Posted in North Carolina
September 28, 2020
The One North Carolina Town Everyone Must Visit This Fall
Fall is in the air in the mountains of North Carolina and if you’ve experienced the splendors of the season in western North Carolina in past years, then you know it’s positively magical. As the leaves begin to change in the highest elevations first, they’ll slowly make their way down from the mountaintops and into the valleys and then sweep across the Tar Heel State in a blaze of glory over the coming weeks. If your sense of adventure has you secretly wishing you could take a day or weekend trip to the mountains, then head to Bryson City – the one North Carolina town everyone should visit in the fall.
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See the best of fall foliage on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The train is operating this fall and following protocols to keep everyone safe. Book tickets online for contact-free transactions, and then pick up a free mask from the GSMR to wear while on the train.
Then, after you return to the depot in Bryson City, head over to the other of the top two attractions:
Admission to the train museum is free with your train ticket purchase from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
There are more than 7,000 engines alone! Watch them run on the O-Gauge rails, and then explore the gift and toy shop for something to bring home from this trip.
Lace up your hiking boots and immerse yourself in the fall foliage, inhaling the scent of freshly fallen leaves as you wander in wonder.
Or, combine your hikes and take one that leads farther into the Deep Creek Trail area and also has an offshoot to Juney Whank Falls.
Refuel downtown at any number of eateries, or head out on Route 19 to River's End for pizza, burgers, salads, and more.
Find out more about River's End from its Facebook page.
Hand tossed and generously topped with only the finest ingredients, the pizza here will bring a smile to your face and go beyond satisfying that urge to stuff your face with delicious pie.
Get one big bucket and divvy it up among the kids, saving some for yourself, of course. Who knows what you'll find, but whatever you find you get to keep! Find out more about this gem mine here.
Whether you attend one of the wine pairing events, or just enjoy a glass or two, this is the perfect place and an ideal way to spend the afternoon.
Are you ready to start planning your fall foliage trip to Bryson City? We’ve done most of the planning… all you need to do is decide how long you’ll stay and then find accommodations! See this link for campgrounds, B&Bs, hotels, inns, and more.
Address: 45 Mitchell St, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Address: 100 Greenlee St, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Address: Juney Whank Falls Trail, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Address: POB 509, W Deep Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Address: 1107 Wesser Creek Rd, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Address: 405 Johnathan Walk, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
Address: Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
