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
Celebrate the Season of Holiday Magic in Bryson City
Experience a true holiday wonderland in Bryson City, North Carolina. TH E POLAR EXPRESS ™ Train Ride comes to life as the train…
Enjoy the Beauty of Winter Along Bryson City’s Hiking Trails
Winter in the mountains is most associated with staying indoors, snuggled up by a…
8 Places to Hike Outside of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Nothing goes hand in hand with mountain getaways and Smoky Mountain escapes quite…
The Smoky Mountains Christmas Light Spectacular in Bryson City
Experience the Holiday Magic The holiday season is a time for joy, laughter, and…
Upcoming Events
Letters to Santa, Hot Cocoa and Cookies
- Recurring daily
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum
Mr. Showtime
- Wednesday, November 20
- 7:00 pm
- Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Comedy Zone
Open Mic Night with Frank Lee
- Wednesday, November 20
- 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.