- The list below includes 118 free or cheap things to do in or near Bryson City, North Carolina, including 83 different types of inexpensive activities like Rafting, Fishing, Bike Paths and Camping Site.
- From Tsali to Tsali Recreation Area, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Bryson City and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Cherokee, Townsend and Franklin.
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You will be amazed when visiting the world's largest, Titanic Museum Attraction. Guests will discover what it was like to walk the decks, explore the hallways and cabins, climb the Grand Staircase, and examine more than 400 artifacts from the famous ship.
28.1 Miles
Treat your imagination to an adventure when you visit Wonder Works. With more than 100 hands-on exhibits and experiments, feel hurricane force winds and a simulated earthquake, discover space exploration and more, this is fun for all ages.
28.4 Miles
Charit Creek Lodge is located in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area and is only accessible by horseback, foot, or mountain bike. Make use of hiking and horse trails for outdoor time.
28.4 Miles
Family owned and operated, River Romp provides many water-related activities for adults and children alike. The river location is ideally suited for tubing down the Little River, but kayaking is also available.
28.5 Miles
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US 64, Nantahala National Forest, Highlands, NC
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A $4 parking fee grants visitors admission to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. This popular destination is excellent for hiking, biking, grilling and fishing. Visitors who wish to fish must have a valid North Carolina fishing license.
28.5 Miles
The breathtaking Cullasaja Falls are located next to Route 64 in Highlands, NC. The parking lot is quite small, and sits just off of the highway, in the midst of an extremely dangerous, high-accident portion of it. Avoid visiting Cullasaja Falls during rush hour.
28.5 Miles
Whiteside Mountain is a mountain that offers a National Recreation Trail along 700-foot cliffs. Depending on visibility, hikers can see Blue Ridge Escarpment, Chattooga River headwaters, Highlands and Cashiers, and northern South Carolina.
28.5 Miles
From tubing to kayaking trips, River Run Canoe & Tubing organizes group excursions to the river with an experienced guide. The trips take visitors from class III rapids to calmer areas of the river.
28.6 Miles
Horse lovers will appreciate a trip to Apple Valley Riding Stables. Take in the serene views on a one-hour ride and get back to one with nature. Reservations are required.
28.7 Miles
No trip to Pigeon Forge is complete without a visit to Adventure Park at Five Oaks for the zip-lining experience of a lifetime. Situated on a 70-acre nature park, guests can choose from 2- to 9-line experiences, horseback riding and the most breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains.