things to do in Bryson City, NC

Take the wheel and explore mountain roads on your own route

Dinner, gospel music, and a holographic Prodigal Son musical

Taste moonshine, wine, and cider at 7 stops, plus a Moonshine History Museum visit

Roll down three water-filled tracks, from shared rides to a solo zigzag course

Rent a UTV for 3 hours and choose your own trail

Chase Smoky Mountain fall color with a local guide (Oct–mid Nov)

Discover the Smokies’ waterfalls through local history and ecology

Ride a jet boat to see Douglas Dam on the French Broad River

See big illusions and comedy in this 2-hour family show

See singers, dancers, and variety acts live in a 2-hour show

Ride six ziplines for mountain views from up to 300 feet high

Search for elk and hear Cherokee stories on an open-air Smokies Jeep ride

Explore mountain-framed waters on a stable catamaran

Relive Red Skelton’s classic characters, comedy, and pantomime

Enjoy grand-scale illusions, comedy, and sleight of hand in a family-friendly theater show

Hit the road on two wheels with unlimited mileage

Choose your UTV and set out for a full day of Smoky Mountain-area exploration

Explore Cades Cove and beyond with a UTV built for cargo

Private guided UTV exploration through Smoky Mountain wilderness

Hear Reba favorites and songs by country and pop female icons

Explore Cades Cove's history, wildlife, and mountain scenery in a heated Jeep

See singers, dancers, and variety acts in a 2-hour show for all ages

Ride the Foothills Parkway with mountain views, local history, and a private-land Jeep finale

Cruise Pigeon Forge and nearby scenic roads in a street-legal 4-seat UTV