Swain County Farmer’s Market Open for the Season

Swain County Farmer’s Market Opened on Friday, May 1st! Every Friday from 9a.m. until noon, you can visit the Farmer’s Market in Bryson City to stock up on fresh conventional and organic produce, baked goods, gluten-free items, local honey, plants, handmade bath products and essential oils, beautiful handcrafted jewelry, handmade toys, pottery and lots of […]

Local Artist Highlight – Allyson Gernandt

Allyson Gernandt is an amazingly talented Silversmith here in Bryson City. Her artistic aim is to create jewelry that “just fits” you – who you really are, not just the outfit you are wearing. The result is that she has created an amazing and diverse collection of nature-inspired jewelry with everything from simply beautiful everyday […]

Local Business Highlight – It’s A Girl Thing

When you are in downtown Bryson City, take a few minutes to pop into It’s A Girl Thing and check out their adorable new offerings for Summer. You will be sure to find something unique, fun and absolutely adorable for that special little girl in your life. It is a great place to shop for clothing, […]

Local Artist Highlight – Drew Campbell

Since receiving his first Kodak Brownie camera for Christmas as a child, Drew Campbell has loved photography. He strives to find new ways to capture common subjects like the fall colors, a sunset on the ocean or new fallen snow in the mountains and the results are simply stunning. Drew’s love of nature and the Smoky […]

Come See the NRC Whitewater US Open at Nantahala Outdoor Center

On Saturday and Sunday, March 28th and 29th, Nantahala Outdoor Center will be hosting the Nantahala Racing Club Whitewater US Open Slalom and Wildwater Competition. During this event, elite paddlers, up-and-coming youth and junior athletes and even a few ambitious amateurs run a challenging slalom course through the Nantahala Falls in this southeastern classic hosted […]

Try Chocolate Covered Cherry Stout at Nantahala Brewing Company

Nantahala Brewing Company is unveiling a little Valentine’s Day treat for all you craft beer enthusiasts! These limited release brews encompass everything that is Valentine’s Day, from the chocolates to the cherries and of course, lots of love! In December of 2013, the brewers filled four Bourbon Barrels with their second Chocolate Covered Cherry Stout […]

Outrageous Charity Event at Sapphire Valley

Here’s something you don’t get to do every day: watch people race home-made outhouses down a ski slope for charity! Sapphire Valley Ski Resort is hosting the Ninth Annual Outhouse Race on Saturday, February 14th beginning at 11 a.m. There will be live music and great food to go along with the hilarity and proceeds from […]

Watershed Cabins Insiders Club

Dreaming of a luxurious getaway to the mountains? If you love to visit the Smoky Mountains and love to do it in style, join the Watershed Cabins Insider’s Club! By joining our opt-in email group, you will receive notice of special rates, deals and packages available for travel within 2-weeks of the announcement. To join […]

Celebrate the New Year in Bryson City

Are you ready to switch up your New Year’s Eve routine? Why not spend it in Bryson City! While we may not have the raging night life one finds in the city, we have other activities that are not only fun but will leave you with a sense of peace and well-being – a perfect […]

Bringing Santa Home

Christmas is behind us but there is still plenty of fun to be had in Bryson City. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is extending the extending the wildly popular Polar Express trains until January 4th, 2015. The ride features all the fun of the Polar Express: Singing, dancing, getting to wear your PJs in public, cookies, hot chocolate, […]