Best 115 things to do in Bryson City, NC

Take on five routes up a 60-foot climbing wall

Take the leap from the Tower of Nations with a controlled free-fall descent

Explore forest trails, waterfalls, and America’s longest swinging bridge

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

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

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

See big illusions and sleight of hand in a family-friendly show

Enjoy a 2-hour gospel music and comedy show for all ages

See Argentine drumming, dance, and gaucho boleadoras in 90 minutes

Celebrate the season with festive music, dance, variety acts, and a Nativity scene

Celebrate the season with classic tunes, gospel favorites, and holiday laughter

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

See Cades Cove history and wildlife on a slow-paced guided bus tour

See Winterfest displays without driving, with local Christmas stories along the way

Customize a private 2-person adventure in Highlands or Cashiers

Private Highlands driving tour with a wine stop and mountain views

Private rainforest drive with easy walks to waterfalls and mountain views

Private hike plus open-air 4x4 ride from Highlands, NC

Ride to dinner with a private driver and adventure vehicle

Drive Highlands back roads to mountain views and the Iron Bridge

Choose gem mining or a mountain coaster with waterfall stops

See Douglas Lake, Gatlinburg, and the Great Smokies from the air

Learn fly fishing on guided wades through regional trout streams

Fish mountain lakes with a local guide and hands-on instruction