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 Map
Settlers Mountain is perfectly located in the center of all activities from Bryson city to Rafting, Kayaking, biking, golfing and more
Water Adventures
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 fallsCherokee waterfalls / 33 min
Socco waterfalls, Mingo waterfalls 36 minutesNantahala 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
Outdoor Adventures
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:
Hiking, Bicycling, Fishing, Picnicking, Waterfalls, Historic Sites /
Oconaluftee Visitor Center / 28 minutes / Free Maps /
Guided Hiking Tours
A Walk in The Woods / Website
Train Adventures
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.
Fishing ADventures
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
Nearby Adventures
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
On Site Adventures
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)
Food & Drink
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 / 828 586-9678Balsom Falls Brewing Co. / Website / 828 631 1987