Guidebook for Bryson City
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for picking up outdoor gear or having a beer! There is often a food truck in the evenings and seating outdoors for dining. The people who own this place are super folks! Most certainly a locals favorite!!
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Bryson City Outdoors
169 Main StGreat for picking up outdoor gear or having a beer! There is often a food truck in the evenings and seating outdoors for dining. The people who own this place are super folks! Most certainly a locals favorite!!
Our personal favorite brewery in Bryson City! Usually you'll find a food truck out back in the evenings. They welcome you to dine inside or out while having one of their hand crafted beers!
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Mountain Layers Brewing Company
90 Everett StOur personal favorite brewery in Bryson City! Usually you'll find a food truck out back in the evenings. They welcome you to dine inside or out while having one of their hand crafted beers!
Like to roll the dice, play cards or the slots? Check out the casino in Cherokee! Have dinner there as well at one of their 5 star resteraunts. Brio is our favorite.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrLike to roll the dice, play cards or the slots? Check out the casino in Cherokee! Have dinner there as well at one of their 5 star resteraunts. Brio is our favorite.
Casual atmosphere for conversation and wine tasting. You can also purchase various wines while you visit.
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Bryson City Wine Market
1161 Main StCasual atmosphere for conversation and wine tasting. You can also purchase various wines while you visit.
Unplugged Pub
25 Everett StreetDrinks, music, food truck
Bar with comfy seating and friendly staff. Anthony's Pizzaria is attached and will serve you the full menu right from your bar seat!
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Anthony's Restaurant
15 Depot StBar with comfy seating and friendly staff. Anthony's Pizzaria is attached and will serve you the full menu right from your bar seat!
Sightseeing
A hidden treasure of the Smoky Mountains only 1 mile from town. Wonderful hikes and waterfalls. You can also bike and swim there.
In the summer, it's a hot spot for tubing.
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Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadA hidden treasure of the Smoky Mountains only 1 mile from town. Wonderful hikes and waterfalls. You can also bike and swim there.
In the summer, it's a hot spot for tubing.
White Water Rafting, Hiking, Zip Lining... all at your finger tips!
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Nantahala Gorge
White Water Rafting, Hiking, Zip Lining... all at your finger tips!
Lots to take in on the Qualla Boundary. Visit the Cherokee Museum, The Qualla Arts and Crafts center across the road from the museum is a real look into the types things the Cherokee people make. Cherokee is also the gateway into the Smoky Mountains area that lends access to Clingman's Dome, New Found Gap, Mt LeConte and other points of interest. Don't forget to stop at the visitors center on your way in for information and to visit the home stead. You'll likely see some Elk there too!
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Cherokee
Lots to take in on the Qualla Boundary. Visit the Cherokee Museum, The Qualla Arts and Crafts center across the road from the museum is a real look into the types things the Cherokee people make. Cherokee is also the gateway into the Smoky Mountains area that lends access to Clingman's Dome, New Found Gap, Mt LeConte and other points of interest. Don't forget to stop at the visitors center on your way in for information and to visit the home stead. You'll likely see some Elk there too!
Several excursions depart daily to let you see the area from a different perspective.
The railroad offers seasons rides such as The Polar Express and the Great Pumpkin Patch with Charlie Brown. Visit their site to explore your options.
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StSeveral excursions depart daily to let you see the area from a different perspective.
The railroad offers seasons rides such as The Polar Express and the Great Pumpkin Patch with Charlie Brown. Visit their site to explore your options.
This is a historic Cherokee Indian mound. It was a former settlement of the Cherokee and part of the mound that held their council house still remains. It's also a great place to walk and bike, especially if you have young children. Be aware of your surroundings because the Elk are very active in this area. Do not approach them!
Kituwah Farm
3831 Ela RdThis is a historic Cherokee Indian mound. It was a former settlement of the Cherokee and part of the mound that held their council house still remains. It's also a great place to walk and bike, especially if you have young children. Be aware of your surroundings because the Elk are very active in this area. Do not approach them!
