Aquarium Park — Attraction in Bryson City

You would think you're pulling into an alley but really it is a 1-way road, keep going and it will finally open up to a parking lot. This is a donation based aquarium, if you are walking around the town and have kids this is a perfect 10 minute stop to check out the fish, salamander, and frogs. A few walked in and left and didn't realize the middle spot had a place for kids to crawl underneath to see salamanders from a different perspective. Staff is...

It's a small Farmer's Market and crafts market. Rather limited number of very nice vendors. You can wander around and get a really good feel for what's there, even talk with the vendors and be back in your car in thirty minutes. It gets larger with more produce a little later in the season. It's worth...

This has become one of our favorite places to stop for a picnic lunch. They are not open on Wednesday but the picnic tables are always available. There are 2 tables in a covered shelter. The Tuckaseegee River is just a few steps from there. We go by Ingles Grocery store and get salad makings and enjoy...