WHERE TO STAY IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS

Originally constructed in 1902, Andon-Reid Bed and Breakfast Inn is now designated as a Waynesville historic property. Tripadvisor recognized this in 2015, rating the Andon-Reid Inn a USA Top 25 B&B. During your stay you will enjoy a delicious complimentary cooked breakfast made from scratch each morning. You will have access to our free wireless internet anywhere in the bed and breakfast, including your room, the comfy guest lounge, outside on the wraparound porch, or even down on the patio by our cozy fire pit. We provide concierge services, guest printing, a large well-equipped games room, gym equipment and cable TV for your convenience and enjoyment.

Four-room Suites in a Historic Bryson City Inn - two blocks from downtown. The Calhoun House Inn & Suites has been a Bryson City, NC landmark for almost a century. While the structure may be historic, the facilities and amenities have been thoughtfully updated to meet the needs and expectations of today's travelers —Affordable, 4-room, Luxury Suites. Private baths, Private entrances, A/C, King beds, Full kitchens, WiFi, HBO.​

One of the most unique and spectacular mountaintop hideaways in America, located just a few miles outside of the village of Highlands, NC on hundreds of acres. At the highest point on Fire Mountain, at an elevation of over 4,000', sits a secluded mountaintop retreat composed of a sophisticated contemporary inn, the private and intimate Treehouses of the Inn and our luxury mountaintop cabins, all having exquisite long-range mountain views. Fire Mountain is a secluded mountaintop retreat with springs, streams, ponds, waterfalls and hiking trails ... truly a wonderful retreat from the outside world.

The Franklin Terrace, built as a school in 1887, is listed in The National Register of Historic Places. The Terrace is a lovely two-story bed & breakfast inn that offers nostalgic charm and comfortable accomodations. It's wide porches and large guest rooms filled with period antiques will carry you to a time gone by when Southern hospitality was at its best. The Terrace offers a casual shopping experience where you can browse through the antiques, crafts, and gifts for sale on the main floor. However, you will also be in walking distance of Franklin's famous gem shops, clothing boutiques, and fine restaurants.

The Historic Fryemont Inn has 37 chestnut paneled rooms and an excellent full service dining room and bar. From mid-April through November, a big country breakfast and delicious 4-course dinner are included in the room rates. The dining room is also open to the public for both dinner and breakfast, and is a favorite of tourists and locals alike. In addition, the Fryemont Inn has one two-bedroom cabin (our pet-friendly accommodation) and 8 fireplace suites that are adjacent to the Historic Lodge. The cabin and fireplace suites are open all year. The enormous stone fireplaces and gleaming hardwood floors lend an atmosphere of casual elegance and rustic beauty to this beautiful Historic Inn. The swimming pool, nestled in a grove of poplar and dogwoods is open June through September, weather permitting. The Fryemont Inn is a unquie vantage point from which to explore the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Western North Carolina. Situated on a mountain shelf over looking the quiet village of Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Inn offers you secluded comfort and excellent dining in a relaxing atmosphere that has been carefully preserved for 88 years.

The McKinley Edwards Inn, located in a quiet residential neighborhood, overlooks Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains. It is two blocks from town and convenient to restaurants, shops and attractions, including the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The Inn offers upscale boutique hotel lodging in a historic Bryson City landmark. There are 12 large guestrooms plus a two-bedroom, one bath cabin with three queen beds, a queen sleeper sofa and full kitchen, perfect for a family. Three guestrooms and the cabin are pet friendly. The Inn offers a continental breakfast in the main house, which has multiple common rooms for activities such as TV, movies, board games and visiting. There is a large public great room for events, workshops and small weddings. Lodging is in a separate building just a few steps from the main house.

​Where your one-of-a-kind getaway awaits! ​ Nestled on 325 beautiful acres at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains, Andy's offers it's guests a tranquil respite with three different types of lodging, recreation for all ages, a slew of accommodation options, and SO much more!

Big Bear Log Cabins are located on a quiet mountainside in Franklin, North Carolina. They are less than a mile from town and make a perfect base location for all area attractions. They sleep 4 comfortably and feature rustic log furniture, washers and dryers, central air, TV's and wireless internet.

