by Great Smokies | History & Culture, Lodging
The Quintessential Mountain Lodge In 1923, timber baron Amos Frye built a hotel on a hill above Bryson City — a rambling, rustic, 2-story mountain lodge with massive stone fireplaces in both the lobby and dining hall. It offered 62 guest rooms, built to accommodate...
by Great Smokies | History & Culture
Spend any time in the Smokies and you’re bound to encounter a lot of names unique to the area. Many were derived from the Cherokees who have called this place home for thousands of years. Other names were coined by the Europeans that settled in Western North...
by Great Smokies | History & Culture
Enjoy books? Stroll through downtown Bryson City and you find books for sale on almost every block. These are not Barnes & Noble big box stores, but local retail stores with sections for readers young and old. Most offer selections reflecting the theme of the...
by Great Smokies | Activities, Nature
Frightful storytelling by the bonfire. Shadowy figures rustling through a haunted cornfield. A bloodthirsty Count transforming into a bat. These are the terrifying experiences awaiting you at Bryson City / Cherokee’s Haunted October. The Cherokee Bonfire Hear amazing...
by Great Smokies | Attractions
Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular The Smoky Mountain Christmas Light Spectacular in Bryson City! TThe Great Smoky Mountains Event Park will dazzle you with its all new giant LED displays, including drive-thru arches and holiday-themed exhibits. The all-LED...
