Christmas & Holiday

Experience The Magic Of The Holidays In Bryson City

Prepare to be amazed in Bryson City during the Christmas holiday season. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly adventure such as a ride on the Polar Express™ Train, a bit of holiday shopping from local artisans, an 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.Experience the magic of the holiday season in Bryson City, North Carolina.

All Aboard For the Polar Express Train Ride!

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…

The Holiday Market

Back for the holiday season, the very talented crafters of our Smoky Mountain Farmers…

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…