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Food scene
Best baked goods & culinary treats! Fabulous coffee. Oh so yummy. Breakfast and lunch only. Great place to treat the tastebuds!
29 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita Bakery
191 Everett StBest baked goods & culinary treats! Fabulous coffee. Oh so yummy. Breakfast and lunch only. Great place to treat the tastebuds!
Fantastic roof top seating. Great beers! Food Truck every day and night is The Rice Wagon. Live music on the weekends.
61 locals recommend
Mountain Layers Brewing Company
90 Everett StFantastic roof top seating. Great beers! Food Truck every day and night is The Rice Wagon. Live music on the weekends.
Bagels, Wraps, Salads...They make really good gluten free quiche. Great coffee & teas. Breakfast and lunch only.
36 locals recommend
Mountain Perks
9 Depot StBagels, Wraps, Salads...They make really good gluten free quiche. Great coffee & teas. Breakfast and lunch only.
It's just super awesome! Check it out for sure if heading to the Nantahala Gorge or Fontana Lake.
17 locals recommend
Cardinal Coffee
22 Needmore RdIt's just super awesome! Check it out for sure if heading to the Nantahala Gorge or Fontana Lake.
Best caramel ever!!! Make everything homemade right in their shop. Love this place! Our go to for ice cream, too!! Enjoy Hot Cocoa with vanilla ice cream during the Polar Express season.
24 locals recommend
The Chocolate Shoppe
134 Everett StBest caramel ever!!! Make everything homemade right in their shop. Love this place! Our go to for ice cream, too!! Enjoy Hot Cocoa with vanilla ice cream during the Polar Express season.
The owner, Mike, is always there making sure you enjoy your meal. Great diner with a locals feel. Breakfast and Lunch only.
67 locals recommend
Everett Street Diner
126 Everett StThe owner, Mike, is always there making sure you enjoy your meal. Great diner with a locals feel. Breakfast and Lunch only.
Authentic Italian. You gotta meet Pasqual ~ tell him Steven & Sue sent you. This is THE ONLY PLACE in Bryson City that stays open late!
74 locals recommend
Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett StAuthentic Italian. You gotta meet Pasqual ~ tell him Steven & Sue sent you. This is THE ONLY PLACE in Bryson City that stays open late!
High end culinary delights. Reservation highly recommended. Closed January through Mid-February.
95 locals recommend
The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
16 Everett StHigh end culinary delights. Reservation highly recommended. Closed January through Mid-February.
A must for lunch! Amazing sandwiches and homemade hand-cut-fries ~ enough to share! Our kids call Barry the "Grilled Cheese Man" because it's that gooey good! Only serves lunch. Closed Sunday and Monday.
63 locals recommend
High Test Deli
145 Everett StA must for lunch! Amazing sandwiches and homemade hand-cut-fries ~ enough to share! Our kids call Barry the "Grilled Cheese Man" because it's that gooey good! Only serves lunch. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Multicourse Meal served Family style with amazing southern entrees. Fabulous Trout! Reservations recommended.
13 locals recommend
The Dining Room at The Fryemont Inn
245 Fryemont StMulticourse Meal served Family style with amazing southern entrees. Fabulous Trout! Reservations recommended.
Indoor & Outdoor seating right across the street from the train depot. Our go to for Pizza. Really yummy homemade ranch dressing or add ricotta to the Chicken Margherita pizza! The Caprese appetizer is delicious too. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
67 locals recommend
Anthony's Restaurant
15 Depot StIndoor & Outdoor seating right across the street from the train depot. Our go to for Pizza. Really yummy homemade ranch dressing or add ricotta to the Chicken Margherita pizza! The Caprese appetizer is delicious too. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
Eat right on the Nantahala River ~ indoor/outdoor seating. The Sherpa Rice is a favorite. Such a unique atmosphere and worth the drive. Across the river is Big Wesser Pub (food just okay but fun atmosphere & sometimes live music).
48 locals recommend
River's End Restaurant
13077 US-19Eat right on the Nantahala River ~ indoor/outdoor seating. The Sherpa Rice is a favorite. Such a unique atmosphere and worth the drive. Across the river is Big Wesser Pub (food just okay but fun atmosphere & sometimes live music).
