Tuckasegee River Train Excursion
Enjoy a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back…
Nantahala Gorge Train Excursion
Take a train ride along side the beautiful Nantahala River on the Nantahala Gorge Excursion! Departing from Bryson City, this 4½ hour roundtrip excursion carries you 44 miles to the Nantahala River Gorge and back again arriving at our…
Uncorked - A Rail and Wine Experience
Passengers will enjoy a full service All-Adult First Class ride in our First Class…
Carolina Shine Moonshine Experience
“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina…
Smoky Mountain Beer Run
Join us for a delightful adults-only specialty train excursion, known as the Smoky…
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 1¼ hour round-trip…
Annual Events & Festivals
From celebrations for all holidays and the Polar Express to craft fairs, markets…
Valentines Day
Spend a romantic weekend in Bryson City. From cozy cabins to train excursions, to a…
Spring & Easter
Visit Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains for events and things to do.
Strawberry Jam
A spectacular half marathon and 5K run with a Smoky Mountain setting at Darnell Farm…
Fall Events
Cool mountain air, colorful leaves, gatherings around the fire pit - find fall events…
Christmas & Holiday
The Christmas holiday season is extra special in Bryson City. A drive-thru light…
Concerts & Live Music
Catch some authentic Appalachian live music at our Farmers Market, or pull up to the…
Festivals
Enjoy the festivals in Bryson City for family fun, live music, food, and…
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