Tales from the Trails

Explore Smoky Mountain travel ideas with stories to inspire your Bryson City…

Explore Smoky Mountain travel ideas with stories to inspire your Bryson City vacation.

Looking Out to a Winter Wonderland

What is better than awe-inspiring views with nothing but miles of wildlife, beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and snow-covered forests? A scenic overlook in the warmer months can make you feel like you are on top of the world, but in the winter, it can make you feel like that and more. Make sure to…

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Visit the North Pole in the Heart of Smokies on the Polar Express

Nothing truly marks the start of the holiday season in Bryson City quite like that first night that the Polar Express pulls into the train station. A beloved Christmas tradition, this special Great Smoky Mountain Railroads ride is the only way to reach the one and only North Pole from our side of…

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