What to do in Swain County, NC

Activities, attractions and tours

A scenic overlook with a curved viewing platform, dense forest, and distant mountain ranges under a clear sky.
A mountain landscape with dense forests and a cloudy sky.
A sunset over a snow-covered mountain range with evergreen trees.
A forested valley with a winding road, surrounded by hills and a partly cloudy sky.
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Things to do

Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains of Beautiful Anakeesta

Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains

Rp657.033
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket

Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket

Rp267.885
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Rp267.706
per traveller
74% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Gatlinburg: SkyPark Entry Ticket with SkyLift Ride

Gatlinburg: SkyPark Entry Ticket with SkyLift Ride

Rp797.226
per adult
Gatlinburg: SkyPark Entry Ticket with SkyLift Ride
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains A Guided Tour

Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour

Rp142.083
per adult
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour

Rp482.014
per traveller
Great Smoky & Shenandoah National Park Driving Audio Tour
Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

Rp428.437
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rp285.565
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Discover the beauty, mystery, and history of America’s most visited national park on this self-guided drive through the Great Smoky Mountains.

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

Rp267.706
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

9.4/10 (652 reviews)
Explore the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a popular museum in Bryson City. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos.
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Day trip destinations from Swain County

A mountainous landscape with dense forest, a winding road, and a sunrise or sunset with clouds.

Waynesville

A calm lake reflecting a forest and a mountain.

Vonore

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake at sunrise.

Almond

A large dam with multiple gates, surrounded by lush green forest and hills.

Tapoco