Bryson City Island Park — Attraction in Bryson City

This could be such an awesome place..but unfortunately it just wasn't well kept. We came to Bryson City for a weekend trip and after seeing the reviews I just had to go here but I was disappointed. It was in a little bit of a rough location anyway but the over growth was thick. (4 foot tall in areas) we did get to see the train parked on the tracks. The kids loved that. FYI an umbrella stroller can't be used here without a lot of force. This place does have lots of potential hopefully our next visit this will be a better...

A small island park in the middle of the river with a walking trail going around it next to the water. When we visited it was very busy. There were many people with pets and they were not cleaning after them, so cleanliness was suffering badly. As an addition to (or because of) that, there were many bugs, so walking was not easy or pleasant. The trail itself might have been a little better maintained. In certain corner spots there were rough constructions that looked like home of the homeless. The city has a lot of work...

In a super sketchy area and not well marked. I wasn't sure where to park and if I was even in the right place. I was in town with my little dog and thought we'd get out a do a local trail in the late afternoon. Pulled up and thought no way. Did not at all feel safe to leave my truck or get out and walk. Definitely a shame for such a cute little town. The GSM National Park doesn't allow pets so this was the only option. I...