

Spend two hours on back forest service roads, exploring the mountains, lakes and waterfalls. The yurts sit on the water, with plenty of activities to choose from (yeah, I’m dying to stay here!!) When we return, I’m signing us up for the Nantahala Jeep Tour.

Other fun experiences at Wildwater that we are anxious to try in the future include Nantahala Yurt Village.
ROAD TO NOWHERE BRYSON CITY NC MAP ZIP
With their new KidZip, kids as young as 4-years-old can enjoy zip lining through the trees in 13 different sections. We took the train into Nantahala Gorge and then jumped off for a few hours of zip line fun. Hot showers and a photo show follow immediately after your 8 mile Nantahala River trip This full-day guided adventure starts with a Wildwater staff member greeting you at the train depot, followed by a scenic train trip, deli lunch with all the fixings, and a Nantahala River whitewater trip with a guide in every boat. Bryson City, NC offers so much that this is the ideal time to grab a cabin and make it a weekend.Įnjoy a number of excursions from Wildwater as part of your train ride, or separately. Your Polar Express package includes a heated compartment, visit with Santa, cookies and cocoa, music and stories and so much more! This is a very popular event, so be sure to plan ahead for the Polar Express.

The 1¼ hour round-trip passenger excursion comes to life as the train departs the Bryson City depot for a journey through the quiet wilderness for a special visit at the North Pole Tens of thousands of people enjoy this special event, which begins in November and extends beyond Christmas into the first week of January. Kids and adults alike won’t want to miss the Polar Express. Hints of fall were in the air, and I knew immediately that we needed to come back for the Fall Foliage ride. Our family visited at the end of September. If you’re looking for a weekend getaway from Atlanta, this small town should be on your list. We had the BEST time while visiting, but the impetus for our trip was a Bryson City train ride on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, and boy was it worth it. We recently opted for one of our favorite weekend getaways with kids right over the GA border at Bryson City, NC. The best family fun vacation spots are often just up the road. RIDE THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN RAILROAD Courtesy of Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.
