Bryson City is located in Swain County North Carolina. Bryson City is home to much of the Smoky Mountain National Park, including its highest peak, Clingmans Dome. The Nantahala River, one of the nation's most well known whitewater rafting venues, and beautiful Lake Fontana with the highest dam east of the Rockies stake their claim there. Bryson City was named in the "101 Best Outdoor Towns" as the nation's third best whitewater paddling towns.
Things to Do:
Nantahala Whitewater Rafting
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) guides 9 of the easts best rivers including the Chattooga River, Cheoah River, French Broad River, Nantahala River, Nolichucky River, Ocoee River, Gauley River, New River, and Pigeon River. NOC was rated "#1 Vacation with a Splash" by Good Morning America and "One of the best Outfitters on Earth" by National Geographic Adventures.
www.noc.com
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad: 800-872-4681 www.gsmr.com
One of the centerpiece attractions of Jackson County is the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Since 1988, it has provided visitors with scenic excursions our of its depot in historic downtown Dillsboro. The railroad has a variety of options, including half-day and full-day trips, raft and rail excursions, gourmet dinner excursions and mystery theater trains. For complete information on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, click here.
Harrahs Casino
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
828-497-7777
www.harrahscherokee.com
Where to Stay:
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Real Estate Information:
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Favorite Area Restaurant:
River's End Restaurant
NOC's original restaurant right on the banks of the
Nantahala
River. Serving up some of the tastiest food in the
Western Carolinas. Homemade soups, breads, and famous chili to signature sandwiches, burgers and desserts. 828-488-2176
Reviews: Pizza and Calzones are tops, great view, fun place for a beer and sandwich