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This is not only a great local shop, but they also rent out paddle boards, kayaks and can help guide you on hikes.
They have an attached tap room with plenty of seating outdoors and different food trucks throughout the week.
57 locals recommend
Bryson City Outdoors
169 Main StThis is not only a great local shop, but they also rent out paddle boards, kayaks and can help guide you on hikes.
They have an attached tap room with plenty of seating outdoors and different food trucks throughout the week.
the NOC has a net climbing place for kids, many outdoor activities. outdoor seating with food and drinks, shopping for gear and a restaurant on the water.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19the NOC has a net climbing place for kids, many outdoor activities. outdoor seating with food and drinks, shopping for gear and a restaurant on the water.
Sightseeing
this is one of Bryson's main attractions throughout the year. They have plenty of train ride options with sight seeing, dinner , mystery train rides and also events like the Polar Express train ride for kids.
306 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry Stthis is one of Bryson's main attractions throughout the year. They have plenty of train ride options with sight seeing, dinner , mystery train rides and also events like the Polar Express train ride for kids.
Deep creek has beautiful trails for all levels, a large creek you can float down in the summer and 3 easy to get too waterfalls.
Deep creek
Deep creek has beautiful trails for all levels, a large creek you can float down in the summer and 3 easy to get too waterfalls.
The road to nowhere has many trails, one of my favorites is Nolands Creek that leads to the lakebed.
The drive up is beautiful and has pull offs for pictures.
At the end of the road many tourists and locals love walking through or taking pictures at the tunnel.
26 locals recommend
Lakeview Drive East
Lakeview Drive EastThe road to nowhere has many trails, one of my favorites is Nolands Creek that leads to the lakebed.
The drive up is beautiful and has pull offs for pictures.
At the end of the road many tourists and locals love walking through or taking pictures at the tunnel.
if you have time and want to see some views from up high, this is one of my favorite trails.
it is pet friendly, just keep on leash and keep kids close.
the views are stunning! This is great for a day trip or half a day trip. you can stop at highlands to walk around and have lunch after :)
139 locals recommend
Whiteside Mtn Trail
91-170 Deville Drif you have time and want to see some views from up high, this is one of my favorite trails.
it is pet friendly, just keep on leash and keep kids close.
the views are stunning! This is great for a day trip or half a day trip. you can stop at highlands to walk around and have lunch after :)
Brewery/Food
This is a great local brewery with seating upstairs overlooking town. They have music and different food trucks many nights.
61 locals recommend
Mountain Layers Brewing Company
90 Everett StThis is a great local brewery with seating upstairs overlooking town. They have music and different food trucks many nights.
this is a locally sourced farm to table brew/pub. the wait can be long but food is good and you can bring your pup if you sit outdoors.
35 locals recommend
The Warehouse at Nantahala Brewing
5 Ramseur Stthis is a locally sourced farm to table brew/pub. the wait can be long but food is good and you can bring your pup if you sit outdoors.
brewery
This is a great place to go have some drinks after a long hike. They have live music many nights, TVs to watch your favorite games.
bring in your own food or eat before you go :)
95 locals recommend
Nantahala Brewing Company
5 Deep Creek RdThis is a great place to go have some drinks after a long hike. They have live music many nights, TVs to watch your favorite games.
bring in your own food or eat before you go :)
Food Scene
Anthony's Restaurant
15 Depot StThis is a great pizza place for kids right next to the train
horseback riding
this is a great choice to see some of the park. We love horseback riding and this company is great! many different options.
21 locals recommend
Smokemont Riding Stables Barn
135 Smokemont Riding Stables Rdthis is a great choice to see some of the park. We love horseback riding and this company is great! many different options.
this is another great riding experience. They are very experienced and friendly.
14 locals recommend
Nantahala Village Riding Stable
9400 US-19this is another great riding experience. They are very experienced and friendly.