Discover Bryson City’s Relaxed, Affordable Shopping Experience
Whether you are shopping for a small souvenir or furniture, unique arts and crafts or a pair of flip flops – you can find it all in Bryson City. Our town may be small but we offer a variety of stores. if we don’t have it, you probably don’t need it.
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Antiquing in Bryson City. There’s No Telling What You’ll Find.
Bryson City’s three downtown antique stores offer an endless variety of old time goods.
Sleepy Hollow Farm Studio
Handcrafted works of gourd art, with many featuring basketry and utilizing all natural plants and materials such as rattan, cane and sea grass.
Darnell Farms
A family-owned and operated farm for more than thirty years, that specializes in sustainably grown appalachian fruits and vegetables. Our farm is located on an oasis surrounded by the Tuckaseegee River, bring your family and let our farm be yours.
Madison’s on Main
Madison’s on Main features a large selection of ladies apparel and accessories, upscale home accents, bath and body products, candles, gourmet gifts, jewelry, baby items and specialty chocolates. Shoppers will find exclusive lines such as Archipelago bath and body products, k. hall candles, Maggie Lyon chocolates and items from 3 Marthas baby collection. Take a virtual tour of the shop.
McClanahan’s
McClanahan's; an upscale general store filled with beautiful and unique gifts for everyone in the family. Shop an extensive inventory including home decor, glassware, women's and men's apparel, boots, shoes, handbags, and much more - including Brighton and Waxing Poetic! Looking for accommodations? Try the luxury lofts upstairs!
Getcha Graphics
Custom signs, banners, decals, store fronts, vehicle lettering, and more.
Gernandt Stringed Instruments
Bob Gernandt works with individual customers, helping them select the finest woods and details that best suit their unique tastes and personality. His line of quality, hand-crafted stringed instruments include Irish bouzoukis, citterns, mandolins, mandocellos, mountain dulcimers, acoustic and electric guitars.
The Local Market 210
The Local Market is your friendly neighborhood convenience store. Not only do we serve a wide variety of deli offerings, but you will also find all of your daily grab-and-go essentials, as well as many local products. Built for our customers, our philosophy is simple, "we are neighbors you can count on."
Walgreens
For all of your health and wellness needs. Come to your friendly neighborhood pharmacy. On the Corner of Happy and Healthy™
Medicine Man Crafts
Since 1963 the Medicine Man Craft Shop has provided a unique shopping experience in Cherokee, NC, specializing in authentic locally crafted arts and herbals. Come peruse our medicinal and ceremonial herbs as well as local basketry, pottery, carvings, jewelry, books, and much more!
Swain County Farmers & Artisans Market
Swain County Farmers Market is held every Friday & Saturday, 9am - 2pm, at the Aquarium Park, May through October. Shop for local, fresh produce, baked goods, honey, preserves, and local crafts. A Holiday Market (artisans only) is held on certain Fridays & Saturdays Mid-November - Mid-December.
Buttermilk Farms Antique Market
Antique market with numerous dealers and consignors. Featuring a wide variety of antiques, vintage items, collectibles, and repurposed items. Specialties include furniture, glassware, home decor, rugs, quilts, advertising items, jewelry, industrial, cast iron, and kitchen items. Only local dealer of Old Crow Soaps. We buy individual pieces as well as estates.
Uncle Bunky’s Christmas Cottage
Bryson City's only Christmas Shop featuring a variety of ornaments, including those with the trademarked Bryson City logo, holiday decor, mugs and plates. You will also find stuffed animals and children's books, t-shirts, knitted hats, gloves, socks and throws.
Art Explorations of WNC
Art Explorations was designed to offer art classes for every one of all ages and skill levels or for those who just want to have fun trying something new. Instructor Melissa Owens is a flourishing artist who endeavors to share her love of art with others by passing along her gained knowledge of several art mediums including: acrylic painting, oil and pastel chalks, sketching, drawing, colored pencil and several other mediums and various crafting skills.
Gallery Zella
Browse Gallery Zella’s Showrooms – 25 artists in 4 showrooms in the 104-year-old, newly restored Citizens Bank Building, a must-see downtown landmark. Original paintings by internally renowned masters as well as regional and local favorites. Sculptures and photography, plus unique gifts, books, artisan jewelry and decorative art. Meet the Artist Receptions throughout the year. Take a virtual tour of the showrooms.
Charleston Station
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You are cordially invited to visit with us - browse through our rooms of pottery, baskets, old and new quilts, antiques, collectables, and much more. Restore your spirits, and relax in our front porch rockers. Located in Bryson City on the corner of Main and River Streets.
Buck and Squaw Crafts INC.
