Bryson City
The last outpost of Western North Carolina before the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Bryson City is an outdoor adventurer’s paradise. Deep Creek offers river tubing, horseback riding, camping, hiking and waterfalls; the Nantahala Gorge is a world-class whitewater destination and the Tsali Recreation Area is one of the finest mountain biking trail systems in the country. Be sure to check out Bryson City’s bustling downtown, including an award-winning microbrewery.