![]() ![]() The road takes visitors on a gorgeous drive into the hills above Fontana Lake, 6 miles into Great Smoky Mountains National Park, where it ends at a graffiti-covered tunnel that leads to… well, nowhere. ![]() “STOLEN LAND.” If you explore the Road to Nowhere in Bryson City, you’ll see these words on multiple signs. READ MORE: The 10 Best Campgrounds in/near Bryson City NC You can also rent tubes from the Smoky Mountain Campground, one of the most popular Great Smoky Mountain Campgrounds, which is just outside the entrance to the park. There are several Bryson City tour operators that offer tube rentals, including the Deep Creek Tube Center, JJ’s Tube Rentals, and Tube World. Located just inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Deep Creek is home to several of the most beautiful North Carolina waterfalls, including the 60-foot cascades of Tom Branch Falls. There are lots of great places for river tubing in North Carolina, including on the Nantahala River in the neighboring town of Cherokee NC.īut if you’re look for spectacular scenery as you gently float in cool, crisp mountain waters, there’s arguably no better place in the Blue Ridge Mountains than Deep Creek in Bryson City. READ MORE: The 10 Best Christmas Towns in North Carolina Deep Creek Tubing 2. The main holiday attraction in Bryson City is the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad’s Polar Express Train ride.Įveryone shows up in pajamas as actors recreate scenes from the film, sing (and pass out) “Hot Chocolate,” and encourage audience participation in caroling en route to see Santa at his North Pole Village.īut there are also Christmas events at Darnell Farms, drive-thru Christmas lights at Great Smoky Mountains Event Park, a festive display at the Swain County Heritage Museum, and fun selfie spots around the downtown area. Christmas Town USA), Bryson City goes all out with the holiday decor, including Christmas lights covering practically every house, restaurant, and shop in the small town. Though it may not be quite as big or flashy as Christmas in Asheville, Christmas in Bryson City is a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays surrounded by small town charm. READ MORE: The 20 Best Places to Visit in North Carolina for 2023 Christmas Lights in Bryson City 1. Visit the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians.Shop at Uncle Bunky’s Christmas Cottage.Ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.Learn History at the Swain County Heritage Museum.Have a Cabana Soak at Lakeview at Fontana. ![]()
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