | Keowee Toxaway State Park | | SC | 37.5 mi. | | | Table Rock State Park | | SC | 39.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 45.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 55.5 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 55.5 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 55.5 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 55.5 mi. | (History) | | Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 57.8 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 42.5 mi. | | | Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 55.5 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 60.3 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 118.4 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 118.4 mi. | |
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