From the Journal

May 31st Book Launch for “Land of the Blue Shadows”

May 13, 2025 — General

Event Details: Date: May 31 Open house and book signing from 2–4pm, followed by a wine and cheese reception from 4–6pm, including readings by the authors at 5pm. All are welcome! About the book: Nestled outside Bryson City, on the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountains, lies the home of George and Elizabeth Ellison. For …

Rocking Through the Decades Weekend – September 20 – 22

July 11, 2024 — General

September 20-22 Find your favorite Concert T-shirt or Tie-Dye & Let’s Dance! The Remnants -an awesome rock band based out of Franklin covering hits spanning several decades, is excited to bring big fun to the Fryemont Inn on September 21st. Each of the members is a gifted vocalist, which means they cover a large variety …

Mediterranean Weekend – Mountain Style

July 11, 2024 — General

Weekend Event Schedule Friday August 23rd Innkeepers Reception with Hors D’oevres Regular Dinner Menu Trivia Night – Join us after dinner for a fun night of Mediterranean Music, Trivia, Storytelling and be ready to “Walk Like an Egyptian” and/or dance the “King Tut.” Saturday August 24th Regular Breakfast Multicourse Mediterranean Dinner – featuring Hors …

Photos from Opening Weekend 2023

May 16, 2023 — From Our Guests

We are so grateful to everyone who came out to celebrate the opening weekend of our 100th anniversary year! The…

Centennial Celebration Events

March 7, 2023 — General

It’s a very special year at Fryemont Inn. It’s our 100th birthday! We are eager to invite you all to join us to celebrate all year long. 2023 Event Schedule We’ll be celebrating like it’s the roaring 20s all year long, so feel free to don your flapper fringe and jazz suits to dinner and …

Top 10 Ways to Spend a Big Day in a Small Town

June 10, 2022 — Notes from the Inn

Your Guide to Bryson City Day Trips Bryson City, North Carolina has it all—mountains, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, an excursion train and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With so many nearby activities to choose from, how to spend your day can be a difficult decision. Forty years of Innkeeping has given Sue Brown of …

Fly Fishing Bryson City: The Best Fishing in Western North Carolina and the Smokies

April 21, 2022 — General

They fasten red wool round a hook…and the fish, attracted and maddened by the color, comes straight at it–thinking from the pretty sight to gain a dainty mouthful. Fly fishing has come a long way since Roman author Claudius Aelianus wrote about the Macedonians fishing the Astraeus River in 222 AD! Today, novices, professionals, and …

Dog-Friendly Activities in Bryson City, NC

August 19, 2021 — General

Vacations are better when we can bring along our furry family members, and Bryson City offers plenty of great dog-friendly activities. Here are some of our top nearby dog-friendly recommendations: Lunch on the town. Many local restaurants welcome pets and even have special pet-friendly outside dining areas set up. Both Anthony’s Pizza and CJ’s welcome pets …

Sarge’s Guide to the Best Kayaking Lakes in Western North Carolina

March 29, 2021 — Notes from the Inn

Richard Colgate, AKA Sarge, has been leading kayakers to the most picturesque lakes near Bryson City for years. He is also the bartender at The Fryemont Inn, and he’ll happily provide nearby kayaking recommendations or even be your guide. Imagine gliding serenely through smooth, calm waters on a flatwater mountain lake trail with breathtaking scenery …

A Magical Forest

May 14, 2019 — General

Imagine walking back in time through a wildflower carpeted grove of 100 foot trees–trees so old they were already mature during the American Revolution, the settling of Jamestown and the Civil War. Less than an hour’s drive, only 36 miles from the Fryemont Inn, you will find an untouched remnant of the original Appalachian Forest, …