Alison's Bryson City Guidebook
Sightseeing
GSMNP is the most visited national park in the country for a reason!
Pro Tip: the Laurel Falls hike (2.3 miles) is one of the best waterfall hikes in the Smokies and is easy enough for most hikers.
799 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
GSMNP is the most visited national park in the country for a reason!
Pro Tip: the Laurel Falls hike (2.3 miles) is one of the best waterfall hikes in the Smokies and is easy enough for most hikers.
Even for those not interested in gambling, the casino offers lots to see and do. Wicked Weed's Taproom and Kitchen are a favorite.
Make sure you check out the schedule at the Event Center for some truly impressive performers (including Dolly Parton!).
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrEven for those not interested in gambling, the casino offers lots to see and do. Wicked Weed's Taproom and Kitchen are a favorite.
Make sure you check out the schedule at the Event Center for some truly impressive performers (including Dolly Parton!).
This is a wonderfully done museum presenting Cherokee art, history, and culture.
86 locals recommend
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdThis is a wonderfully done museum presenting Cherokee art, history, and culture.
Riding on a historic train is a great way to see the Smokies!
Make sure you check out the special event schedule. The Polar Express train runs in November and December and is a truly magical family activity.
305 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StRiding on a historic train is a great way to see the Smokies!
Make sure you check out the special event schedule. The Polar Express train runs in November and December and is a truly magical family activity.
Hands down the best place to go whitewater rafting in the area, and NOC offers lots of other activities like a ropes course.
Pro Tip: NOC has great seating areas on the river to relax with a drink or snack.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. 19Hands down the best place to go whitewater rafting in the area, and NOC offers lots of other activities like a ropes course.
Pro Tip: NOC has great seating areas on the river to relax with a drink or snack.
This is a 2.4 mile loop trail on the Bryson City side of GSMNP with THREE beautiful waterfalls. Deep Creek is also known for tubing and there are plenty of tube rental places right outside the park entrance.
22 locals recommend
Deep Creek Trail
Deep Creek TrailThis is a 2.4 mile loop trail on the Bryson City side of GSMNP with THREE beautiful waterfalls. Deep Creek is also known for tubing and there are plenty of tube rental places right outside the park entrance.
Mingo Falls is only a 0.4 mile trail, but is a moderately difficult. Plan for up to an hour depending on your fitness level. The views are well worth it!
58 locals recommend
Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee ReservationMingo Falls is only a 0.4 mile trail, but is a moderately difficult. Plan for up to an hour depending on your fitness level. The views are well worth it!
Soco Falls is a gorgeous double waterfall. The hike to the falls is only 0.2 miles and is great for families. Beware that the trail is steep and can be muddy!
101 locals recommend
Soco Falls
U.S. 19Soco Falls is a gorgeous double waterfall. The hike to the falls is only 0.2 miles and is great for families. Beware that the trail is steep and can be muddy!
This unfinished dead-end road in GSMNP better known as the "Road to Nowhere" has a fascinating history and is home to scenic views, a picturesque tunnel, and several great hikes.
26 locals recommend
Lakeview Drive East
Lakeview Drive EastThis unfinished dead-end road in GSMNP better known as the "Road to Nowhere" has a fascinating history and is home to scenic views, a picturesque tunnel, and several great hikes.
Food scene
The selling point for River's End is definitely the amazing view of the river at NOC!
48 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant
13077 US-19The selling point for River's End is definitely the amazing view of the river at NOC!
Great sandwiches of all kinds, but the shining star here is the homemade ice cream sandwiches. Don't miss out!
63 locals recommend
High Test Deli
145 Everett StGreat sandwiches of all kinds, but the shining star here is the homemade ice cream sandwiches. Don't miss out!
Great food and lovely atmosphere! Make sure you have a reservation.
95 locals recommend
The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
16 Everett StGreat food and lovely atmosphere! Make sure you have a reservation.
Great pizza in a fun atmosphere on the Nantahala River. Perfect family vacation meal!
Pizza By The River
14750 US-19Great pizza in a fun atmosphere on the Nantahala River. Perfect family vacation meal!
La Dolce Vita Bakery
191 Everett StEasily my favorite coffee stop in Bryson City!