Our favorite (and useful) spots in the Smokies
Breweries
Outstanding selection of local brews with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating. The patio overlooks the river and allows access to a food truck. Watch for a passing train (kids love it) and try the pizza place next door, Pie Times Pizza Company.
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Innovation Brewing Company
414 W Main StOutstanding selection of local brews with a good mix of indoor and outdoor seating. The patio overlooks the river and allows access to a food truck. Watch for a passing train (kids love it) and try the pizza place next door, Pie Times Pizza Company.
Great spot to enjoy some local brews, let the kids run in the large outdoor space, and kick your feet up by one of the many fire pits while the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad passes by.
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Nantahala Brewing Company
5 Deep Creek RdGreat spot to enjoy some local brews, let the kids run in the large outdoor space, and kick your feet up by one of the many fire pits while the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad passes by.
One of several great spots in Sylva to try some local brews.
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Balsam Falls Brewing Co.
506 W Main StOne of several great spots in Sylva to try some local brews.
Rooftop taproom and brewery overlooking the river in downtown Bryson city
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Mountain Layers Brewing Company
90 Everett StRooftop taproom and brewery overlooking the river in downtown Bryson city
Food scene
Situated right next door to Innovation Brewing, check out Pie Times Pizza Company for top notch pizza.
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Pie Times Pizza Company
414 W Main StSituated right next door to Innovation Brewing, check out Pie Times Pizza Company for top notch pizza.
Anthony's Restaurant
15 Depot StGood spot in Bryson city for casual dining
Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
25 Everett StSightseeing
Book a trip on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. Wind through the smokies in an open train car, plan a wine excursion, or take the kids for a ride on the polar express (xmas season).
Guests board right next door to the Nantahala brewery, an excellent outpost.
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
18 Fry StBook a trip on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. Wind through the smokies in an open train car, plan a wine excursion, or take the kids for a ride on the polar express (xmas season).
Guests board right next door to the Nantahala brewery, an excellent outpost.
Adventure
Excellent mountain biking trails through the Tsali National Forest.
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Tsali trailhead
8105 Tsali RdExcellent mountain biking trails through the Tsali National Forest.
Great spot for a lazy tubing trip or a picnic lunch. Tubes available for rent.
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Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground
1040 W Deep Creek RdGreat spot for a lazy tubing trip or a picnic lunch. Tubes available for rent.
Rafting, ziplines, rope course, and a restaurant right on the river.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 U.S. Highway 19Rafting, ziplines, rope course, and a restaurant right on the river.
Ready for a night out? Harrah's features a sports book and concert venue in addition to the typical casino fare of table games and slots.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrReady for a night out? Harrah's features a sports book and concert venue in addition to the typical casino fare of table games and slots.
Sequoyah National Golf Club
79 Cahons RdMore epic golf.
Tuckaseegee Outfitters
4909 US-74River rafting only 2 miles from our door
Great spot for skiing in the area. Only 45 min away.
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Isifunda seSki saseCataloochee
1080 Ski Lodge RdGreat spot for skiing in the area. Only 45 min away.
Cool spot for guided fishing tours and supplies
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Bryson City Fly Shop - Fly Fishing the Smokies
157 Everett StCool spot for guided fishing tours and supplies
Deep Creek Trail Trailhead
West Deep Creek RoadTrails, tubing, picnic spots.
Juney Whank Falls
Juney Whank Falls TrailIndian Creek Falls
Indian Creek TrailSupplies
Ingles Markets
19/23 Hughes Branch RdOne of the better grocery stores in the area.
Walgreens
50 Highway 19Forget your Rx refill? Low on aloe? This Walgreens is the closest pharmacy.
Great spot with all the gear you need. Next door is a tap room and food trucks often frequent this spot as well.
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Bryson City Outdoors
169 Main StGreat spot with all the gear you need. Next door is a tap room and food trucks often frequent this spot as well.