Bryson City & Cherokee Fun
Food Scene
Best place in town to get a delicious rib-eye. Everything is made fresh to order. Generous portions and their lunch is very reasonable. Home made soups chicken noodle, pasta fagioli. My favorite dish is blackened chicken pasta.They also have an extensive wine list.
74 locals recommend
Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett StBest place in town to get a delicious rib-eye. Everything is made fresh to order. Generous portions and their lunch is very reasonable. Home made soups chicken noodle, pasta fagioli. My favorite dish is blackened chicken pasta.They also have an extensive wine list.
The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
16 Everett StThis little restaurant has the best BBQ around. Large portions and family friendly atmosphere. Don't miss the homemade fry-bread and chili. the homemade strawberry short cake and hot fudge cakes are so yummy.
21 locals recommend
Bar-B-Que Wagon
610 Main StThis little restaurant has the best BBQ around. Large portions and family friendly atmosphere. Don't miss the homemade fry-bread and chili. the homemade strawberry short cake and hot fudge cakes are so yummy.
The food is very good; my favorite is the homemade chili and club sandwiches.
63 locals recommend
High Test Deli
145 Everett StThe food is very good; my favorite is the homemade chili and club sandwiches.
Take a step back in time a cool drive in that you don't see very often anymore. Great cheese burgers and onion ring.
13 locals recommend
Naber's Drive In
1245 Main StTake a step back in time a cool drive in that you don't see very often anymore. Great cheese burgers and onion ring.
Jimmy Mac's Restaurant
121 Main StMountain Perks
9 Depot StSagebrush Coffeehouse
160 Main StreetGreat place to chill have a local made beer. the best hot wings in town.
19 locals recommend
CJ's Grille
47 Depot StGreat place to chill have a local made beer. the best hot wings in town.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nantahala Brewing Company
5 Deep Creek RdGreat Smoky Mountains Winery
70 Veterans BlvdThe pizza is very good.
A place to grab a drink with a second floor view of the town.
61 locals recommend
Mountain Layers Brewing Company
90 Everett StA place to grab a drink with a second floor view of the town.
Parks & Nature
I love to walk, ride my horses, go tubing and swim at Deep Creek.
92 locals recommend
Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek Road I love to walk, ride my horses, go tubing and swim at Deep Creek.
Full and half-day fly fishing adventures for both beginning and experienced anglers
15 locals recommend
Endless River Adventures
14157 W Hwy 19Full and half-day fly fishing adventures for both beginning and experienced anglers
Full service trout farm offering all the amenities in a beautiful mountain setting that includes hiking trails, waterfalls, and picnic tables
13 locals recommend
Cooper Creek Trout Farm
3365 Coopers Creek RdFull service trout farm offering all the amenities in a beautiful mountain setting that includes hiking trails, waterfalls, and picnic tables
Fly fishing trips for the beginner to the expert level fisherman on all the most popular streams.
Nantahala On The Fly
12121 W Hwy 19Fly fishing trips for the beginner to the expert level fisherman on all the most popular streams.
Fontana Marina offers a full line of services for the enjoyment of Fontana Lake including watercraft rentals, free boat launch, a ship store, fishing tackle and license, lake tours and more. Pontoon boat shuttle service is available for backcountry enthusiasts wishing to explore the southern rim of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
67 locals recommend
Fontana Lake
Fontana Marina offers a full line of services for the enjoyment of Fontana Lake including watercraft rentals, free boat launch, a ship store, fishing tackle and license, lake tours and more. Pontoon boat shuttle service is available for backcountry enthusiasts wishing to explore the southern rim of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a place to go horseback riding,whitewater rafting, biking, hiking and zip lining.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19This is a place to go horseback riding,whitewater rafting, biking, hiking and zip lining.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StI love to ride the train it's great family time.
A neat place to take children for some Christmas themed fun and gentle rides and a very small coaster.
28 locals recommend
Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo
571 Wolfetown RdA neat place to take children for some Christmas themed fun and gentle rides and a very small coaster.
Nantahala River Gem Mine
1107 Wesser Creek RdA place for kids to 'mine' for gemstones
Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek RdGoats, Gem Mining, & Tubing!
A museum of trains with a small entrance fee, but you can see everything online for free.
27 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Trains Museum
100 Greenlee StA museum of trains with a small entrance fee, but you can see everything online for free.
Xscape Bryson City
96 Greenlee StEven our little town of Bryson now has its own Escape Room.
Darnell Farms
2300 Governors Island RdHay rides, food, crafts, and corn mazes.
18 hole journey, filled with scenic vistas, beautiful landscapes and challenging golf.
22 locals recommend
Sequoyah National Golf Club
79 Cahons Rd18 hole journey, filled with scenic vistas, beautiful landscapes and challenging golf.
18-hole course. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green and chipping area. Free rental clubs. Open to the public.
Smoky Mountain Golf Club
1300 Conleys Creek Rd18-hole course. Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green and chipping area. Free rental clubs. Open to the public.
Carolina Bound Adventures
35 Slope StKayaking in the Mountains!
Rent a paddle board in downtown Bryson City on the river or nearby on Fontana Lake!
57 locals recommend
Bryson City Outdoors
169 Main StRent a paddle board in downtown Bryson City on the river or nearby on Fontana Lake!
Arts & Culture
This museum is amazing. You will see a real log cabin, history of the Great Smoky Railway and Bryson city. It's free and takes about an hour or two walk through.
8 locals recommend
Bryson City, Swain County Chamber of Commerce
181 Main StThis museum is amazing. You will see a real log cabin, history of the Great Smoky Railway and Bryson city. It's free and takes about an hour or two walk through.
Marianna Black Library
33 Fryemont StA great, no-cost rainy day activity
Storytelling Center Of The Southern Appalachians
225 Everett StCome hear some mountain tales!
Essentials
IGA Bryson City
345 Main StJoe & Kates Laundromat
80 Bryson StWalgreens
50 Highway 19Swain Community Hospital
45 Plateau StShopping
Humanite Boutique
130 Everett StMadison's on Main
110 Main StClothing store and so much more.
Loose Moose
Beautiful clothes and gifts