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 ...

SPENCER, N.C. — Grab your hot chocolate and true believers, the Polar Express is coming to North Carolina. Both the North Carolina Transportation Museum and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will ...

Though Asheville and Western North Carolina as a whole have been through a lot since Tropical Storm Helene swept through the region, Christmas isn't canceled. If you want to get on one classic ...

Located on the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the picturesque mountain town of Bryson City, N.C., sets the stage for a memorable holiday experience and lots of old-fashioned fun with ...

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, ...