Sightseeing
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StGreat family activity to do during the day
Outdoor Activities
Best outdoor activities center in Western North Carolina. Have lots to do including rafting, zip lining and hiking.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Best outdoor activities center in Western North Carolina. Have lots to do including rafting, zip lining and hiking.
On-site golf course. Has breathtaking views throughout all 18 holes and each hole is laid out uniquely, providing a fun golf shot for every shot!
Smoky Mountain Golf Club
1300 Conleys Creek RdOn-site golf course. Has breathtaking views throughout all 18 holes and each hole is laid out uniquely, providing a fun golf shot for every shot!
Food scene
Excellent food options that use local organic ingredients for all of their entrees.
95 locals recommend
The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
16 Everett StExcellent food options that use local organic ingredients for all of their entrees.
Best steakhouse in the area. Has excellent ambiance and is in downtown Dillsboro next to several shops.
29 locals recommend
Boots Steakhouse
64 Front StBest steakhouse in the area. Has excellent ambiance and is in downtown Dillsboro next to several shops.
Fantastic local Italian restaurant located in Bryson City.
74 locals recommend
Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett StFantastic local Italian restaurant located in Bryson City.
Excellent local barbecue restaurant. It has a variety of sauces and really hits the spot when looking for comfort food.
191 locals recommend
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveExcellent local barbecue restaurant. It has a variety of sauces and really hits the spot when looking for comfort food.
The BEST sandwich shop that you will find in the area. Open in the daytime, they serve a large variety of cold and hot sandwiches and also make delicious ice cream sandwiches for those that have a sweet tooth.
63 locals recommend
High Test Deli
145 Everett StThe BEST sandwich shop that you will find in the area. Open in the daytime, they serve a large variety of cold and hot sandwiches and also make delicious ice cream sandwiches for those that have a sweet tooth.
Great family restaurant located across from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad station. Serves pizza, burgers, sandwiches and more.
41 locals recommend
Nate And Nick's Pizza
225 Everett StGreat family restaurant located across from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad station. Serves pizza, burgers, sandwiches and more.
Indoor Activity
From the casino, to shops, spas and more, Harrah's Cherokee Casino is an excellent spot to visit for local indoor entertainment.
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrFrom the casino, to shops, spas and more, Harrah's Cherokee Casino is an excellent spot to visit for local indoor entertainment.
The closest local movie theater (15 mins), Cherokee Phoenix Theatre has very comfortable stadium seating to enjoy a movie on a rainy vacation day.
23 locals recommend
Cherokee Phoenix Cinemas
91 Sequoyah TrailThe closest local movie theater (15 mins), Cherokee Phoenix Theatre has very comfortable stadium seating to enjoy a movie on a rainy vacation day.
Very family-friendly and interactive multi-level bowling alley that's a part of the Harrah's Cherokee Casino complex. It also has a large arcade on the bottom level of the bowling alley.
9 locals recommend
UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Harrah's Cherokee
777 Casino DrVery family-friendly and interactive multi-level bowling alley that's a part of the Harrah's Cherokee Casino complex. It also has a large arcade on the bottom level of the bowling alley.
Historical Activity
Great historical activity that has guided tours and takes you through a replica of an 18th century Cherokee village.
44 locals recommend
Oconaluftee Indian Village
218 Drama RdGreat historical activity that has guided tours and takes you through a replica of an 18th century Cherokee village.
A slightly longer commute than the average local activity (2 hrs. round trip), Asheville's Biltmore Estate is a can't miss as you take a tour of the 250-room 1895 home built by George Vanderbilt. On the grounds of the estate is the home, the Bilmore gardens, vineyard and several restaurants.
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StA slightly longer commute than the average local activity (2 hrs. round trip), Asheville's Biltmore Estate is a can't miss as you take a tour of the 250-room 1895 home built by George Vanderbilt. On the grounds of the estate is the home, the Bilmore gardens, vineyard and several restaurants.
A fascinating museum that presents great exhibits and short films on the Cherokee. I highly recommend visiting on a day when you are trying to find a fun and interesting indoor activity to do.
86 locals recommend
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdA fascinating museum that presents great exhibits and short films on the Cherokee. I highly recommend visiting on a day when you are trying to find a fun and interesting indoor activity to do.
Local Craft Breweries
Great recently opened local brewery with rooftop seating to take in the view of the mountains and downtown Bryson City.
61 locals recommend
Mountain Layers Brewing Company
90 Everett StGreat recently opened local brewery with rooftop seating to take in the view of the mountains and downtown Bryson City.
Popular local craft brewery in Bryson City that provides tours, tastings and has regular live music on the weekends.
94 locals recommend
Nantahala Brewing Company
5 Deep Creek RdPopular local craft brewery in Bryson City that provides tours, tastings and has regular live music on the weekends.
With almost three dozen local craft beers on tap, Innovation Station Brewery sits right next to the train tracks in downtown Dillsboro and has spacious seating inside and out to relax and enjoy a beer.
27 locals recommend
Innovation Station
40 Depot StWith almost three dozen local craft beers on tap, Innovation Station Brewery sits right next to the train tracks in downtown Dillsboro and has spacious seating inside and out to relax and enjoy a beer.
Great local craft brewery located in downtown Sylva. Serves full food menu in addition to bevy of craft beers.
38 locals recommend
Balsam Falls Brewing Co.
506 W Main StGreat local craft brewery located in downtown Sylva. Serves full food menu in addition to bevy of craft beers.
Shopping
Looking for a souvenir to remember your trip to the mountains by? Visit Bryson City Outdoors as their shop has lots of great shirts, hats and supplies that are uniquely designed to represent the local area.
57 locals recommend
Bryson City Outdoors
169 Main StLooking for a souvenir to remember your trip to the mountains by? Visit Bryson City Outdoors as their shop has lots of great shirts, hats and supplies that are uniquely designed to represent the local area.