The Yard is a great venue. The area is fenced in so parents can truly relax while the kids play! It is located in town across from the train & between Anthony's Pizza and CJ's Bar & Grill. November-February it showcases an Ice Rink! March-October it is a grassy area to play backyard games & Movie Night on Mondays! Beer, wine, snacks, ice cream. Occasionally have Food Trucks. They also allow outside food ~ just support them by buying your drinks from them.
168 locals recommend
Bryson City
The Yard is a great venue. The area is fenced in so parents can truly relax while the kids play! It is located in town across from the train & between Anthony's Pizza and CJ's Bar & Grill. November-February it showcases an Ice Rink! March-October it is a grassy area to play backyard games & Movie Night on Mondays! Beer, wine, snacks, ice cream. Occasionally have Food Trucks. They also allow outside food ~ just support them by buying your drinks from them.
Fresh Produce. Our go to spot! Located on the Tuckaseegee River. Playground for kids. Festivals/Activities year round. Halloween hayride & corn maze. Strawberry picking in summer and pumpkin patch in fall. Try a Pineapple Whip (or any of their wonderful flavors) ~ amazing!
49 locals recommend
Darnell Farms
2300 Governors Island RdFresh Produce. Our go to spot! Located on the Tuckaseegee River. Playground for kids. Festivals/Activities year round. Halloween hayride & corn maze. Strawberry picking in summer and pumpkin patch in fall. Try a Pineapple Whip (or any of their wonderful flavors) ~ amazing!
No matter where we travel, we always love coming back to our hometown mexican restaurant. They have outside seating along the Tuckaseegee River! Everything is delicious. Personal favorites though: ACP, Fajita Burrito, and their chicken soup (not always on menu so must ask for it). Closed Monday.
4 Queens Mexican grill
No matter where we travel, we always love coming back to our hometown mexican restaurant. They have outside seating along the Tuckaseegee River! Everything is delicious. Personal favorites though: ACP, Fajita Burrito, and their chicken soup (not always on menu so must ask for it). Closed Monday.
Honey Bear's Cupcakery & More
They make incredible donuts fresh every day.
La Poblana
1341 Main StQuaint litte spot with great food at reasonable prices. Closed Sunday.
Outside of BCO (Bryson City Outdoors) most days/evenings. If this Food Truck is not there then another one is in its place for the day. Great location in the center of town with seating at BCO where you can also get a cold draft or choose a hard cider.
Big Laurel Food Truck
Outside of BCO (Bryson City Outdoors) most days/evenings. If this Food Truck is not there then another one is in its place for the day. Great location in the center of town with seating at BCO where you can also get a cold draft or choose a hard cider.
At the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park ~ Deep Creek. Great fries and dipping sauces. Sandwiches are huge! Then go across the street to the tubing center to get an ice cream cone! Summer months only.
Moon Goddess Burgers & Shakes
At the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park ~ Deep Creek. Great fries and dipping sauces. Sandwiches are huge! Then go across the street to the tubing center to get an ice cream cone! Summer months only.
Local bar type atmosphere; has indoor and outdoor seating; across from Train Depot. Steven loves their wings!
19 locals recommend
CJ's Grille
47 Depot StLocal bar type atmosphere; has indoor and outdoor seating; across from Train Depot. Steven loves their wings!
Iron Wok
33 Rector StGreat chinese restaurant! Perfect take out option!
The Rice Wagon
Really yummy! Located behind Mountain Layers Brewery.
Good brews. Super fun outdoor atmosphere. Great burgers & wings among many other things. Live music some nights. Open late usually.
Bryson City Brewing
Good brews. Super fun outdoor atmosphere. Great burgers & wings among many other things. Live music some nights. Open late usually.
Besides gambling...it has many great restaurants!
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrBesides gambling...it has many great restaurants!
Sightseeing
Great Smoky Mountains Association Visitor Center and Store
2 Everett StBest resource in town!
Great place to walk, let the kids run free, or take a dip in the Tuckaseegee River. There is also a small river feature there for kayaks, paddle boards, etc.
11 locals recommend
Bryson City Island Park
213 Bryson StGreat place to walk, let the kids run free, or take a dip in the Tuckaseegee River. There is also a small river feature there for kayaks, paddle boards, etc.
Go the our Chamber's website. It is amazing and has everything at your fingertips (www.greatsmokies.com)
8 locals recommend
Bryson City, Swain County Chamber of Commerce
181 Main StGo the our Chamber's website. It is amazing and has everything at your fingertips (www.greatsmokies.com)
Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadBest of Nature right here in town!
Lakeview Drive
Lakeview DriveThis is the Road to Nowhere.
318 turns in a 10 mile stretch. Motorcyclists come from all over to make a go on this will known road. Go to Tapoca Lodge while here and eat right on the Cheoah River. Amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere!! Worth it for sure!
93 locals recommend
Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco Rd318 turns in a 10 mile stretch. Motorcyclists come from all over to make a go on this will known road. Go to Tapoca Lodge while here and eat right on the Cheoah River. Amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere!! Worth it for sure!
American Hikes, Inc.
Great Resource for hiking!
Worth the trip to Asheville! See the Summer Gardens or the Christmas lights and tress!
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StWorth the trip to Asheville! See the Summer Gardens or the Christmas lights and tress!
Cherohala Skyway
Cherohala SkywayBeautiful drive
Blue Ridge Parkway - South End
20 U.S. 19Lovely drive & great place to picnic
Cades Cove Visitor Center Comfort Station
Cable Mill Roadgreat hiking & wildlife
See the TREES!!! They are some of the biggest trees ever!
106 locals recommend
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdSee the TREES!!! They are some of the biggest trees ever!
Our favorite place ever! They have commercialized it a bunch but that makes it easier for the fair of heart to hike it. Great swimming hole there. Beautiful waterfall to hike to. Off of the Blue Ridge Parkway ~ use entrance near Waynesville.
176 locals recommend
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayOur favorite place ever! They have commercialized it a bunch but that makes it easier for the fair of heart to hike it. Great swimming hole there. Beautiful waterfall to hike to. Off of the Blue Ridge Parkway ~ use entrance near Waynesville.
Fontana Dam
Lots of history here...
Appalachian Trail
Appalachian National Scenic TrailYou can take a day hike on the AT
Such a beautiful site. It's really all about luck on whether you get to see the long range views. Your hike can start off clear but end up "smoky". It's still worth it though!
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
Such a beautiful site. It's really all about luck on whether you get to see the long range views. Your hike can start off clear but end up "smoky". It's still worth it though!
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
1194 Newfound Gap RdYour source to find out when you can see the Elk!
Deals Gap
318 turns in 10 miles!!!!
Best place to watch the sunset! Pack a picnic. Lots of room for the kids to run around too. There is also a hike here that takes you to a plane crash. Access using the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee entrance.
Waterrock Knob Overlook, North Carolina, USA
Best place to watch the sunset! Pack a picnic. Lots of room for the kids to run around too. There is also a hike here that takes you to a plane crash. Access using the Blue Ridge Parkway from Cherokee entrance.
Stores
Uniquely designed outdoor themed t-shirts & hats ~ really cool. They have a Taproom as part of their outdoor store. Very cool vibes. Outdoor seating right in downtown. Bar seating for cooler nights. Have Food Truck most nights. They also rent paddle boards and lake kayaks.
57 locals recommend
Bryson City Outdoors
169 Main StUniquely designed outdoor themed t-shirts & hats ~ really cool. They have a Taproom as part of their outdoor store. Very cool vibes. Outdoor seating right in downtown. Bar seating for cooler nights. Have Food Truck most nights. They also rent paddle boards and lake kayaks.
Humanite Boutique
130 Everett StTrendy shop
Madison's on Main
110 Main StCute boutique. Has Bryson City stuff too.
Loose Moose
Great T-Shirt Shop
McClanahan's
115 Everett StClothing, jewelry, bags, home decor
The Cottage Craftsman
15 Everett StWine. Pottery. Jams. Little nick-knacks.
Ingles Markets
19/23 Hughes Branch RdMain grocery store
Watch Ashley, the Local Artist, paint while you shop. AMAZING! Puzzles, books, stickers, gifts. Love this shop!
120 Main St
120 Main StreetWatch Ashley, the Local Artist, paint while you shop. AMAZING! Puzzles, books, stickers, gifts. Love this shop!
Tuckaseegee Fly Shop
3 Depot StFly shop and fly fishing tours
Superb! Owners are great and super helpful! They hold events for tasting and such.
8 locals recommend
Bryson City Wine Market
1161 Main StSuperb! Owners are great and super helpful! They hold events for tasting and such.
Soooooo many great flavors and enough to share!!! Ask for a sample of any kind...
