18 days in Bryson City Itinerary

The location of an old Cherokee village, Bryson City embraces a quiet side of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Visiting Foothills Parkway Southwest Parking and Chimney Tops Trail will get you outdoors. Appreciate the collections at Mountain Farm Museum and Smoky Mountain Trains Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Bryson City: Black Rock Mountain State Park (in Mountain City), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Meigs Falls, Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area, &more) and Highlands (Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens & Sunset Rock and Ravenel Park). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of The Tunnel To Nowhere, view the masterpieces at The Cottage Craftsman, take a pleasant ride with Nantahala Village Riding Stable, and trek along Tom Branch Falls.

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In October, plan for daily highs up to 70°F, and evening lows to 44°F.