Would you like a quiet, restful getaway in the mountains, away from crowds and congestion, in a beautiful natural setting? Swain County is such a place - small country towns in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, an unspoiled retreat rich with outdoor activities.
A visit to Swain County will take you back to a simpler, less-complicated time. Yet you'll have lots to do in the Swain County area. We're home to much of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including its highest peak, Clingmans Dome. We have the Nantahala River, one of the nation's most popular whitewater venues, and beautiful Fontana Lake with the highest dam east of the Rockies.
We have cascading trout streams, biking and hiking trails and spectacular mountain views.We have beautiful mountain roadways, including the southern leg of the Blue Ridge Parkway. You can ride a historic steam-powered train. And you can experience the rich cultural heritage of the Cherokee Indians.
You can go shopping, sightseeing or just stroll along Deep Creek with its three crystal waterfalls. And Bryson City's central location offers an endless array of day-trips to nearby Asheville, Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, Joyce Kilmer Forest, Cherohala Skyway, Chimney Rock and dozens of small towns and backroads throughout Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee.
Nights are made special by the variety of lodging accommodations available to visitors from campgrounds to quaint motels to private cabins and cottages to delightful country inns, lodges, bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals.
We invite you to experience the adventure and the special beauty of the North Carolina Smokies. Come for a weekend or for an extended vacation.