The Road to Nowhere: a major point of interest and Swain county history. You can walk through the long tunnel that was bore through the mountain and then access multiple back country hiking trails on the other side.
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Lakeview Drive East
Lakeview Drive EastThe Road to Nowhere: a major point of interest and Swain county history. You can walk through the long tunnel that was bore through the mountain and then access multiple back country hiking trails on the other side.
Great for hiking, horse back riding and mountain biking. Some trails are intermediate while others a more difficult. Right and Left loops are the easier rides out there.
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Tsali trailhead
8105 Tsali RdGreat for hiking, horse back riding and mountain biking. Some trails are intermediate while others a more difficult. Right and Left loops are the easier rides out there.
For the avid and experienced mountain biker. FUN!!
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Fire Mountain Mountain Bike Trail Head
State Road 1361For the avid and experienced mountain biker. FUN!!
If you are looking for a guided horse back riding experience, this is the place!
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Smokemont Riding Stables Barn
135 Smokemont Riding Stables RdIf you are looking for a guided horse back riding experience, this is the place!
Looking for a good watering hole to cool off in? This is a great summer resource. You can park at the finger lake on hwy 28 (towards Almond). There is a large parking lot on the left side of the road.
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Fontana Lake
Looking for a good watering hole to cool off in? This is a great summer resource. You can park at the finger lake on hwy 28 (towards Almond). There is a large parking lot on the left side of the road.
Almond Boat & RV Park
1165 Almond Boat Park RdRent a Pontoon boat and see the lake
Rent your bikes here and head out to Deep Creek, Tsali or Fire Mountain for the day.
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Tsali Cycles
35 Slope StRent your bikes here and head out to Deep Creek, Tsali or Fire Mountain for the day.
Visit this site to see the Smoky Mountains from a birds eye view. Absolutely worth the walk up! Do a little reading up to make sure the walk to the observation tower it for you! It's just under a mile and pretty steep, but paved.
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Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
Clingmans Dome RoadVisit this site to see the Smoky Mountains from a birds eye view. Absolutely worth the walk up! Do a little reading up to make sure the walk to the observation tower it for you! It's just under a mile and pretty steep, but paved.
A sweet spot on the Blue Ridge parkway. Good hike with a spectacular view.
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Waterrock Knob
A sweet spot on the Blue Ridge parkway. Good hike with a spectacular view.
Ledbetter Creek
A beautiful hike in and along side the creek bed
Looking for a drive through the back country? This is a hidden GEM and not known to most unless you're a local... and with that said, many locals don't know it exist. Be prepared with AWD or 4WD, food, water and 3 hours of unspoiled wilderness. Do be surprised if you're the only ones out there. I recommend this for the more experienced adventurers.
Heintooga Ridge Road
Heintooga Ridge RoadLooking for a drive through the back country? This is a hidden GEM and not known to most unless you're a local... and with that said, many locals don't know it exist. Be prepared with AWD or 4WD, food, water and 3 hours of unspoiled wilderness. Do be surprised if you're the only ones out there. I recommend this for the more experienced adventurers.
A several hour hike up the Appalachian Trail from Wesser Creek in the Nantahala Gorge. Epic hike and views at the top!
From Bryson City, take 74 West into the Nantahala Gorge. Turn left at the Exxon gas station onto Wesser Creek Rd. Follow Wesser Creek Rd to the end. Park and hit the trail!
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Wesser Bald Fire Tower
A several hour hike up the Appalachian Trail from Wesser Creek in the Nantahala Gorge. Epic hike and views at the top!
From Bryson City, take 74 West into the Nantahala Gorge. Turn left at the Exxon gas station onto Wesser Creek Rd. Follow Wesser Creek Rd to the end. Park and hit the trail!
A bucket list type of experience. Moderate to hard to extreme hiking with HIGH reward at the end. Not for beginners and most certainly requires fore-thought and planning. If you are into this kind of hiking, it will rank right up with some of the best you've done!
