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
Reach the Clouds at Our Top 5 Scenic Overlooks
Few things are more awe-inspiring than being perched high above and seeing miles of rolling mountainsides stretching before you. Trees blend…
Dive into the Waterfalls of Bryson City
Indian Creek Falls One of nature’s most majestic phenomenon is the waterfall…
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…
Appalachian Trail Section Hikes Near Bryson City North Carolina
Experience the Appalachian Trail with a Section Hike The Appalachian Trail is a…
Upcoming Events
2-Color Lino Block Printing
- Saturday, March 25
- 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Nantahala School for the Arts
Aquarium Open Select Dates - Free Admission!
- Saturday, March 25
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Appalachian Rivers Aquarium
Cherokee’s Annual Opening Day Fishing Tournament
- Saturday, March 25
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Cherokee
Fiddies 4 Life Pit Bike Racing
- Saturday, March 25
- 7:00 pm
- Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort
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, we’ve got your outdoor adventures covered!