Located in downtown Cherokee, the Buck and Squaw features a varity of merchandise including moccasins, handmade jewelry, and much more. Open from Mid-March to January 1st.
Bryson City Tire Company
Sales and service of name brand tires as well as NC inspections, and minor service work including oil changes and disc brake work. Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Montagne Handwoven
Montagne Handwoven’s subtly designed, meticulously crafted rugs are custom woven to fulfill each client’s specific design objectives. Hand-dyed, handwoven, and hand-finished, Montagne Handwoven rugs combine traditional weaving techniques with complex but delicate use of color to create an effect that is at once timeless and modern.
Cherokee Office Supply
Cherokee Office Supply provides all you need for your home office or your corporate workplace. Contact the courteous staff for a personal visit, order online, or fax your order in - we make it easy for you to stay connected and in business!
Grizzly’s Leather
As a local, family-owned business we have served the region with quality leather apparel, accessories, and gifts since 1984. Local Native American crafts and jewelry from Southwestern Native tribes are offered, as well as some leather products handmade in house. We also carry a large selection of brand name knives. Come see us!
Friends of the Library Used Book Store
Our bookstore shelves are stocked with used books on a wide range of topics; best sellers, books by North Carolina authors, oldies and autographed books, children’s books, puzzles, videos, DVDs and magazines. All items have been donated. The bookstore is open from noon until 4pm. Please call ahead to check if the store is open.
Appalachian Mercantile
Appalachian Mercantile, located in the center of Bryson City, offers a large selection of unique gourmet specialty foods, sauces, condiments and old time candies. Also many handcrafted items including pottery, glassware, jewelry, walking sticks, woodcraft, candles, trolls, brooms, kudzu baskets, soaps, and goats milk lotions. We also carry an array of wind chimes, local interest books and maps, tee shirts, stuffed animals and gifts. Come in and join us for a while. Take a virtual tour
Art & Jewelry by Traditional Hands
Authentic, high quality Native American wampum, turquoise, and silver jewelry handcrafted by General B. Grant (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) and other artists from different tribes. Also available are arts and crafts from Native American artists throughout North America and Canada; sculptures, paintings, knives, beadwork, pottery and much more.
Local Handmade Pottery
Working studio and gallery open to the public. Electric, gas, and wood fired functional pottery as well as raku and horsehair decorative pottery available for sale.
Sweet Lemon Consignment Boutique
Sweet Lemon Consignment Boutique offers clothing (infants, boys & girls, women), jewelry & scarves, and small home decor items in a convenient downtown location.
Swain Power Equipment, Inc.
Husqvarna sales and service for all small engines.
One Twenty Main
Housed in a historic, renovated storefront in downtown Bryson City, One Twenty Main features the work of local artist Ashley Hackshaw as well as a selection of home décor items, journals, books, and art supplies.
Pursenality
Conveniently located in downtown Bryson City adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Pursenality is a unique purse and accessory boutique featuring several lines of purses, jewelry, apparel, hand creams and bath products, and specialty items.
Gooder Grafix
Signs, screenprinting, trophies, engraving, plaques, awards, magnets, and much more. Quick, reliable service with installation services available.
Clampitt Ace Hardware/N.C. Clampitt Hardware Co.
Two hardware stores. ACE is a full service store including lumber. The Old Clampitt's store was established in 1935 and not has not changed much since. From buggy whips to washboards, churns to cow bells, you'll find a lot of interesting stuff at Clampitt's. Take a virtual tour.
Calby’s Antiques and Gifts
Calby's Antiques and Gifts is located in the Historic 1905 Bennett's Drug Store building on Bryson City's picturesque Everett Street. Calby's offers a unique blend of antiques, collectibles and gifts; specializing in china, silver, glassware and decorative items, as well as jewelry and small furniture. Open Monday through Saturday.
Bryson City Outdoors Shopping
The self proclaimed "coolest" store in downtown Bryson City, come and see for yourself. Shop our selection of outdoor gear that will help you hit the trail, water or campground. Looking for a local t-shirt or hat to take back with you? We design all of our own! Visit our craft beer taproom & bottle shop to enjoy a rotating selection of 12 draft beers/ciders and 250+ beers/ciders and wine to enjoy here or take to-go.
Elizabeth Ellison Gallery
Utilizing both traditional and oriental techniques -- and sometimes employing American Indian motifs -- Ms. Ellison depicts the varied wildflowers, animals, human inhabitants, and landscapes of the Smokies region. She was recently the subject of a "Carolina Camera" CBS-TV profile syndicated to affiliated stations throughout the eastern United States, and Elizabeth Ellison Watercolors was one of the establishments selected for inclusion in Fodor's Guide to the National Parks and Seashores of the East (1994).