Boyd Mountain Log Cabins are authentic log cabins nestled in a private beautifully landscaped 140 acre cove, overlooking large fishing ponds, the Great Smoky Mountains and a Christmas tree farm. The 7 cabins have been moved to the site, restored and completely furnished with modern conveniences. Each cabin has central heat and air conditioning, full kitchen including dishwasher, washer and dryer, fireplace, phone, wireless internet access, cable TV, DVD,VCR, deck and covered porches with rocking chairs, grill and picnic table. Enjoy spacious surroundings with 3 stocked fishing ponds, swimming hole, trout stream, , volleyball, basketball, paved jogging, walking and bicycles paths. 2 3 and 4 bedroom cabins accommodate 2-10. Enjoy a Honeymoon, Family Reunion or just a getaway weekend in every season. Kids Ski Free and Stay Free on Sundays through Thursday during the Ski season at Cataloochee Ski Area in Maggie Valley. Choose N Cut your own Christmas tree on our property from mid November until Christmas selecting from acres of Fraser Fir Christmas Trees. Recommended day trips include the Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Ghost Town in the Sky amusement park, Biltmore Estate in Asheville, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railway excursions. We are located at I-40, Exit 20 ...just two miles from Maggie Valley and 6 miles from downtown Waynesville. Open Every Season. Easy to get to....hard to forget.

Cullasaja Gorge area, land of waterfalls, secluded mountain creek view. Relax, have fun, make memories.

Truly, Buffalo roam on this private 72 acre little piece of heaven tucked away in the mountains, featured #4 on the top 7 most unique places to stay in NC! Buffalo farm with meat available. If you are looking for a quiet “get away from it all” retreat, this is it! Enjoy long hikes on the property, fishing within walking distance from the log cabin on The Pigeon River or take a trip into town to do some shopping or antiquing. Children will love the short hike through the woods to the play area, The BC Corral! This custom designed area has everything from swings, zip line, slides, teeter toter, cargo nets, rock wall & even a horse shoe pit for the adults! The kids will love it here!

Country Cabins in Maggie Valley offers an escape to an authentic log cabin for a peaceful mountain retreat. Choose a modern log cabin or step back in time with a 160+year old Appalachian log home. Nestled in the trees, our cabins provide modern comfort with genuine mountain elegance, offering a rustic ambiance. The cabins are situated on the perimeter of 2 1/2 acres with two streams. Decks are open toa beautiful lawn with an enclosed hot tub. Great for romantic get-away or family fun-packed vacation. Honeymoon Cabin Available. Cabins have fireplaces, full kitchens, AC/heaat, cable TV, covered porches with swings and rockers. Conveniently located near many attractions, shopping and dining and only a short drive off the main highway with year round access.

Cullasaja River RV Park offers 90 Full hook-up sites along the beautiful Cullasaja River just outside the town of Franklin. Arrival at Noon and departure at Noon. We now offer Wifi.

Deep Creek flows out of the Great Smokies National Park and by our campground. We rent light-weight vinyl tubes for $6 (all day rental). Tubes are available at a discount to registered campers and groups. Life jackets are available for children. Our camp store also sells creek shoes and other tubing accessories and souvenirs. We have twenty-one rental cabins, from modern campground cabins to hand-hewn log cabins, plus a large house for small groups. cabinsondeepcreek.com; More than 40 campsites, from creekside tent camping to pop-ups, travel trailers, RVs and mobile homes. Gem Mining: Pan for rubies, sapphires, quartz, topaz, emeralds and other colorful gems at the Deep Creek Tube Center Mining Company.

Park and Walk to Everything! 10 spacious, wooded, full hook-up sites in the Heart of Downtown Franklin! Walk to shopping, restaurants, "Pickin on the Square", festivals, entertainment, Little Tennessee River, fishing hiking, banks and grocery. ENJOY YOUR SUMMER! Explore Franklin and surrounding areas. Gather 'round the community campfire'. Game room. CAMP IN THE WOODS IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN! Two night minimum.