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Mount LeConte Lodge
A bucket list type of experience. Moderate to hard to extreme hiking with HIGH reward at the end. Not for beginners and most certainly requires fore-thought and planning. If you are into this kind of hiking, it will rank right up with some of the best you've done!
The Deep Creek Horse Trail is located in Deep Creek National Park, just minutes from downtown Bryson City. This trail is one of the designated trails for horse back riding in the park. It links up with many other trails along the way. One of real interest is Longsome Pine trail and Overlook. It's about 3 miles up the horse trail and has sweeping views of the Smokies and Bryson City area. Locals hike up here to watch the fireworks! But don't expect to see a lot of people on this trail in Deep Creek as It is a lesser traveled path.
Deep Creek Horse Trail
Deep Creek Horse TrailThe Deep Creek Horse Trail is located in Deep Creek National Park, just minutes from downtown Bryson City. This trail is one of the designated trails for horse back riding in the park. It links up with many other trails along the way. One of real interest is Longsome Pine trail and Overlook. It's about 3 miles up the horse trail and has sweeping views of the Smokies and Bryson City area. Locals hike up here to watch the fireworks! But don't expect to see a lot of people on this trail in Deep Creek as It is a lesser traveled path.
Island Park: A quick walking loop along side the Tuckaseegee River located right in Bryson City Downtown area!
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Bryson City Island Park
213 Bryson StIsland Park: A quick walking loop along side the Tuckaseegee River located right in Bryson City Downtown area!
Smoky Mountain Trains Museum
100 Greenlee StFly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians
117 Main StFruit and vegetables stand. Huge variety. Seasonal activities such as hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, haunted house, festivals. Check there website for upcoming events. A local farm experience provided by a local hardworking farm family
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Darnell Farms
2300 Governors Island RdFruit and vegetables stand. Huge variety. Seasonal activities such as hayrides, corn maze, pumpkin patch, haunted house, festivals. Check there website for upcoming events. A local farm experience provided by a local hardworking farm family
Tube Rental right on the park boundary! Grab a tube right before entering the park.
Lodge rooms, rental cabin, food, ice, firewood, bike rentals, outpost store ALL available at this location.
Deep Creek Lodge
1881 West Deep Creek RoadTube Rental right on the park boundary! Grab a tube right before entering the park.
Lodge rooms, rental cabin, food, ice, firewood, bike rentals, outpost store ALL available at this location.
Shopping
Humanite Boutique
130 Everett Stclothing and accessories store
Loose Moose
Tee shirts, house decor and souveineers
clothing and accessories, some home decor and chocolates as well
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Madison's on Main
110 Main Stclothing and accessories, some home decor and chocolates as well
McClanahan's
115 Everett StBeautiful home decor shop
clothing and accessories
Southbound Marketplace
281 Everett Sthip clothing and jewlery
Uncle Bunky's
150 Everett StEclectic stuff store
Some really cool finds in here!
Cute, eclectic antiques and other resale items
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Buttermilk Farms Antiques
220 Main StCute, eclectic antiques and other resale items
Ingles Markets
19/23 Hughes Branch RdGrocery Store in town
IGA Bryson City
345 Main StSmall local grocery store
120 Main St
120 Main StreetReally adorable shop with original paintings, books, puzzles, crafts, stickers
The Artsy Olive
122 Everett StreetRita's Hallmark Shop
169 Mitchell StPursenality
225 Everett StTaxi
Flying Feathers Cab Service
4439 Ela RdNeed a ride, give Flying Feathers a call
Food scene
Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett StAuthentic Italian food
Cafe, bakery and Coffee shop. The owner makes everything and also roast her own coffee beans! Everything here is incredible. The Trout Dip is my favorite.
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La Dolce Vita Bakery
191 Everett StCafe, bakery and Coffee shop. The owner makes everything and also roast her own coffee beans! Everything here is incredible. The Trout Dip is my favorite.
