Fryemont Inn, Bryson City

I hesitated before doing this review, as popularity may interfere with our next visit. We've stayed here 5 times at different times of the year as a central meeting place to get together with friends and have never been disappointed. This historic Inn is a great place to spend a week-end or a month. The trees interfere with the views from the rooms, but that's a plus. The rooms are clean and adequate with antique furnishings including some rooms with claw footed tubs.. The chef prepared food alone is worth the trip. The included Friday evening dinner and Saturday breakfast will literally have you waddling out the door. A room and 4 meals for 2 people is the greatest 2 night value we've ever found. The staff will prepare a lunch basket for a nominal fee but you do need to reserve your dinner table before leaving the Inn for your day's activities. You can spend time wandering the grounds, play games or read in the lobby. Bryson City is a stop on the Smokey Mtn RR and has the typical mountain tourist shops, but the area abounds with things to do including Harrah's (20 minutes) if you feel lucky. White water rafting is 25 minutes away, tubing is closer, horseback riding & fishing @ Fontana Reservoir are just some opportunities available for kids from 8 to 80.