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Bryson-City
is located in the mountainous southwestern tip of North Carolina, within the Nantahala National Forest. This small, friendly town sits on the southern side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or what is known as "the Quieter Side of the Smokies." Some of the recreational activities in the Bryson City area include mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing and some of the best fly-fishing in North Carolina. You are within minutes of Olympic caliber whitewater rafting, kayaking and tubing, and Bryson City is near superb winter sports facilities for skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding. The Nantahala National Forest has over 600 miles of trails for backpacking or biking, including part of the Appalachian Trail and a 35-mile section of the Bartram Trail. There are numerous waterfalls in the region, and at Glen Falls Scenic Area, the river cascades over a 50-foot ledge in a spectacular display of nature. Bryson City enjoys all of the attractions of the Smoky Mountains, including the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, family theme parks, Cherokee Indian Reservation casinos, and the historic towns of Sylva, Dillsboro and Franklin.
Surrounding areas: Whittier, North Carolina (4.9 mi), Alarka, North Carolina (5.4 mi), Almond, North Carolina (7.9 mi), Cherokee, North Carolina (8.0 mi), Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina (8.3 mi), Dillsboro, North Carolina (11.8 mi), Sylva, North Carolina (13.1 mi)
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Bryson City Vacation Rentals
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Bryson City Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Charleston Inn | 208 Arlington Ave | Bryson City, NC | | (828) 488-4644 | | Ela Motor Court | 5280 Ela Rd | Bryson City, NC | | (828) 488-2284 | | Lloyd's On The River | 5370 Ela Rd | Bryson City, NC | | (828) 488-3767 | | Nantahala Village Mountain Resort | 9400 Hwy 19 West | Bryson City, NC | | (828) 488-2826 | | Sleep Inn | 500 SPG St | Bryson City, NC | | (828) 488-0326 | | Comfort Suites | 35 Hwy 441 North | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-3500 | | Days Inn Smokey Mountain Inn | 660 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-2300 | | Econo Lodge | Us Hwy 19 | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-4575 | | Fairfield Inn & Suite - Cherokee | 568 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-0400 | | Hampton Inn | 185 Tsalagi Rd | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-3115 | | Holiday Inn Cherokee | Hwy 19 W | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-9181 | | Holiday Inn Expres Hotel & Suites | 376 Paint Town Rd | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-3113 | | Holiday Inn | Hwy 19 S | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-9181 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 674 Casino Trl | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-7800 | | Quality Inn-cherokee | US 441 N Byp | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-4702 | | Ramada Limited | 196 Painttown Rd | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-4231 | | Sleep Inn | Hwy 441 Pob 1956 | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-4730 | | Travelodge | Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 8.0 mi. | (828) 497-2226 | | Baymont Inn-Cherokee/Smoky MTNS | 1455 Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 9.0 mi. | (828) 497-2102 | | Best Western Great Smokies Inn | 1636 Acquoni Rd | Cherokee, NC | 9.0 mi. | (828) 497-2020 | | Best Western River Escape Inn And Suites | 248 Wbi Dr | Dillsboro, NC | 11.8 mi. | (828) 586-6060 | | Mountain Creek Cottages | 162 Dicks CRK Rd | Dillsboro, NC | 11.8 mi. | (704) 586-6042 | | Comfort Inn | Hwy 23/74 | Sylva, NC | 13.1 mi. | (828) 586-3315 | | Days Inn | 1320 E Main St | Franklin, NC | 17.1 mi. | (828) 524-6491 | | University Inn | 563 N Country CLB Dr | Cullowhee, NC | 17.3 mi. | (828) 293-5442 | | Snow Hill Inn | 531 Snow HL Rd | Franklin, NC | 17.6 mi. | (828) 369-2100 | | Hampton Inn | 244 Cunningham Rd | Franklin, NC | 17.8 mi. | (828) 369-0600 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 81 Allman Dr | Franklin, NC | 18.9 mi. | (828) 349-9000 | | Jack Huff's Motor Lodge | 204 Cherokee Orchard Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.3 mi. | (865) 436-5171 | | Park Vista Resort Hotel | 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.3 mi. | (865) 436-9211 | | Gazebo Inn | 417 Airport Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.4 mi. | (865) 436-2222 | | Shoney's Inn & Suites | 515 Airport Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.4 mi. | (865) 436-5883 | | Microtel | 211 Airport Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.6 mi. | (865) 436-0107 | | Quality Inn Creekside | 125 Leconte Creek Dr | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.6 mi. | (865) 436-4865 | | Econolodge Downtown | 247 Newton Ln | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.7 mi. | (865) 436-6626 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 135 Reagan Dr | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.8 mi. | (865) 436-7991 | | Fairfield Inn Gatlinburg | 680 River Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.8 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Clarion Inn & Suites | 1100 Pkwy | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.9 mi. | (865) 436-5656 | | Comfort Inn | 293 Pkwy | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.9 mi. | (865) 436-5047 | | Econo Lodge Belle Aire | 405 Historic Nature Trl | Gatlinburg, TN | 19.9 mi. | (865) 436-5836 |
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| Freeze House Bed And Breakfast | 71 Sylvan Heights | Sylva, NC | 13.1 mi. | (828) 586-8161 |
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Bryson City Weather & Climate
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The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. It's not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
21°F |
5.97 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
23°F |
4.94 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
29°F |
6.13 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
36°F |
4.57 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
45°F |
5.48 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
53°F |
4.71 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
57°F |
4.79 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
56°F |
4.34 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
50°F |
4.07 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
37°F |
3.42 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
29°F |
4.75 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
23°F |
5.21 in. |
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Bryson City Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 29 miles north of Bryson City in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 40 miles northwest of Bryson City in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 50 miles east of Bryson City in Asheville, North Carolina, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located around 51 miles north of Bryson City in Morristown, Tennessee, and finally the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 63 miles northeast of Bryson City in Greeneville, Tennessee.
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Bryson City Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 8.0 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 8.0 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 25.4 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 25.4 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 30.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 92.7 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 119.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | 4.9 mi. | | | Franklin Golf Course | Franklin | NC | 17.6 mi. | | | Mill Creek Country Club | Franklin | NC | 17.6 mi. | | | Laurel Valley Country Club | Townsend | TN | 24.2 mi. | | | Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course | Pigeon Forge | TN | 25.9 mi. | | | Lake Junaluska Golf Course | Waynesville | NC | 26.5 mi. | | | Laurel Ridge Country Club | Waynesville | NC | 26.5 mi. | | | Highlands Cove | Highlands | NC | 29.5 mi. | | | Trillium Links & Lake Club | Cashiers | NC | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 29.9 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 57.4 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 101.8 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 101.8 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 103.4 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 36.7 mi. | | | Chatuge State Park | | GA | 38.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 45.2 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 45.2 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 45.2 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 45.2 mi. | (History) | | Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 46.0 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 50.5 mi. | (History) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 56.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 45.2 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 51.6 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 71.7 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 108.4 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 108.4 mi. | |
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