From the Journal

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 …

Sanctuary in the Era of Covid-19

June 5, 2020 — Notes from the Inn

You can breathe easy here.

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, …

A 17 Year Old Guest Tells Her Fryemont Story

September 2, 2018 — From Our Guests

“It felt as if we were becoming part of the Inn’s history ourselves.”

A Motorcycling Paradise

July 12, 2018 — Notes from the Inn

Senior Innkeeper, George Brown, shares his thoughts on his favorite pastime, motorcycling .

Blue Cheese Dressing

May 21, 2018 — Recipes

Loaded with tangy Blue Cheese, this is our most popular dressing for salads and wings in the bar. Ingredients: 1 qt. mayonnaise 1/2 lb. blue cheese crumbles 1/4 c. finely chopped onion 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 c. sour cream 1 c. milk Directions: Add all ingredients to a medium bowl. Mix …

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 …