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
Splash Into Summer Fun in Bryson City
With sparkling Fontana Lake, the streams of Deep Creek, rushing Nantahala Gorge and countless other rivers and waterways at our doorstep…
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…
Best Times to Visit Bryson City and the Smoky Mountains for Fall Leaf Color Change
Plan Your Autumn Trip to Bryson City with our Leaf Color Guide In the Smoky…
Upcoming Events
Aquarium Open Select Dates - Free Admission!
- Friday, July 26
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Appalachian Rivers Aquarium
Eddie Ifft
- Friday, July 26
- 7:00 pm
- Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Comedy Zone
Fly Fishing Museum Open Select Dates - Free Admission!
- Friday, July 26
- 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.