- 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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38.1 Miles
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Nantahala National Forest, Murphy, NC 28906
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Visitors can enjoy hiking, biking, and a variety of other recreational activities at Hanging Dog Recreation Area. The area offers access to Hiwassee Lake where visitors can also enjoy fishing and boating.
38.2 Miles
Featuring local folk art, Main Street Gallery has a collection of paintings, jewelry, and sculptures for visitors to view. The gallery features the work of over 75 local artists in a variety of mediums.
38.2 Miles
A branch of Butler Galleries, Butler's II is home to twenty different vendors of antique furniture, gifts, arts and crafts, and other merchandise. The gallery is located in a historic building.
38.4 Miles
The most popular waterfall in North Carolina is Looking Glass Falls in Pisgah Forest. The top is wheelchair accessible, and swimming is allowed below. There is no lifeguard on duty, however.
38.4 Miles
The 50-foot Moore Cove Falls rises 50 feet above Pisgah Forest, North Carolina. This gentle falls is one of the most popular in the area, and is less than a mile from the parking area.
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The Bald River Falls cascades over 100 feet to the steep rocks below it. Since the rock outcropping is slopped, the falls actually flow down the rocks rather than a free fall, and guests can drive past the falls in a car or hike to the top.
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Highway 281 South, 976 Grassy Ridge Rd (Visitor's Center), Sapphire, NC 28774
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Visitors to Gorges State Park can partake in hiking, fishing and camping among waterfalls and river gorges. Considered a temperate rain forest, the park is also home to several rare and endangered plant and animal species.
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With views of the Tusquitee Mountains, Lake Chatuge Recreation Area offers visitors an area to boat, swim, and fish. It also has a trail circling the lake that visitors can walk on.
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The most popular flea market in Tennessee is the Great Smokies Flea Market. A large range of items are available for purchase, including home décor, antiques, toys, clothing, crafts, art, tools, jewelry, automotive items, and sporting equipment.
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Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide that is 60 feet long. Visitors can slide down the waterfall which empties 11,000 gallons of water into the tidal pool below each minute.