All Things Bryson City
Food Scene
Listed below are some of the great food locations we have in the area.
THE spot for lunch. Delicious sandwiches, salads, soups, and sides. Don't forget your handmade ice cream sandwich. Have you had your Cuban today?
63 locals recommend
High Test Deli
145 Everett StTHE spot for lunch. Delicious sandwiches, salads, soups, and sides. Don't forget your handmade ice cream sandwich. Have you had your Cuban today?
Absolute go-to for breakfast. Start your day off with some delicious home cooking. MUST try the Veggie Burger for lunch!
67 locals recommend
Everett Street Diner
126 Everett StAbsolute go-to for breakfast. Start your day off with some delicious home cooking. MUST try the Veggie Burger for lunch!
Bryson City's finest dining establishment. Enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced menu, craft beer on tap, a full bar with signature drinks, and a wide variety of fine wines. While you can just walk in, you're strongly encouraged to make a reservation. They are open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
95 locals recommend
The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
16 Everett StBryson City's finest dining establishment. Enjoy a delicious, locally-sourced menu, craft beer on tap, a full bar with signature drinks, and a wide variety of fine wines. While you can just walk in, you're strongly encouraged to make a reservation. They are open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
Some of the best BBQ in the area.This is a cash-only business. Located on Hwy 19, next to IGA
21 locals recommend
Bar-B-Que Wagon
610 Main StSome of the best BBQ in the area.This is a cash-only business. Located on Hwy 19, next to IGA
Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett StExcellent Italian cuisine and steaks.
Family style dining in the Historic Fryemont Inn. Reservations are required and they are closed from November 1st-March 1st.
10 locals recommend
Fryemont Inn
245 Fryemont StFamily style dining in the Historic Fryemont Inn. Reservations are required and they are closed from November 1st-March 1st.
A Moonpie Milkshake that you can't miss out on and amazing burgers with daily specials.
Moon Goddess Burgers & Shakes
1881 West Deep Creek RoadA Moonpie Milkshake that you can't miss out on and amazing burgers with daily specials.
You'll be surprised by how good this food truck's Hawaiian BBQ is! Garlic Chicken, slaw, and macaroni salad are a MUST!
The Rice Wagon
You'll be surprised by how good this food truck's Hawaiian BBQ is! Garlic Chicken, slaw, and macaroni salad are a MUST!
Jimmy Mac's Restaurant
121 Main StTrout, burgers, and more. A little something for everyone.
4 Queens Mexican grill
Best California style Mexican food!
Authentic Mexican Food, best in town! Must try the Verde Enchiladas and Spicy Chicken Soup.
16 locals recommend
La Poblana
1341 Main StAuthentic Mexican Food, best in town! Must try the Verde Enchiladas and Spicy Chicken Soup.
River's End Restaurant
13077 US-19Best place to eat in the Nantahala Gorge!
Beautiful restaurant especially to celebrate an anniversary or other special occasion.
Kallisto Restaurant and Lounge at Nantahala Village
Beautiful restaurant especially to celebrate an anniversary or other special occasion.
Bryson.Bakery & MRKT on the Square
Breweries & Nightlife
Great brews, and a rooftop bar. You can usually find a food truck out back as well. What more do you need?
61 locals recommend
Mountain Layers Brewing Company
90 Everett StGreat brews, and a rooftop bar. You can usually find a food truck out back as well. What more do you need?
Outdoor supplies, beers on tap, large bottled beer selection, and there's usually a food truck there. Need I say more?
57 locals recommend
Bryson City Outdoors
169 Main StOutdoor supplies, beers on tap, large bottled beer selection, and there's usually a food truck there. Need I say more?
Unplugged Pub
A chill spot to enjoy a cocktail and live music
CJ's Grille
47 Depot StAnthony's Restaurant
15 Depot StGreat spot with good food, tasty beverages, and a huge yard for kids to run around in.
Bryson City Brewing
Great spot with good food, tasty beverages, and a huge yard for kids to run around in.
Outdoor Activities
The Tsali Recreation Area is an excellent place for hiking, mountain biking, and even horse riding (if you bring your own horse).
14 locals recommend
Tsali Campground, US Forest Service, Cheoah Ranger District
The Tsali Recreation Area is an excellent place for hiking, mountain biking, and even horse riding (if you bring your own horse).
During the season, this is the top location for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and zip-lining. You can visit their outfitter's shop year round for all of your gear needs. The River's End Restaurant is also a great little place to grab a bite. I love their pizzas.
446 locals recommend
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19During the season, this is the top location for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and zip-lining. You can visit their outfitter's shop year round for all of your gear needs. The River's End Restaurant is also a great little place to grab a bite. I love their pizzas.
