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AlmoND −> Bryson City −> Wesser −> WhittierThe Nantahala National Forest is to the south from here, the Great SmokyMountains National Park to the north, and the Tuckaseegee River is a stone’sthrow away. Fontana Lake mirrors the sky for 29 miles and a host of waterfalls,with names like Juney Whank and Mingo, are peppered about. Plus, the NantahalaRiver Gorge unleashes such furious rapids the 2013 International FreestyleKayaking Championships are being held here!Bryson CityGreatSmokies.com • 828.488.3681 • 800.867.9246Nestled in the Great Smokies of Western North Carolina isBryson City, the premier outdoor destination of the Southeast.Hiking and biking opportunities abound in the Great SmokyMountains National Park and the Tsali Recreational Area. TryLake Fontana or one of our many trout streams for world classfishing or creek tube down Deep Creek and make a day of itwith a picnic and waterfall walk. And don’t forget the NantahalaRiver, home to the 2013 Freestyle Kayaking Championships and aleader in the whitewater rafting industry.But don’t stay in the woods the entire time. Plan an afternoonand evening to visit our downtown where you will find an eclecticblend of shops and galleries as well as an array of dining optionssure to please any palate.Plan your visit to Bryson City and discover how easy it is to“have a big vacation in a small town.”For all you hikers, the 28 miles of former logging roads and rail beds ofThe Wayehutta ATV Trail System will satisfy.But you don’t have to be an elf or a mermaid to enjoy these towns either –relax a bit with a scenic train ride through the mountainswith the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad,or relax at the historic Fryemont Inn.67
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad226 Everett Street, Bryson CityGSMR.com • 800.872.4681Step on board for a passage through time as the railroad takesyou through a scenic corner of Western North Carolina. Enjoyviews of the river gorge, fertile farmland, a soaring high trestleor a hand carved tunnel. Let us be your guide through thebreath-taking scenery while you kick back and relax in one ofour vintage railroad cars. Ride First Class and enjoy a deliciousmeal with exclusive souvenirs or ride our Open Air Gondola forfresh mountain air viewing!Choose from a variety of train adventures departing from ourBryson City, NC depot. Enjoy special event trains like thePOLAR EXPRESS with your family! Opt to do a full day ofrailroading on the 44-mile Nantahala Gorge Excursionincluding a layover at the Nantahala Outdoor Center,or the 32-mile Tuckasegee River Excursion takingyou past The Fugitive movie film site, to the townof Dillsboro and back! Book your tickets today!NantahalaOutdoor Center13077 Hwy 19 W, Bryson CityNOC.com • 866.297.5281Whether you take youroutdoor adventures seriouslyor just for fun, NantahalaOutdoor Center (or NOCfor short) is your idealstarting point. NOC is “Oneof the Best Outfitters on Earth,”according to National GeographicAdventure. In fact, NOC is widelyconsidered the leader in raftingand has been for 40 years. NOCoffers family-friendly adventuresincluding rafting and paddlingon the Nantahala River, a worldfamouspaddling school, ziplines, mountain bike rentals, lakekayaking, wilderness medicinetraining, riverside dining, lodgingand shopping. See for yourself whyNOC is a legend in the outdoors!89
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