Christmas & Holiday

Experience The Magic Of The Holidays In Bryson City

Prepare to be amazed in Bryson City during the Christmas holiday season. New in 2022 is the Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular - a drive-thru light show with streaming Christmas music from your mobile device. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure such as a ride on the Polar Express™ Train, a holiday hayride on an authentic farm, a bit of holiday shopping from local artisans, an outdoor ice skating rink, a spirited community event, or a cup of something warm from a nearby cafe, your time spent in our Great Smoky Mountains town will be infused with magic.

Christmas Light Show

New for 2022, the Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular in Bryson City is lighting up the nights!

All Aboard For the Polar Express Train Ride!

Christmas at Darnell Farms

Christmas Wonderland Hayrides at Darnell Farms. Fresh Christmas trees, and more holiday happenings.

Ice Skating

During the holiday and winter season, The Yard is transformed into a synthetic ice rink with food truck, and a full-time bar with snacks.

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…

Christmas & Holiday

Experience The Magic Of The Holidays In Bryson City

Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular!

Christmas Light Show

All Aboard For the Polar Express Train Ride!

Featured Holiday Events

Christmas at Darnell Farms

Ice Skating

Holiday Events

Classic Hikes of the Smokies - Deep Creek Waterfall Loop

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