- 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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Formerly Thunder Alley Lanes, the newly renovated Country Side Lanes has 22 high performance alleys for traditional or league bowling. The facilities also provide a snack bar, billiards and an arcade area.
16.7 Miles
Ripley's Moving Theater involves patrons strapping into seats that move in 8 directions and watching a movie with special effects that will simulate them being in the movie. Each movie lasts about 15 minutes.
17.1 Miles
Maggie Valley has many beautiful hiking locations, and Waterrock Knob is among the most beautiful. The Knob is perched at the apex of a 1.2-mile walking trail, and offers unparalleled views of the entire Maggie Valley.
17.4 Miles
Entertaining in a scary way, Where Shadows Walk features tours of haunted houses, buildings and graveyards. Along with cemetery tours, there are also historical and special holiday outings dedicated to seeing and experiencing ghosts.
17.5 Miles
Featuring 24 AMF lanes, Franklin Lanes provides both open and league bowling with automatic scoring and a pro shop. The center offers a tiki bar with drinks, karaoke and flat-screen televisions along with a skating rink.
17.6 Miles
Sitting 5,342 feet above Franklin, North Carolina, the Wayah Bald Lookout Tower offers unrivaled views of the surrounding land. The tower lies along the Appalachian Trail and is easily accessible from other area trails. There are outhouses and picnic tables on the tower's grounds.
17.6 Miles
The building that was once Franklin, North Carolina's county jail is now the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. The Museum has eight rooms crammed with gems, jewelry, mineral samples and information related to mining and gemology.
17.6 Miles
Located in the Smokey Mountains, the Scottish Tartans Museum in downtown Franklin, North Carolina features displays of Highland historical dress. The museum, which was established in 1963, is also home to an expansive gift shop.
17.6 Miles
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86 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
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The historic Scottish Tartans Museum & Heritage Center is a museum and gift shop that was founded to study the origins and development of the tartans. The museum has artifacts including rare Scottish books, kilts, and sporrans.
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26 E Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734
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The Pantaleo Art Gallery At Main Street Coffee & Tea is an art gallery filled with a large variety of photography. Visitors commonly enjoy visiting the gallery when stopping by the shop for coffee or tea.