Updated November 7, 2025] You can’t swing a stick in Western NC without hitting a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas. But you’d be hard-pressed to find one more splendid than Bryson City NC! This ...

Bryson City, tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains in Swain County, was among the Western North Carolina spots spared from the worst of Hurricane Helene’s wrath. It is open for travelers looking for ...

Although just 45 miles from Gatlinburg, across the Tennessee line, Great Smoky Mountains National Park seems a world apart in ...

ALL ABOARD! Grab your finest pyjamas and a heart open to the magic of Christmas – it’s time to ride the Polar Express in ...

BRYSON CITY, N.C. - Not so long ago, Bryson City wasn't high on anyone's list of food destinations. This gateway to the Smoky Mountains in western North Carolina boasts an abundance of outdoor ...

Sky Ridge Yurts, located in Bryson City, North Carolina, topped the 10Best Readers' Choice list for glamping this year in voting by USA TODAY readers. The glamping location has eight distinct ...

Though Western North Carolina is still recovering from the effects of Tropical Storm Helene, publications across the nation have continued to praise the region for its many attractions. Writers at ...

Another earthquake has been reported in Bryson City, North Carolina.The 2.01 earthquake happened about 5:50 a.m. Tuesday, according to the USGS. This is the second earthquake reported in Bryson City ...

An earthquake was reported in Bryson City, North Carolina on Friday.The 2.0 magnitude quake happened about 7:20 a.m., according to the USGS. Bryson City is in Swain County. There are no reports of any ...