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Fall in the Smokies

Experience the beauty of fall colors in the Bryson City Smoky Mountains. Where…

Experience the beauty of fall colors in the Bryson City Smoky Mountains. Where the days are warm enough for outdoor activities, yet the nights are cool enough for sitting around the fire or gazing at the nighttime sky.

Fall Adventures

Explore Bryson City in the Fall

Experience the beauty of fall colors in the Bryson City Smoky Mountains. A trip to Bryson City in the fall would not be complete without a fall foliage train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad where you can take in ALL the colors of autumn canvas masterpiece. Daily excursions on both the Nantahala Gorge and Tuckasegee River allow you to experience fall colors in places you can't get to by car.

Experience authentic Appalachia with a stop at Darnell Farms. Pumpkins, gourds, hayrides to a pumpkin patch, and plenty of fall-themed events await you this fall.

Fall is one of our favorite seasons in the mountains - where the days are warm enough for outdoor activities, yet the nights are cool enough for sitting around the fire or gazing at the nighttime sky. The beauty of autumn's color change is a compliment to all the activities in Bryson City, including hiking, events and festivals, scenic drives, waterfalls, fishing, and a whole lot more.

Leaf Looker Guide

Fall Events

When do the leaves change color in Bryson City?

In Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, leaf color changes happen from early October through early November. The highest mountain elevations will start to see leaf color change in early October. Mid- to low- elevations will see gradual color change from mid-October through early November. There are some variable factors such as rain and wind that could cause leaves to fall early, or a delayed cold snap which could cause leaves to change later in the season.

Explore Bryson City in the Fall with These Adventure Ideas:

Fishing

Fishing

Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountain National Forests are some of…

2 people Lookout over mountains

Hiking & Trails

With the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National…

Fontana Lake and Dam

Fontana Dam

Fontana Dam is a towering structure that was impounded and created…

Farmers Markets - Peppers

Farmers Markets

In Bryson City, NC, our abundance of rolling greenspace and rich…

Indian Creek Falls Bryson City

Waterfalls

Discover what it means to be ‘fall’-struck, we are…

Clingmans Dome

Clingmans Dome

Known as the highest point of the Great Smoky Mountains with an…

Shopping

Shopping

We’re known as the Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Great Smoky…

Famous Elk

Elk Viewing

Observe the elk in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on grasses…

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!