You'll soon learn why this Bryson City railway of the past is popular with travelers. If you're looking for other things to keep you busy, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, Nantahala Brewing Company, and Smoky Mountain Country Club are in the area as well. They won't take very long to get to from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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Cedar Crest Inn
Kenilworth
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Jan 15 - Jan 18
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Orlando (MCO) to Asheville (AVL)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (373 reviews)
Beautiful Inn, wonderful people and a comfortable bed
Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025
The Horse Shoe Farm
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Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asheville (AVL)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)
Every staff member went out of his/her way to make us more comfortable.
Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024
The Oliver Hotel
Downtown Knoxville
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Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (649 reviews)
Room was spotless. Staff was amazing. Location was perfectly centralized.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
Reviews of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
4.6
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Didn't go there. Went to watch a game on t.v which we don't have. So it was perfect.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Marked in error did nt go
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Please be sure to schedule online ahead of time. It's not just a tour ride around the town for anyone who doesn't know. It is actually a 4 1/2 hr tour that must be reserved. Check the calendar for dates and times.
1/5 - Terrible
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wished I had known this was available!
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Great small town for kids and parents. Very safe and everything is walking distance . They have a train museum with toy trains right next to the GSMR.
5/5 - Excellent
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Be sure go on a narrated trip.
Popular places to visit
Tom Branch Falls
Explore the great outdoors at Tom Branch Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.
Indian Creek Falls
A short walk from a confluence of creeks and woodlands filled with wildflowers, this long set of falls provides a scenic view from the observation deck.
Sequoyah National Golf Club
5/5(4 reviews)
Play pristine greens and scenic fairways nestled amid dramatic mountain landscapes that have been revered for centuries by the Cherokee people.
Oconaluftee Islands Park
4.5/5(24 reviews)
Enjoy picnics on the banks of the Oconaluftee River, relax while tubing through rippling rapids, stroll amid an enchanting bamboo forest and sit around a bonfire.
Oconaluftee Indian Village
4.5/5(14 reviews)
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Oconaluftee Indian Village during your travels in Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in this quaint area.
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
4.5/5(8 reviews)
You can get tickets for a performance at Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama during your trip to Cherokee. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this quaint area.
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The Mitchell Suite above Dolce, Bryson City, walk to restaurants & GSMRailroad
Bryson City NC
Private Unit Downtown Next to GSM Railroad & Polar Express
Bryson City NC
The Everett Suite above Dolce, Bryson City, walk to restaurants and GSMRailroad
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Calhoun House Inn & Suites
110 Bryson Ave Bryson City NC
Relax Inn
40 Highway 19 South Bryson City NC
Convenient Downtown Location!
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Bryson City Bungalow
Bryson City NC
Great New Downtown Tiny House 2 minutes to Smoky Mountain Railroad,dogs welcome
Bryson City NC
Bryson City Tiny Home - Walk to it All!
Bryson City NC
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