From the Journal

5 Fun Facts About the Funky Fryemont Inn

April 16, 2018 — General

The Fryemont Inn will be 95 years old in 2018! The original owners, Amos and Lillian Frye, advertised it as the “Inn Unique,” and for good reason. If you walk around the Inn you will notice that there isn’t a square corner or a flat surface anywhere. If you stand in the door to the …

The Majestic Elk of the Smokies

January 27, 2018 — General

Innkeepers Sue and George Brown were walking along a riverside path when they saw something jaw-dropping…

Fudge Brownie Pie

January 8, 2018 — Recipes

Chocolate lover? Then try out our delicious Fudge Brownie Pie!

The Magic of the Polar Express

November 29, 2017 — Notes from the Inn

Do you believe in magic? When you were little you probably did, especially when it came to the story of Santa and the North Pole. You may have grown up reading another Christmas classic, filled with the magic of the season—a popular book for children called The Polar Express. Thirty-two years ago, Chris Van Allsburg wrote …

Buttermilk Pie

November 3, 2017 — Recipes

Missing the Fryemont? Make our Buttermilk Pie (a favorite of our guests) to hold you over until your next visit!

Is the Fryemont Inn Haunted?

October 27, 2017 — Notes from the Inn

The Engineer “Wake up! We’re leaving!” Her husband’s sharp exclamations awoke her from her sleep. Groggy and disoriented, for a moment she forgot where she was. Then she remembered—room 216, at the Fryemont Inn. Her favorite room. Their favorite room. One she had slept in many times. She looked at her husband who was hastily …

Top Ten Fall Activities

October 10, 2017 — Notes from the Inn

1. Take a stroll or a hike at Deep Creek. Bring your camera to photograph three spectacular waterfalls. http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com (Photo by Anna Leonidov) 2. Explore the corn maze and go on a hay ride at Darnell Farms. Nothing is more fun for kids on a crisp autumn afternoon. http://darnellfarms.com/ (Photo by Darnell Farms) 3. Ride …