Choose Your Adventure!
With an abundance of public land, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Nantahala National Forest, there’s so much of the outdoors to explore around Bryson City: hiking, waterfalls, whitewater rafting, train excursions, Fontana Lake, fishing streams, and many more family-friendly things to do.
Adventures For Every Season
No matter the season, there is always something to do in Bryson City. Anything from rafting to hiking to train rides, we've got your outdoor adventures covered!
Tales from the Trails
5 of the Best Waterfall Hikes Near Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains
There is nothing quite as refreshing as getting outdoors and trekking into nature for a waterfall hike. In Bryson City, there are several…
Spot the Majestic Elk of the Smokies: Where to Find Our Wild Neighbors
Many centuries ago, the range we now call the Great Smoky Mountains was full of…
One-of-a-Kind Experiences When You Explore Bryson City
Along with an abundance of outdoor adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains National…
Get Your Float on in Bryson City: A Tubing Guide
The days are stretching longer. New leaves are budding on the trees. Flowers are…
Upcoming Events
Aquarium Open Select Dates - Free Admission!
- Thursday, April 25
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Appalachian Rivers Aquarium
Fly Fishing Museum Open Select Dates - Free Admission!
- Thursday, April 25
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Fly Fishing Museum of The Southern Appalachians
Mountain Gypsy @ Unplugged Pub!
- Thursday, April 25
- 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
- Unplugged Pub
Bird in Hand
- Friday, April 26
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Mountain Layers Brewing Company
Video Gallery
No matter the season, there is always something to do in and around Bryson City. Anything from rafting to hiking to train rides to a small town Christmas, we’ve got your outdoor adventures covered!
Explore the Fly Fishing Capital of the South
Located in the midst of natural mountain stream settings, Bryson City, North Carolina's geography is primarily National Park or National Forest. Protected mountains surround our natural rivers and streams, making Bryson City one of the greatest fly fishing destinations with cold trout-filled waters in pristine settings.