Heart of the Holidays
Experience The Magic Of Christmas In Bryson City
Prepare to be amazed in Bryson City during the Christmas holiday season. Back for 2024 is the all-new drive thru Christmas Light Show! The downtown square is decorated with a large Christmas Tree, plenty of lights, and other decor. Christmas family photo ops on nearly every corner! 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.
Drive-Through Christmas Light Show
All new for 2024, the Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular Drive Through in Bryson City is lighting up the nights!
Holiday Events
Downtown Christmas Light Display
Get ready to be spellbound in Bryson City during the Christmas holiday season. The…
Letters to Santa, Hot Cocoa and Cookies
Write your letter to Santa and mail it at the Swain County Visitor Center. All…
Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular - Drive Thru Light Show
All new for 2024, the Drive-Thru Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular in Bryson…
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ with the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a 1¼ hour round-trip…
Ice Skating at The Yard
During the holiday and winter season, The Yard is transformed into a synthetic ice…
The Holiday Market
Back for the holiday season, the very talented crafters of our Smoky Mountain Farmers…
Christmas Wonderland
Wed-Sat Evenings in November and December. It's a Christmas Wonderland at Darnell…
Christmas Tree Lighting
Join us at the Visitor Center and Heritage Museum for our downtown Tree Lighting…
Santa's Workshop
Vendors for Christmas shopping, stocking stuffers and so much more, hot chocolate…
Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a kids pancake buffet, select a la carte dishes, fun drinks and the holiday…
Downtown Bryson City Christmas Parade
Join us as we celebrate the holidays with the Annual Bryson City Christmas Parade…
All Aboard For the Polar Express Train Ride!
Celebrate the Holidays with Your Family in Bryson City, North Carolina
Celebrate the Season of Holiday Magic in Bryson City
Experience a true holiday wonderland in Bryson City, North Carolina. TH E POLAR EXPRESS ™ Train Ride comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit to the North…
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…