Everything you need to know about Bryson City, NC

Spend a beautiful week in the Smoky Mountains in this cozy mountain town. Here’s everything you need to know about Bryson City, NC.

Bryson City has been dubbed one of the “20 Best Small Towns To Visit” by the Smithsonian and one of the “Coolest Mountain Towns” by Romantic Asheville! This special place is Small Town America at its best. If you’re looking to spend time in the Great Smoky Mountains, see waterfalls, go hiking, tubing and exploring, this is the perfect place.

Disconnect from the hustle of life and reconnect with yourself

Welcome home, friends. You’ll find all the nature you need here. Most of the county is literally the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryson City is also know as a hub for whitewater rafting with the Nantahala River flowing through the Gorge and the Nantahala National Forest nearby. We can attest, the sound of the river flowing through the mountains is the most peaceful thing you’ll experience.

Christmas Magic in Bryson City

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Although the warmer months are absolutely stunning in this area, Christmas is literally one of Bryson City’s most popular seasons! Picture an entire town lit up at night with garlands wrapped around light poles and a giant 50 foot tree. This is Bryson City during the holidays. Not to mention, the Polar Express takes families with excited kids in their PJs to the North Pole 😉

The train runs the rest of the year and traverses through Fontana Lake. It’s a scenic ride that families love! Tickets are recommended as spots fill up quick!

Explore our charming downtown

Before you go hiking, your first stop must be downtown Bryson City. Take a stroll down Everett street and stop by all the locally-owned shops. Our one page local’s guide guide to Bryson City features a list of our favorite shops, restaurants and breweries you must see!

Experience life outside

As our friends at Bryson City Outdoors say… Life Outside: sought after by many, truly lived by very few. When you visit the Great Smoky Mountains you will experience the power, wisdom and transformation of mother nature. There are few ailments in life a walk in the woods cannot cure.

We have a few favorite nearby hikes and waterfalls in our one page guide. We also recommend this secret hike in Bryson City located 10 minutes from town. And if you want to SEE what the hype is all about, we have a dedicated playlist to the great outdoors on Youtube.

Stay somewhere cozy

Finding that perfect cozy vacation rental is essential! We have two special hygge suites (pronounced hyoogah) designed with the Danish concept of conscious coziness in mind. Wake up in a warm apartment that feels remote yet is a 1 minute drive into downtown and a 5 minute drive to Deep Creek, The Road to Nowhere and other nearby hikes.

We would be so happy to host you!

Psst… looking for a quickie all-in-one guide to Bryson City (Western North Carolina area)? Check out our one-page Bryson City travel guide! These are our favorite spots we’d recommend to friends and family.

Ps. We create weekly videos of life here in Bryson City and things to do in town and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountain area 😊 Subscribe to our channel for a weekly dose of life in the mountains.