Claire & Spencer
Things To Do
Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
Over the years, Hoppy Trout beers have garnered accolades for their superb flavors, unique beers, and one-of-a-kind styles that set it apart from other breweries. In addition to its distinguished beer, Hoppy Trout’s kitchen features a custom made Sicilian style brick oven that bakes unique and delicious pizzas.
Snowbird Mountains Brewery
Terry started out as a home brewer and now enjoys experimenting with recipes, using exotic ingredients for that one-of-a-kind taste experience.
FernCrest Winery Tasting Room
A small winery founded in 2010 nestled above the Western Carolina Regional Airport. All wines are named after different types of ferns.
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino
If you're the gambling type, Harrah's offers 60,000 square feet of the hottest slots and traditional table games like blackjack, roulette, baccarat & craps.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Visit America's most visited national park. On our engagement celebration weekend, we hiked to the Deep Creek waterfalls, which were spectacular. The trailhead is about an hour from Hawkesdene in Bryson City.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Scenic excursions leave from Bryson City, cross Fontana Lake and travel through the Nantahala River Gorge.
Nantahala Outdoor Center
For the more adventurous, the NOC offers ziplining and white water rafting, in addition to two great restaurants and a general store.
Carolina Outfitters
Carolina Outfitters offers guided fly fishing trips, gemstone mining, and horseback rides.
Mountain Farm Museum & Mingus Mill
The Mountain Farm Museum is a unique collection of farm buildings assembled from locations throughout the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can explore a log farmhouse, barn, apple house, springhouse, and a working blacksmith shop to get a sense of how families may have lived 100 years ago. Most of the structures were built in the late 19th century and were moved here in the 1950s. Includes two excellent 1.5 mile walking trails.