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Rainy Start to Christmas

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Today is a rainy and unusually warm day in the Smokies, but those drops haven’t put a damper on the holiday spirit in the small towns surrounding the park. This morning as I walked through crowds of happy holiday people in Bryson City I could tell that they weren’t letting a little rain stop them. Pajama […]

Black Friday

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Well this is it, the kick-off of shopping season. Let the sales and madness begin. Even small, quaint towns like Bryson City have great shop-til-you-drop opportunities. The streets and store fronts are all decorated for the season. Christmas carols are playing in shops. Sagebrush coffee is offering real eggnog lattes. Christmas spirit is everywhere! There’s […]

Happy Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is a day to reflect on all we have and revel in the company of the ones we love. There is so much to be grateful for here in western North Carolina. The beauty of the mountains, with the sun setting behind ridges lined with bare trees, is a wonder to behold. May we […]

Making New Traditions

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Tired of the same old Thanksgiving get-togethers? Got a young family looking to make lasting impressions during the holiday season? The Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina are more than just a picturesque vacation destination. This year let the Smokies be a place for you and your family to make fresh memories and start new traditions. […]

An Appalachian Toymaker

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This time of year the North Pole is bustling with busy elves putting finishing touches on this year’s load of toys. Bryson City has its own elf, an Appalachian toymaker. His name is Tim and you can find him in The Storytelling Center located behind the Great Smoky Mtn Railroad depot. Stop in to watch […]

Swain County’s Gone Fishin’

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Whether it’s lakes, rivers, or cold mountain streams you’re after, Swain County has it all. You can find natural populations of brookies, brown, and rainbow trout in the waters of the Smokies. The area also has plenty of frequently stocked bodies of water with trophy-sized trout waiting for your hook. Not interested in fly fishing? Lake […]

Pottery Train & Festival

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The town of Dillsboro will be hosting the 10th annual WNC Pottery Festival tomorrow, Saturday, November 1st. This event showcases work from over 40 master potters. The artists will be giving demonstrations as well as selling their wares. Make it a day long event by taking the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad‘s Tuckasegee River Excursion which has a […]

Downtown Trick or Treat

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Bryson City’s downtown trick or treat is a  unique, small town experience for the entire family. With the streets closed, kids are safe to show off their costumes and collect on the candy! Merchants along Everett Street will join in the fun by dressing up and handing out goodies. There will be costume contests for […]

Music on Tap

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Come on down to Nantahala Brewing Company Friday, October 24th as the Music on Tap concert series continues into the fall. Taking the stage at 8:30pm is Owner of the Sun. Visiting Bryson City from Atlanta, GA, they are a high energy, Americana band sure to please.  The band is made up of a group […]