Are you ready for your next adventure?

We are very excited you are considering a vacation in our area. As you can see, we have lots of adventures for you to explore. Settlers Mountain, established in 1959, is in the center of all these activities and makes for a perfect spot to be your home base. Whether you want to just watch nature on the porch and relax, go for some high adrenaline activities, or just ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad you will always be happy to return to your home on settlers mountain. So let the adventures begin with a perfectly clean, pet friendly home. 

Settlers Mountain is perfectly located in the center of all activities from Bryson city to Rafting, Kayaking, biking, golfing and more

TUBING: 

  • Smokey Mountain Tube and Raft / Website / 27 minutes

  • Deep Creek Tubing Center / Website / 17 minutes

    RAFTING

  • Tsali Recreation Area / Website / 18 minutes

  • Nantahala Outdoor Center / Website / 17 minutes

  • Wild water /  Website / 15 min

    KAYAKING & paddle boarding: 

  • Nantahala Outdoor Center / Website / 17 minutes

  • Bryson City Outdoors / Website / 10 minutes

BOATING

  • Tsali Recreation Area / Website / 18 minutes

  • Alarka marina / Website / 12 miniutes

  • Fontana Lake - Alarka Boat Dock / Website / 14 minutes

Waterfall viewing

  • Deep Creek park/ 16 mins
    Indian creek falls, Tom Branch falls, Juney whank falls

  • Cherokee waterfalls / 33 min
    Socco waterfalls, Mingo waterfalls 36 minutes

  • Nantahala River / 18 min

  • Upper river cascades  / 30 minutes

  • Highlands area / 45 min to 60 min
    Bridal veil falls,Dry falls Lower Cullasaja Falls, Big Laurel Falls

Zip line: 

  • Nantahala Outdoor Center / Website / 17 minutes

  • wild water zipline / website / 15 minutes

    Horesback riding:

  • Tsali Recreation Area / Website / 18 minutes

  • Carolina Outfitters / Website / 32 minutes

  • Smokemount riding stables / Website / 33 minutes

  • End of trail riding stables / Website / 27  minutes

    Mountain biking:

  • Tsali Recreation Area / Website / 18 minutes

  • Tsali bike shop / Website / 10 min

  • Nantahala Outdoor Center / Website / 17 minutes

Gem mining: 

  • Carolina Outfitters / Website / 32 minutes

  • Deep Creek Tubing Center / Website / 17 minutes

  • Old cardinal gem mine/ Website / 34 minutes

    atv trail riding:

  • Wayehutta OHV Riding Area / Website / 45 minutes

    Golf

  • Sequoia National Golf Club / Website / 16 minutes

  • Smokey Mountain Country Club / Website / 17 minutes

Elk Watching

  • Great Smoky Mountain National Park Visitor Center / Website / 26 min

PARKS / OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

  • TSALI RECREATION AREA

    • Hiking, Biking, Boating, Horseback, Fishing, Hunting, Scenic Drive, Picnicking / Website / 18 minutes

  • GREAT SMOKEY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK

Great smoky mountain railroad / bryson city / 10 min

Take the whole family for a scenic train ride through the Mountains. The Great Smokey Mountain Railroad is located just minutes away from Settlers Mountain in Bryson City. With 53 miles of track, 2 tunnels and 25 bridges, the GSMR offers a variety of excursions that explore the amazing landscape of Western North Carolina.

Polar express

Bunny hopper

Dining and wine  

Gorge excursions 

Fly fishing/ lake fishing/ river fishing/ stream fishing

Great Smokies Fishing / View Website

Trout ponds 

Cooper Creek trout farm / Website / 22 min

Fly fishing museum

Website / 10 min

Fly shop/guides/tackle

Tuckaseegee fly shop / Website / 10 minutes

Blue Ridge Parkway / Website / 26 minutes

Road to Nowhere / Website / 15 minutes

Tail of the Dragon / Website / 55 minutes

Cherohala Ridge Parkway / Website  / 48 minutes

Cherokee

  • Harrahs casino / Website / 20 minutes

  • Cherokee Museum / Website / 20 minutes

  • Oconaluftee indian village / 23 minutes

  • Oconaluftee Island park / 20 minutes

  • Great smoky national park / 20 minutes

  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama / Website / 24 minutes

    Fontana Lake

    Pontoon boat rentals 

  • Almond boat docks / Website / 17 minutes

  • Alarka boat docks / Website / 15 minutes

    Nantahalla Gorge

  • 22min / Website

    DOWNTOWN BRYSON CITY, NC

  • Named "One of 20 Best Small Towns to Visit" by Smithsonian / 12 minutes

MUSEUMS

  • Swain County Heritage Museum / Website / 12 minutes

  • Fly fishing Museum / Website / 12 minutes

    FARM

  • Darnell Farms / Website / 12 minutes

    FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:

  • Fun Factory in the Smokies / Arcade, Mini Golf, Go Cart Track, Bowling, Laser Tag, Dining / Website / 45 min

    FREE CONCERT SERIES

  • Bryson City - Music In the Mountains Concert Series / 12 minutes

    SPA 

  • Lakeview at Fontana / Website / 9 min

  • Nurture Wellness Studio / Website / 10 min

  • Appalachian trail / Website / 20 minutes

  • Deep creek hiking & camping / Website / 11 minutes

  • Nolen creek hiking / 25 minutes

  • Tsali park / 15 minutes

7 cabins share 200 private acres full of beautiful Smoky Mountain views

Trails: 

  • Jack Rabbit Run Trail / 1.8 miles

  • Turkey Hollow Trail / 1.1 miles

    Rec Room

  • washer & dryer (detergent provided)

  • foosball table

  • board games

  • bocce ball

  • trac-ball

  • cornhole

  • DVD library

Shared Fire Pit: 

  • Centrally located fire pit available for all guests

  • Seating for 11 provided

  • Hotdog & marshmallow forks in rec room

    Family Pavilion

  • Picnic tables & seating available

  • Propane grill on-site

  • Lighted for evening enjoyment

    (Please clean up after yourself so we don’t attract bears)

Dining in Bryson City, NC

  • Jimmy Macs / Website / 828 488 4700

  • Pasqualino’s Italian / Website / 828 488 9555

  • Anthony’s restaurant / Website / 828 488 8898

  • Everett Street Diner  / Website / 828 488 0123

  • Bar-B-Q wagon / Facebook / 828 488 9521

  • High-test Deli & sweet shop / Website / 828 488 1919

  • Nate and Nicks / Website / 828 488 0500

  • Mountain Perks Espresso Bar & Cafe / Website / 828 9561

  • Fryemont Inn Restaurant and bar / Website / 828 488 2159

  • La Dolce Vita Bakey / Website / 828 488 5888

  • Soda Pops Ice cream Parlor / Facebook / 828 788 0013

  • The Chocolate shop / Website / 828 488 9119

  • Guayabitio’s Mexican Restaurant / Website / 828 488 1336

  • C.J’s Grill / 828 488 9880

  • Unplugged Pub / Website / 828 538 2488

  • Mountain Layers Brewing Company / Website / 828 538 0115

  • Bryson City Brewing / Website / 828 538 0085

  • Nantahala Brewing Company / Website / 828 488 2337
    Innovation Brewing / Website / 828 586-9678

  • Balsom Falls Brewing Co. / Website / 828 631 1987