Come on In and spend your vacation with us! Old fashioned family camping. We welcome groups, family reunions, church groups, and Good Sam groups. Open all year (cabins more of the year). Family Camping with 130 shady sites on 11 acres, Our swimming pool is open through October 31! Near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park 7 miles. Harrah's Casino 1.5 miles Smoky Mountain Railroad, Lake Fontana, Nantahala Gorge, Deep Creek and Bryson City 10 minutes ​Santa's Land, Shopping,Restaurants and Cherokee Indian Reservation 5 minutes ​Trout fishing, tubing /rafting 1/3 mile to the river ​Sequoia golf course across the street and Smoky Mountain Golf Course 5 minutes

20/30/50 AMP, full-hooks, streams, bath house, shaded sites, cable TV, Internet access, no tents.

Gorgeous Stays is a boutique size "Glampgound" nestled in the scenic Nantahala Gorge and minutes from Bryson City. Young guests call our place "magical." Each of our 11 units are thoughtfully decorated and totally unique: including fun-themed tiny homes, huge safari tents, a yurt, a school bus and more family-friendly "stays." Units sleep either 4 or 6 guests. Each unit is equipped with: mini-fridge, microware, K-cup coffeemaker, AC/heat (or fan), all bedding, towels, gel-memory foam mattresses and an RV toilet for nighttime convenience. The colorful lodge has 5-star bath amenities, a huge relaxing covered deck, games, a small camp store, TV, wi-fi, and firewood. We also have 4 platform tent sites, community firepits, covered food pavilions, propane grills, a creek and wide-open greenspace to complete the outdoor experience. All lodging areas are strictly non-smoking. Pets allowed in all tents sites and only specific other rentals. We are the perfect vacation stay where campers and hotel-lovers come together. Conveniently located on Highway 19, Gorgeous Stays is at the center of rafting, zip lining, fishing, mountain biking and the Appalachian Trail. When you are at Gorgeous Stays, "The Stay is Part of Your Adventure" OPEN: MARCH-DECEMBER

Downtown Franklin, walk to restaurants, shops, and breweries, micro-fridge, pet friendly. We also have special rates for: hikers, bikers, AAA, AARP, Corporate, Government Group & Extended Stay. Double-King Size beds, non-smoking rooms available, cable TV. Area Attractions include: Whistle Stop Depot and other antique shops, restaurants, gem mines, waterfalls, kayaking, rafting, horseback riding, snow sports, Gem & Mineral Shows (May & July), Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountain Railway all within 30 miles or less.

Welcome to the BEST WESTERN PLUS River Escape Inn and Suites, the ultimate family destination nestled in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. Relax and get away from it all while experiencing breathtaking views of the beautiful Tuckasegee River, and watch as rafters make their way down the river from any of our riverside rooms. All guests can enjoy the river from our main riverside deck as well. Here at the River Escape, we are 100% non-smoking. All of our rooms come standard with microwaves, mini-fridges, HBO, in room coffee, hairdryers, iron and ironing board, and complimentary high speed internet access (WI-FI and hard-wired). We also offer several amenities that would appeal to any traveler. These include our indoor heated pool and spa, fitness center, business center with available printer and internet access, and a riverside BBQ grill area. Enjoy a selection of eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, waffles, muffins, cereal, fruits, juices, etc. with our included hot breakfast. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Golf, and many vacation packages available.

Panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains, from the Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn, located 5 miles NE of the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance. All rooms have a microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board and refrigerator. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms are available. Every guest is invited to enjoy the delux complimentary continental breakfast.

Clarion Pointe is an inexpensive hotel in Sylva that’s merely minutes away from the Harris Regional Hospital, Mountain Heritage Center and the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Also nearby is Western Carolina University and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Free hot Breakfast, WiFi, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Pet friendly.

The Colonial of Franklin is located just 2 miles south of downtown on four acres of lawn with mountain views, picnic area, swimming pool. We have 30 nice clean rooms for you to choose from. Wireless Internet available in the office and all rooms. Our rooms are available on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. (depending on Availability - Rates Vary). We are locally and American Owned and would love to have you stay with us here at the Colonial Inn. We will match prices - please call. Please call for extended stay pricing.

