Christmas Holiday Events
View AllSmoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular - Drive Thru Light Show
All new for 2024, the Drive-Thru Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular in Bryson…
Downtown Christmas Light Display
Get ready to be spellbound in Bryson City during the Christmas holiday season. The…
Letters to Santa, Hot Cocoa and Cookies
Write your letter to Santa and mail it at the Swain County Visitor Center. All…
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 1¼ hour round-trip…
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…
The Smoky Mountains Christmas Light Spectacular in Bryson City
Experience the Holiday Magic The holiday season is a time for joy, laughter, and…
An Insider’s Guide to the Best Christmas Itinerary in Bryson City, NC
If you're looking to make this holiday season unforgettable, Bryson City, NC, is…
Upcoming Events
Aquarium Open Select Dates - Free Admission!
- Friday, December 6
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Appalachian Rivers Aquarium
Christmas Wonderland
- Friday, December 6
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Darnell Farms
Fly Fishing Museum Open Select Dates - Free Admission!
- Friday, December 6
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Fly Fishing Museum of The Southern Appalachians
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.