Bryson City
is located in the mountainous southwestern tip of North Carolina, within the Nantahala National Forest. This small, friendly town sits on the southern side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or what is known as “the Quieter Side of the Smokies.” Some of the recreational activities in the Bryson City area include mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, canoeing and some of the best fly-fishing in North Carolina. You are within minutes of Olympic caliber whitewater rafting, kayaking and tubing, and Bryson City is near superb winter sports facilities for skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding. The Nantahala National Forest has over 600 miles of trails for backpacking or biking, including part of the Appalachian Trail and a 35-mile section of the Bartram Trail. There are numerous waterfalls in the region, and at Glen Falls Scenic Area, the river cascades over a 50-foot ledge in a spectacular display of nature. Bryson City enjoys all of the attractions of the Smoky Mountains, including the Great Smoky Mountain Railway, family theme parks, Cherokee Indian Reservation casinos, and the historic towns of Sylva, Dillsboro and Franklin.
Surrounding areas: Whittier, North Carolina (4.9 mi), Alarka, North Carolina (5.4 mi), Almond, North Carolina (7.9 mi), Cherokee, North Carolina (8.0 mi), Nantahala Gorge, North Carolina (8.3 mi), Dillsboro, North Carolina (11.8 mi), Sylva, North Carolina (13.1 mi)
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Bryson City Vacation Rentals
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Bryson City Weather & Climate
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The Mountains of North Carolina range from 800 feet to over 6,600 feet and topography affects the local weather. Expect temperatures to be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is unpredictable, particularly at the higher elevations. Snow may fall in March, but by May, things warm up with daytime highs in the 80s. Summer is warm and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are common in the summertime. Winter is generally moderate, but extreme conditions can occur in the mountains. It%u2019s not unusual to have warm temperatures in the valleys and snow in the higher areas. In the lowlands, snows of one inch or more occur just 1-5 times per year. More frequent and deeper snows fall at the higher elevations.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
21°F |
5.97 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
23°F |
4.94 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
29°F |
6.13 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
36°F |
4.57 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
45°F |
5.48 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
53°F |
4.71 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
57°F |
4.79 in. |
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| August |
84°F |
56°F |
4.34 in. |
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| September |
80°F |
50°F |
4.07 in. |
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| October |
71°F |
37°F |
3.42 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
29°F |
4.75 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
23°F |
5.21 in. |
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Bryson City Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 29 miles north of Bryson City in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 40 miles northwest of Bryson City in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located roughly 51 miles east of Bryson City in Asheville, North Carolina, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located around 51 miles north of Bryson City in Morristown, Tennessee, and finally the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located about 63 miles northeast of Bryson City in Greeneville, Tennessee.
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Bryson City Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 8.0 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 8.0 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 25.4 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 25.4 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 30.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 92.8 mi. | | | White Water Park | Marietta | GA | 120.0 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | 4.9 mi. | | | Franklin Golf Course | Franklin | NC | 17.7 mi. | | | Mill Creek Country Club | Franklin | NC | 17.7 mi. | | | Laurel Valley Country Club | Townsend | TN | 24.2 mi. | | | Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course | Pigeon Forge | TN | 26.0 mi. | | | Lake Junaluska Golf Course | Waynesville | NC | 26.6 mi. | | | Laurel Ridge Country Club | Waynesville | NC | 26.6 mi. | | | Highlands Cove | Highlands | NC | 29.5 mi. | | | Trillium Links & Lake Club | Cashiers | NC | 29.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 20.6 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 29.9 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 57.4 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 101.9 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 101.9 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 103.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Black Rock Mountain State Park | | GA | 36.8 mi. | | | Chatuge State Park | | GA | 38.5 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 45.3 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 45.3 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 45.3 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 45.3 mi. | (History) | | Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 46.1 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 50.6 mi. | (History) | | South Carolina Gold Museum | Pickens | SC | 56.4 mi. | (Miscellaneous) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 45.3 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 51.7 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 71.8 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 108.5 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 108.5 mi. | |
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