Climb aboard this North Carolina train ride for a spectacular view of the fall foliage through the Great Smoky Mountains.

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad's Polar Express train ride kicks off Friday, Nov. 7, in Bryson City. It's a magical ...

Bryson City and Swain County were not included under NC's limited access/no travel area rules following Helene, allowing the ...

Western North Carolina has made appearances on summer-related USA TODAY 10Best reader polls once again, earning spots on three different lists for outdoor fun. Polls released May 22 include Best ...

Tucked away in a quaint corner of our beautiful North Carolina mountains, Bryson City offers the opportunity to step back in time to an era of small-town life, cool mountain-flowing ...

Two Western North Carolina destinations were recognized in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice summer travel awards. Bridal Veil Falls hiking trail in DuPont State Recreational Forest ranked 8th best ...

As the holiday season approaches, few traditions capture the spirit of the season quite like a Santa train ride. These ...

On Saturday, September 6th, 2025, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a steam train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity ...

BRYSON CITY — Train enthusiasts with an eye for springtime scenery may want to make tracks to Bryson City in May for a trip through the Smoky Mountains. The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society ...

BRYSON CITY — On Saturday, May 3, the Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This is a wonderful opportunity to ...

Some of the best fall foliage can be found in North Carolina, in places such as Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, and Fontana Lake. Thankfully, there's a way that you can ...