- TripBuzz found 127 things to do with kids in or near Bryson City, North Carolina, including 103 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Gatlinburg, Cherokee, Townsend and Franklin.
- From Smoky Mountain Jet Boats to Deep Creek Tube Center & Campground, the Bryson City area offers 91 different types of family activities, including: Rafting, Fishing, Bike Paths and Camping Site.
- Part of the Great Smoky Mountains, Bryan City is a small tourist town with a variety of outdoor activities year-round. This includes fishing, white water rafting, hiking and horseback riding depending upon the weather. Bryan City also has both wineries and breweries where a variety of alcoholic beverages can be sampled and enjoyed.
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A traditional favorite of families in Cherokee, North Carolina, Santa's land is a combination zoo and theme park. One of the most popular and unusual features of this Christmas-themed attraction is the bear feeding program, which allows children and parents to hand-feed the zoo's tamest bears.
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Clingmans Dome is the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors of this site who choose to go hiking will have the opportunity to take in scenic views and spot wildlife in the area.
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2 miles north of Cherokee, NC, on US-441, Cherokee, NC
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The information hub of Oconaluftee Islands Park is the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. The center sits inside Great Smokey Mountains Natoinal Park, and is one of the first park visitor centers to be built using completely clean, ecologically responsible parts, techniques and fuels.
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Located in a natural woodlands area, Cherokee Campground & Craig's Log Cabins offers visitors tent camping sites and cabins to rent. The campground is situated next to a creek that is often visited by wildlife like deer.
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With access to the Nantahala River, Dillsboro River Company takes visitors for a white water rafting excursion through class 2 rapids. The river is warmer than most rivers, averaging at 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Cherokee, North Carolina is home to Ocaonaluftee Islands Park, a beautiful public park that is a popular swimming, tanning, hiking and picnicking destination. During warm summer weather, the park hosts a weekly Native American bonfire, complete with traditional legends shared around the flames.
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Featuring a guide familiar with the region's waterways, Western NC Fly Fishing Guide takes visitors to fishing destinations like Nantahala River and Tuckaseegee River. The guide provides all the fishing equipment, from rods to flies.
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The Jackson County Museum curates collections about the region's history and culture. Visitors can browse exhibits, photographs, artifacts, writings, and art work from the area's native beginnings to the present.
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Located behind the Sylva Pool, Poteet Park was named for former town employee Charles Poteet and was designed with input from children. There is a large playground with wooden structures, benches and covered picnic areas.
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Originally opened in 1978 as a twin theater, Quin Theaters is a four-screen movie theater that displays first-run feature films. The theater offers Dolby digital sound and a concession area with food and drinks.