The Polar Express departs from Bryson City Depot, 45 Mitchell Street in Bryson City and operates from November 7th until December 31st, 2024. It’s advised you arrive one hour before the departure time ...

Bryson City, tucked in the Great Smoky Mountains in Swain County, was among the Western North Carolina spots spared from the worst of Hurricane Helene’s wrath. It is open for travelers looking for ...

Come November, Bryson City is all lit up in the Christmas Spirit. They decorate all the buildings with light displays to create a magical Christmas Mountain town to match the Polar Express experience.

Many Western NC towns that would normally see a surge of tourists for fall leaf season are not only recovering from the storm’s aftermath but also struggling due to the drop in visitors. Bryson City, ...