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Clingmans Dome (Kuwohi)
The highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains at 6,643 ft, reached by a seven-mile spur road off Newfound Gap; a spiral observation tower gives 360-degree views over the Blue Ridge.
15 km · about 30 min drive
North Carolina, United States · North America
Bryson City works well as a base: 25 minutes from Cherokee, 20km from Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Bryson City is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 1,458, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Bryson City sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bryson City to your route.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (reporting mark GSMR) is a heritage and freight railroad based in Bryson City, North Carolina, United States. Originally formed in 1988, it has been owned and operated by American Heritage Railways since late 1999. The GSMR operates excursion trains on the former Southern RailwayRead more
(SOU) Murphy Branch between Dillsboro and Nantahala, North Carolina. The GSMR is one of the most popular tourist railroads in the United States, carrying 200,000 passengers each year.
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Bryson City is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.4313 latitude, -83.4494 longitude.
Bryson City has a population of approximately 1,458 people, making it a town in United States.
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The highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains at 6,643 ft, reached by a seven-mile spur road off Newfound Gap; a spiral observation tower gives 360-degree views over the Blue Ridge.
15 km · about 30 min drive
national park
America's most visited national park, renowned for its ancient mountains, diverse plant life, and misty ridges.
20 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
The only paved road over the crest of the Great Smoky Mountains, climbing to the 5,046 ft Newfound Gap on the Tennessee–North Carolina line with sweeping overlooks along the way.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A 6,292-foot summit near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway with 360-degree views of the Great Smoky and Plott Balsam mountains.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A broad, verdant valley in the Great Smoky Mountains with an 11-mile loop road passing historic homesteads, churches, and abundant wildlife.
34 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
NC Highway 28 from Deals Gap past Fontana Dam: a flowing, forest-lined driver's road steeped in moonshine-running lore, forming the classic loop with the Tail of the Dragon.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain theme park in Tennessee celebrating Appalachian culture with world-class rides and shows.
41 km · about 45 min drive
cafe
The home base of the Tail of the Dragon, America's most famous motorcycle road: where riders gather before and after tackling 318 curves in 11 miles.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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