Mountain Ford Inc
Hometown Ford dealership featuring new and used cars, full service department and friendly staff.
Bryson Vape Store
E-Cigarettes and Vaping supplies. Liquids, batteries, Mods, tanks, Five Pawns Liquid, Vape Lounge and free service on all Vape devices.
Dogwood Crafters, Inc.
A craft cooperative since 1976, Dogwood Crafters showcases the handmade treasures created by regional artisans who continue the old-time Appalachian craft traditions. You'll also find some modern translations of these arts and crafts in unique gifts, jewelry, Christmas ornaments, paintings, home décor, and more as well as a full schedule of heritage arts and crafts classes.
Uncle Bunky’s T-Shirt Shop
Conveniently located in downtown Bryson City, just a stone's throw from the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Uncle Bunky's offers a large variety of t-shirts, hoodies, and hats for every member of the family as well as plush toys, gifts, and other Bryson City memorabilia.
Allyson Gernandt Gemstone Jewelry
Allyson Gernandt is an award winning silversmith who creates handmade and custom earrings, bracelets, pendants, and rings both with gemstones and without.
Pappy’s Personalized Signs
Custom created signs for your home or business. All signs are routed, carved, wood burnt, or painted on red cedar.
Smith’s Dry Goods
Retail store carrying apparel, boots; including equestrian and workforce, and outdoor activity items. Family owned and operated in one of the town's oldest buildings (c. 1910). On the Tuckasegee River at the Everett Street bridge.
Southbound Marketplace
Southbound Marketplace began with Southbound Mobile; a renovated vintage 1967 Avion travel trailer offering a collection of stylish, quality women's apparel and accessories. While you can still book Southbound Mobile for events, The Marketplace offers a larger selection of women's apparel and accessories, bath and body products, girls clothing, and home decor items.Take a virtual tour.
Loose Moose
Whimsical and unique, the Loose Moose offers a large selection of souvenir t-shirts for all ages and sizes. Store features many local and made in America products as well as an ever changing selection of jewelry, toys, games and gifts. From seasonal clothing for the outdoor enthusiast to moose and bear themed household gift items, the Loose Moose is your one stop shopping destination in downtown Bryson City!
Susan Coe Pottery
Handmade functional pottery, uniquely crafted wooden clocks and pressed flower products for practical use.
Native American Craft Shop
Located in Cherokee, North Carolina, the home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Gallery sells limited edition giclée prints of the works of internationally known Native American artists and Western artists, as well as beautiful traditional and contemporary baskets, pottery and other works created by Cherokee and other Native American crafters.
Village Florist & Gifts
We're a local Bryson City florist specializing in courteous, professional service and the highest quality floral and gift items to be found in the region. Open Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-12pm.
Humanité Boutique
Humanité Boutique is Bryson's original, affordable style boutique! Humanité provides stylish women’s apparel and unique home goods-stocked with on-trend daywear, adorable party frocks, versatile work pieces, smart denim, and stylish basics. Humanité strives to take a compassionate and conscientious approach to providing high style at accessible price points. By seeking out “green” labels that utilize organic materials and eco-friendly production methods, Humanité supports companies that are conscientious of good environmental practices. Take a virtual tour
The Cottage Craftsman
Featuring only regional handcrafted items and artisans. Baskets, pottery, wood turned pieces, art and jewelry are only a few of the many treasures you will find at The Cottage Craftsman. Gourmet NC wine and cheeses with Saturday wine tastings in season. Now offering basket making classes, call for more information.
Great Smoky Mountains Association Bookstore & Gift Shop
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park visitor information center and bookstore offers books, maps, clothing, historic food, toys, convenience items, and gifts. The store is operated by the Great Smoky Mountains Association, a nonprofit organization that has been helping the Park since 1953. All purchases benefit the educational, historical, and scientific efforts of the park. Located in the Swain County Heritage Museum in the historic courthouse in downtown Bryson City.
Second Hand Rose
You never know what treasures you might find with a selection ranging from name brand clothing, purses, and shoes to furniture, household items and antiques.
Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
Stecoah Valley Center is home to an Artisans Gallery, an 11-week Summer Concert Series, a Fall Harvest Festival, the Schoolhouse Cafe (seasonal hours), and a variety of adult classes from cooking to arts and crafts as well as business and technical assistance for artists.
Bryson City - Swain County
Chamber of Commerce
210 Main Street
P.O. Box 509
Bryson City, NC 28713
Karen Proctor
Executive Director
828-488-3681
877-472-1681
Order a free Visitor Guide featuring Bryson City and the North Carolina Smokies
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