Nantahala Gorge Train Excursion
Take a train ride along side the beautiful Nantahala River on the Nantahala Gorge Excursion! Departing from Bryson City, this 4½ hour roundtrip excursion carries you 44 miles to the Nantahala River Gorge and back again arriving at our…
Tuckasegee River Train Excursion
Enjoy a relaxing ride through quiet countryside on your way to small town life in western North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River Excursion. Departing from Bryson City, this 4 hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back…
Nantahala Gorge Train Excursion
Nantahala Gorge Excursions depart west from Bryson City, first following Alarka Creek and Fontana Lake. The Fontana Trestle then takes you across the serene Fontana Lake and into the beautiful Nantahala Gorge. Onboard dining is available in…
Carolina Shine Moonshine Experience
“Shine and Dine” on the railway! We cordially invite you to hop on board The Carolina Shine, GSMR’s All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car! We will be proudly serving handcrafted, triple-distilled, craft moonshine. Some of the smoothest…
Railfest
Join us for Railfest, a three-day celebration of railroading heritage in the heart of the Smoky Mountains! We’re kicking off the season with the return of our beloved steam engine, #1702, back on the rails for another year of unforgettable…
Tuckasegee River Train Excursion
Join us for a relaxing ride through the quiet countryside on your way to small-town life in Western North Carolina. Departing from Bryson City, this four-hour excursion travels 32 miles round-trip to Dillsboro and back again. Experience a…
Great Smoky Mountains Music Train
A brand-new live music experience is coming to the rails. Step aboard a historic steam-powered train for an unforgettable evening of live music and mountain scenery. The Great Smoky Mountains Music Train is a moving musical journey through…
Outdoor Activities
From the towering peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains it’s no wonder Bryson…
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Bryson City is home to the North Carolina four entrances to the Great Smoky Mountains…
Train Excursions
Bryson City, NC, is home to the historic Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, an impressive…
Attractions
Discover the history and beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains at many of Bryson…
Scenic Drives
You don’t have to travel far from Bryson City to become immersed in natural…
Lakes & Rivers
Rushing rivers, quaint creeks and a calm, pristine lake can be found throughout…
Tsali Recreation Area
Tsali Recreation Area near Bryson City is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Cycling…
Downtown Bryson City
Downtown Bryson City is filled with small-town charm, friendly faces, locally owned…
Appalachian Trail
The Appalachian Trail winds through Bryson City and Swain County, and can be accessed…
Health & Wellness
Our rejuvenating health and wellness spas and packages are the keys to achieving true…
Explore Cherokee
Explore Cherokee North Carolina, home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indian…