6 locals recommend
Pop-n-jacks
225 Everett StSoooooo many great flavors and enough to share!!! Ask for a sample of any kind...
Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson Outpost Bryson City
196 Everett StRight at the Train Depot
A New Attitude Hair Salon
Hair, Manicures, Pedicures
Tanis Deal ~ Massage Therapist ~ Comes to the home or has an in-town studio ~ Call or Text for Reservation (see photo for number); for reference let her know that Sue Matz sent you
Main St, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Tanis Deal ~ Massage Therapist ~ Comes to the home or has an in-town studio ~ Call or Text for Reservation (see photo for number); for reference let her know that Sue Matz sent you
Arts and Entertainment
Casino, Restaurants, Bowling Alley, Shopping, Arcade
330 locals recommend
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrCasino, Restaurants, Bowling Alley, Shopping, Arcade
Playground for kids 12 & under. Public outdoor pool during summer months.
6 locals recommend
Swain County Recreation Park
240 Recreation Park DrPlayground for kids 12 & under. Public outdoor pool during summer months.
Cherokee Phoenix Cinemas
91 Sequoyah TrailStadium Seating
Museum of the Cherokee Indian
589 Tsali BlvdHistory
Smoky Mountain Trains Museum
100 Greenlee Stfor the train lovers
Unto These Hills, Outdoor Drama
688 Drama RdCherokee Indian outdoor night time show
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StChoo...Choo!!!
Mountain Farm Museum
Swain County Chamber of Commerce is your go to for anything!
15 locals recommend
Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum
2 Everett StSwain County Chamber of Commerce is your go to for anything!
Nantahala Rafting with Adventurous Fast Rivers. The best rafting company on the Nantahala River. They have been #1 on Trip Advisor for 8 years and for good reason! Best customer service. Must be 7 years old or 60 pounds to raft on the Nantahala River. Mention you are staying at one of our cabins and receive 10% off of your rafting trip.
1965 US-19
1965 U.S. Highway 19Nantahala Rafting with Adventurous Fast Rivers. The best rafting company on the Nantahala River. They have been #1 on Trip Advisor for 8 years and for good reason! Best customer service. Must be 7 years old or 60 pounds to raft on the Nantahala River. Mention you are staying at one of our cabins and receive 10% off of your rafting trip.
Closest lake to the rental. Almond Boat dock rents boats for this lake. Bryson City Outdoors rents paddle boards and lake kayaks for this lake. Stunning mountain views from the lake! And if you're lucky, you'll see the Smoky Mtn Train go by while you're here!
67 locals recommend
Fontana Lake
Closest lake to the rental. Almond Boat dock rents boats for this lake. Bryson City Outdoors rents paddle boards and lake kayaks for this lake. Stunning mountain views from the lake! And if you're lucky, you'll see the Smoky Mtn Train go by while you're here!
Tsali Cycles
35 Slope StRent bikes. Small bike store with supplies. Sell bikes.
Great tube center! Located on the right and left sides of street just before you enter the National Park. Have snack shack, too, called The Moon Goddess ~ delicious! They also rent bikes & have hand dipped ice cream.
60 locals recommend
Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek RdGreat tube center! Located on the right and left sides of street just before you enter the National Park. Have snack shack, too, called The Moon Goddess ~ delicious! They also rent bikes & have hand dipped ice cream.
More of a float trip with 1 bigger rapid. Only have to be 4 years old.
20 locals recommend
Tuckaseegee Outfitters
4909 US-74More of a float trip with 1 bigger rapid. Only have to be 4 years old.
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdOur local resort. About 1 hour away.
Almond Boat & RV Park
1165 Almond Boat Park RdBoat Rentals for Fontana Lake
Fire Mountain Mountain Bike Trail Head
State Road 1361Mountain Bike Trails
Great horses and guides. One trail overlooks Fontana Lake.
14 locals recommend
Nantahala Village Riding Stable
9400 US-19Great horses and guides. One trail overlooks Fontana Lake.
Deep Creek Winery
405 Johnathan WalkYum...need I say more?
Tsali trailhead
8105 Tsali RdTsali Mountain Biking Trails
The Folk Art Center (Southern Highland Craft Guild)
382 Blue Ridge PkwyStecoah Valley Center
121 School House Rd