Bryson City, tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains in Swain County, was among the Western North Carolina spots spared from the worst of Hurricane Helene’s wrath. It is open for travelers looking ...

There are more than ten reasons to Bryson City, North Carolina, located on the southern side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Seven out of 12 towns on this list of "most hospitable" in the state were located in WNC. See attractions, best things to do in each.