This is a food truck located behind Mountain layers brewery. Excellent Hawaiian food! Grab a drink and eat your food at the brewery.
The Rice Wagon
90 Everett StreetThis is a food truck located behind Mountain layers brewery. Excellent Hawaiian food! Grab a drink and eat your food at the brewery.
Restaurant located in a 100-year-old in. Nostalgic and unique atmosphere. Family style dining. High quality and delicious food! Locally owned and managed.
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Fryemont Inn
245 Fryemont StRestaurant located in a 100-year-old in. Nostalgic and unique atmosphere. Family style dining. High quality and delicious food! Locally owned and managed.
Awesome breakfast and lunch diner with all of your typical American fair. If you like biscuits and gravy - this is the place! Friendly service, good food
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Everett Street Diner
126 Everett StAwesome breakfast and lunch diner with all of your typical American fair. If you like biscuits and gravy - this is the place! Friendly service, good food
Bagels, wraps, soups, quiche, desserts and of course great coffee. Locally owned by Pam and Jeff :)
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Mountain Perks
9 Depot StBagels, wraps, soups, quiche, desserts and of course great coffee. Locally owned by Pam and Jeff :)
Fresh and high quality. Better than your typical Mexican-American restaurant.
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4 Queens Mexican grill
1101 Main StreetFresh and high quality. Better than your typical Mexican-American restaurant.
Upscale dining. Reservations required. Small chef-curated menu.
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The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
16 Everett StUpscale dining. Reservations required. Small chef-curated menu.
Longstanding pizzeria and Italian restaurant. Family recipes. Good food.
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Anthony's Restaurant
15 Depot StLongstanding pizzeria and Italian restaurant. Family recipes. Good food.
High quality deli with interesting sandwich combinations.
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High Test Deli
145 Everett StHigh quality deli with interesting sandwich combinations.
Large Variety of food for both breakfast and lunch.
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Jimmy Mac's Restaurant
121 Main StLarge Variety of food for both breakfast and lunch.
Excellent atmosphere and food. Located inside of the Harrah's Cherokee casino.
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BRIO Tuscan Grille
777 Casino DrExcellent atmosphere and food. Located inside of the Harrah's Cherokee casino.
Guayabitos Restaurant
236 US-19Mexican food. Fast service
Grill and ice cream joint. Hot Dogs, burgers etc. Great for a family with small kids
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Boxcar Cafe and Cones, Inc.
26 Fry StGrill and ice cream joint. Hot Dogs, burgers etc. Great for a family with small kids
A must visit place. Homemade confections, ice cream and more. Open late!
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The Chocolate Shoppe
134 Everett StA must visit place. Homemade confections, ice cream and more. Open late!
Bar-B-Que Wagon
610 Main StMeh, but some people love it
Iron Wok
33 Rector StDelicious Chinese and Thai food
SNAK SHAK
125 Everett StBest Hot Dog!
Nate And Nick's Pizza
225 Everett StUnder new ownership! Previously the Nantahala Brewery. Fantastic food and atmosphere. Fresh local grass fed beef, actually most everything is fresh and house-made! Fun bar scene and outdoor seating.
Bryson City Brewing
Under new ownership! Previously the Nantahala Brewery. Fantastic food and atmosphere. Fresh local grass fed beef, actually most everything is fresh and house-made! Fun bar scene and outdoor seating.
Just YUM! Yes, everything is made in house - including the most scrumptious donuts. The couple who own the business also run the store and make all the confectionaries. A real treat!
Honey Bear's Cupcakery & More
Just YUM! Yes, everything is made in house - including the most scrumptious donuts. The couple who own the business also run the store and make all the confectionaries. A real treat!
Small dive-type with the best tacos! Seriously thou, their tacos separate them from the pack! Very authentic.
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La Poblana
1341 Main StSmall dive-type with the best tacos! Seriously thou, their tacos separate them from the pack! Very authentic.