Let them know you stayed with Watershed Resort to receive a discount!
14 locals recommend
Nantahala Village Riding Stable
9400 US-19Let them know you stayed with Watershed Resort to receive a discount!
Paddleboards and kayaks can be rented here through Bryson City Outdoors. Pontoons are also available for rent. Please contact them directly for details.
17 locals recommend
Almond Boat & RV Park
1165 Almond Boat Park RdPaddleboards and kayaks can be rented here through Bryson City Outdoors. Pontoons are also available for rent. Please contact them directly for details.
Best place to rent tubes in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Enjoy delicious snacks from the snack bar. Rent bikes to cruise around Deep Creek. Check out the historic lodge. The Deep Creek community is welcoming and so beautiful!
Deep Creek Creekside Tubing
1881 West Deep Creek RoadBest place to rent tubes in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Enjoy delicious snacks from the snack bar. Rent bikes to cruise around Deep Creek. Check out the historic lodge. The Deep Creek community is welcoming and so beautiful!
Sightseeing
Take a trip back in time by visiting the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Here, you can learn about traditional Cherokee crafts, history, and culture.
67 locals recommend
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
1194 Newfound Gap RdTake a trip back in time by visiting the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Here, you can learn about traditional Cherokee crafts, history, and culture.
Take in the wonderful vistas from the water. Boating, fishing, swimming, tubing, or just floating are only some of the ways to enjoy Fontana Lake.
67 locals recommend
Fontana Lake
Take in the wonderful vistas from the water. Boating, fishing, swimming, tubing, or just floating are only some of the ways to enjoy Fontana Lake.
Visit America's number one motorcycle and sports car road. This section of US 129 features 318 curves in only 11 miles. It is not for the faint-of-heart or the easily carsick.
93 locals recommend
Tail of the Dragon
17555 Tapoco RdVisit America's number one motorcycle and sports car road. This section of US 129 features 318 curves in only 11 miles. It is not for the faint-of-heart or the easily carsick.
Appalachian Rivers Aquarium
117 Island StCheck out the a Hellbender!
With so much to see and do in the Bryson City area, it is hard to imagine a day when you might have nowhere to go. But should that happen, there is always The Road to Nowhere, a scenic mountain highway that takes you six miles into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ends at the mouth of a tunnel. On the map, it is called Lakeview Drive, but to the citizens of Swain County it is “The Road to Nowhere — A Broken Promise.”
Lakeview Dr E, North Carolina 28713, USA
With so much to see and do in the Bryson City area, it is hard to imagine a day when you might have nowhere to go. But should that happen, there is always The Road to Nowhere, a scenic mountain highway that takes you six miles into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and ends at the mouth of a tunnel. On the map, it is called Lakeview Drive, but to the citizens of Swain County it is “The Road to Nowhere — A Broken Promise.”
Tapoco Tavern
14981 Tapoco RdWatch kayakers on the Cheoah River and enjoy a beer on the patio
Gorgeous spring wildflowers in an old growth forest. Some of the trees are 400 years old!
106 locals recommend
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Cheoah Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest
5410 Joyce Kilmer RdGorgeous spring wildflowers in an old growth forest. Some of the trees are 400 years old!
Mountain Biking
If you enjoy mountain biking, you MUST check out the brand new Fire Mountain Trails! Challenging but so much FUN!
24 locals recommend
Fire Mountain Mountain Bike Trail Head
State Road 1361If you enjoy mountain biking, you MUST check out the brand new Fire Mountain Trails! Challenging but so much FUN!
Tsali trailhead
8105 Tsali RdTake a ride around Fontana Lake. Great for all skill levels.
Coffee & more
Mountain Perks
9 Depot StCoffee, smoothies, and great breakfast & lunch sandwiches
Cardinal Coffee
22 Needmore RdThe BEST local coffee
Coffee drinks, fresh baked goodies, bagel sandwiches, and great salads!
29 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita Bakery
191 Everett StCoffee drinks, fresh baked goodies, bagel sandwiches, and great salads!
Coffee, local products, and amazing cupcakes! Try the cupcake specials!
Honey Bear's Cupcakery & More
Coffee, local products, and amazing cupcakes! Try the cupcake specials!
Bryson.Bakery & MRKT on the Square
MUST try the fried pies! Cute shop with local goods attached.
Groceries & Supplies
Groceries, beer/wine, deli, baked goods, and fresh produce. Ingles Advantage members get a discount too! (Ask about how to use a membership while in stay)
68 locals recommend
Ingles Markets
19/23 Hughes Branch RdGroceries, beer/wine, deli, baked goods, and fresh produce. Ingles Advantage members get a discount too! (Ask about how to use a membership while in stay)
IGA Bryson City
345 Main StLocal grocery spot