Overview
Bryson City is a small city located in the Mountains of North Carolina. The city is located near the eastern entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Bryson City
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
Offers rail excursions that take visitors from a historic depot through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina.
Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Asheville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville/Maryville — 41 mi away (major hub). Directions
- AVL Asheville Regional Airport, Asheville — 51 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
- Afternoon Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
- Evening Mountain Layers Brewing Company
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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See
Do
Buy
Shop Nantahala Outdoor Center
Large outdoor recreation complex where the AT crosses the Nantahala River. Outfitter shop stocks hiking gear, footwear, and trail food; the wider complex also offers whitewater rafting, a restaurant, lodging, and a general store, making it a popular resupply and rest stop for thru-hikers.
Drink
Drink Mountain Layers Brewing Company
Sleep
Nearby
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