Open year-round, swimming, TV's, telephones, credit cards. 71 rooms, $49-$129.

Fontana Village Resort, a year round destination resort, is set amidst the pristine beauty of the Nantahala Forest of western North Carolina, gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Village has a wide range of accommodations, including rooms in the intimate settings of The Lodge, suites, cabins, as well as RV & tent camping on Cheoah Lake. Add conference space and banquet service, Mountview Bistro and Wildwood Grill, General Store, gift shops, outfitters, pools, marina, massage and fitness center, miles of on-site trails suitable for biking and hiking,disc golf, and it's easy to see why Fontana is the Great Smoky Mountain Destination.

North Carolina's only casino! 102,000sq ft of gaming space. 3,000 seat Entertainment Center. 1,100 room hotel. Find your favorite Las Vegas games, including video blackjack with real dealers and real chips. Also 20,000 sq. ft of conference/meeting space.

Lake Chatuge views, access. Groups, families, individuals welcome. Lodge, cottages. Reservations required, food service.

The Historic Tapoco Lodge features both luxury lodge suites and newly renovated cabin accommodations. Enjoy a romantic getaway or escape to the wilderness with friends and family. From miles of hiking trails to nightly camp fires, find both your adventure and sanctuary at Tapoco. We proudly feature our very own restaurant located on the property, the Tavern, which is sure to offer selections to appease every appetite. Established 1930 & on the National Register of Historic Places. 14981 Tapoco Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771. (828) 498-2800.

Near Bryson City and Nantahala River. 50 acres, hiking trails, trout pond, waterfall, yard games.

Gorgeous Stays is a boutique size "Glampgound" nestled in the scenic Nantahala Gorge and minutes from Bryson City. Young guests call our place "magical." Each of our 11 units are thoughtfully decorated and totally unique: including fun-themed tiny homes, huge safari tents, a yurt, a school bus and more family-friendly "stays." Units sleep either 4 or 6 guests. Each unit is equipped with: mini-fridge, microware, K-cup coffeemaker, AC/heat (or fan), all bedding, towels, gel-memory foam mattresses and an RV toilet for nighttime convenience. The colorful lodge has 5-star bath amenities, a huge relaxing covered deck, games, a small camp store, TV, wi-fi, and firewood. We also have 4 platform tent sites, community firepits, covered food pavilions, propane grills, a creek and wide-open greenspace to complete the outdoor experience. All lodging areas are strictly non-smoking. Pets allowed in all tents sites and only specific other rentals. We are the perfect vacation stay where campers and hotel-lovers come together. Conveniently located on Highway 19, Gorgeous Stays is at the center of rafting, zip lining, fishing, mountain biking and the Appalachian Trail. When you are at Gorgeous Stays, "The Stay is Part of Your Adventure" OPEN: MARCH-DECEMBER

2 Bedroom Bungalow conveniently located right in town! Dogs Welcome! Located right next door to our locally sourced grocery store and event space. Eat-In Kitchen, Coffee Provided, 1 Acre Lot to enjoy on one of the nicest streets in Franklin, NC. Enjoy a nice drive to the nearby towns and waterfalls, kayak on the river, hike nearby trails, have a beer at the local breweries and grab some fresh baked breads at our local bakery or walk next door to Yonder for a glass of wine, meade or cider.

Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, the Nantahala River and its surrounding environs offer visitors a plethora of activities from which to choose. With over 70 units to choose from, Watershed Cabins are located throughout the area (many of which are just minutes from the NOC, Fontana Lake, or the Tsali biking trails). From white water rafting and mountain biking, to exploring local antique and craft stores, your time here will be filled with excitement (if you ever manage to leave your cabin.) Whether its standing in front of a 20 foot front window of your cabin enjoying the panoramic view of the mountains while sipping your morning coffee, or, napping on a leather sofa with our Bose� stereo system humming in the background, we know your stay in the great outdoors will be anything but "roughing it." That's because every single unit has a hot tub and many also have outdoor fireplaces, pool tables, or other great amenities.