Our scenic rail excursions take you from our historic depot in Bryson City, through the beautiful countryside of Western North Carolina.  Our variety of train options and special event trains makes us perfect for making memories!  We are one of the top Fun Things to do in NC for families.  Dine in our first class cars with private attendant and breathtaking views or take it all in while riding in an open air gondola!  Step on board for your next rail adventure.

The Cherokee Indian Reservation is on the Qualla Boundary in Western North Carolina and is home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.  While visiting you will find a vibrant Native American destination with cultural attractions, unique food choices and great shopping experiences.

Western North Carolina’s premier destination for great family fun! Over 100 arcade games, the region’s largest go cart track, Spin Zone bumper cars, laser tag, indoor mini golf, a play area for smaller children, and much more. Located on the Georgia Road in Franklin, NC, we’re easy to find and hard to forget!

828 Escape has cultivated unique escape room experiences that will challenge your mind and keep your heart pounding until the very end.  Clues, cryptic symbols and unexpected interactive materials used in each room guide players through exciting adventures.  Only the wiliest, most coordinated teams will escape.  Can you  beat the clock?

The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, a 1,500 seat state-of-the-art facility, presents the finest live entertainment to our area. Shows include Emmylou Harris, Tim Hawkins, Charley Pride, Tim Tebow, and Neal McCoy – as well as community theatre performances of The Little Mermaid and Fiddler on the Roof, to name a few. Visit us while you are in Franklin, NC. You won’t be disappointed!

UltraStar Multi-tainment Centers are family entertainment centers that offer multiple platforms of entertainment in two locations here in North Carolina.  One location in Cherokee NC and another in Murphy, NC.  From bowling and arcade, to dining in at sit-down restaurants.  UltraStar includes multiple bowling lanes, an assortment of arcade games with full redemption centers, full bars, along with private party, conference and banquet rooms.

Come experience the Western North Carolina Mountains.  Summer Tubing, catching a Rainbow trout from our pond or panning for gems @ the Scaly Mountain mine. You can visit our Bartram Market to satisfy you sweet tooth with candy, fudge, and ice cream. Check out our games, toys and puzzles for family game time at your cabin or camper.  We have hiking sticks and maps to lead you to the many waterfalls and hiking trails in our area, including the Bartram Trail.