Adventures

• Nantahala Outdoor Center — whitewater rafting, zip lines, mountain biking, riverside dining (~20 min)
• Deep Creek Trail — easy 2.4-mile loop past three waterfalls, great for tubing too (~10 min)
• Tsali Recreation Area — mountain biking trails rated among the best in the U.S. (~25 min)
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park — endless hiking, scenic drives, wildlife (~15 min to entrance)
• Fontana Dam — tallest dam east of the Rockies, walk across it on the Appalachian Trail (~30 min)

Food + Drinks

Downtown Bryson City — ~15 min drive from the cabins

• The Bistro at Everett Hotel — farm-to-table fine dining, craft cocktails, candlelit ambiance
• Anthony's — local favorite since 1990, great pizza and garlic knots
• Pasqualino's — Italian classics, hand-thrown pizzas, solid dinner spot
• Jimmy Mac's — hand-cut steaks, burgers, pasta, family-friendly
• Mountain Layers Brewing — rooftop patio, craft beer, river and mountain views
• Bryson City Outdoors — 70+ craft beers, gear shop, covered patio hangout

Things To Do

• Great Smoky Mountains Railroad — scenic train rides along Fontana Lake and through the gorge (downtown)
• Downtown Bryson City — shops, galleries, breweries, live music (~15 min)
• Mountaintop Zipline Tour — nearly 2 miles of zip lines including a half-mile mega zip (~20 min)
• Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest — 400-year-old old-growth trees, easy 2-mile loop (~50 min)
• Fontana Lake — swimming, kayaking, fishing, paddleboarding (~25 min)
• Relax at the Cabin — hot tubs, fire pits, grilling, mountain creek views (0 min)