Welcome to McKinley Edwards Inn
Historic Mountain Inn
In Bryson City, North Carolina
Located on a hillside
overlooking the Great Smoky Mountains, the McKinley Edwards Inn is one of the most lovely hotels in Bryson City, NC. The inn offers a beautiful mountain setting in a historic Bryson City landmark. It also provides guests with an upgraded continental breakfast in the main house, which has multiple common areas for activities such as watching TV, movies, playing board games, or just visiting. We love families, and to make their stay enjoyable, we have created an amazing outdoor area with giant Jenga, a bean bag toss, picnic tables, and more. Guest rooms are located in a three-story building, and are separated from the main house by a beautifully-landscaped courtyard with koi pond and fire pit.
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Gateway to the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park lies on the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The park, which straddles the Great Smoky Mountains Ridgeline, has some of highest mountains east of the Rocky Mountains. Major peaks include Clingmans Dome and Mount Guyot. The Appalachian Trail also runs through the park. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular park in the United States, with millions of visitors in a typical year.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers numerous opportunities to experience a variety of outdoor activities. The park has around 850 miles of trails and dirt roads made for hiking, with dozens of miles along the Appalachian Trail. And, trails don't have to be difficult to be spectacular. For example, the Clingmans Dome trail and the Laurel Falls trail are both relatively easy hikes, but both lead to spectacular views, well worth the effort to reach.
Fly fishing is another popular activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Brook trout are native to the area, and brown trout and rainbows also populate the waterways. You can also enjoy horseback riding, water tubing, and bicycling at various park locations. And don't miss the shows fireflies put on in the early summer. The park has a number of firefly species, and they light up at night, between May and June.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, with it's historic depot located in Bryson City, North Carolina, offers a variety of passenger-train excursions and special train-ride events throughout the year.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad includes over 50 miles of track that run through the remote Western North Carolina countryside, crossing through massive river gorges, scenic valleys, and rugged Carolina Mountains.
Round trips can run from half day excursions to full day adventures. For example, the Nantahala Gorge Excursion is a 44-mile run through the Nantahala Gorge. This tour also passes by the Little Tennessee River, the Natahala River, and Fontana Lake. The Tuckasegee River Excursion runs 33 miles through lush meadows and rustic old railroad towns.
During your trip, you'll be able to experience the unique beauty of the Western North Carolina countryside. There are over a hundred varieties of trees in the area, as well as numerous flowering plants. Enjoy mountain laurel blooms, white dogwood blossoms, and startling flame azaleas. And, don't forget to look for the wild blackberries and blueberries dotting the fields along the way.
After you ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, stick around in Bryson City for a while. Take in a meal, visit historic sites and museums, and meet the friendly folks that make our area the wonderful place it is.
Guest Book
What Our Guests have to say
My partner and I stayed overnight during our weekend getaway. The service, room quality, and unique experience were all done in a friendly and welcoming way that allowed us to relax for our get away. We stayed in B3 and would stay there again in a heartbeat.
We had an amazing Anniversary stay at this Inn. The Inn keepers gave great attention to every little detail. Breakfast was delicious both days, and it was very pet friendly. We will definitely be going back.
We could not be happier with the entire experience of our stay. The innkeepers were outstanding and super helpful! They made it possible for us to swap rooms with another guests so we could bring our pet last minute AND made provisions for some dietary restrictions in the delicious, home cooked breakfast. Never had a hotel or bed and breakfast go out of their way like that. Our family really loved everything about this place and would recommend it over and over. Again.
This is by far one of the cleanest hotels I have been to in a while. Breakfast was great, and different from your typical breakfast buffet. Customer service is wonderful. It’s also really close to the polar express and the downtown area which is a plus for us! Pretty great for the price!
My husband and I stayed overnight before the train ride. It was perfect, quaint, clean, very quite. Rooms were warm and cozy, beds were very comfortable, and the owners were superb. Very accommodating. If ever this way again will definitely stay. Recommend anyone staying here for any event, please check them out!!!!!!
We had the most amazing stay at McKinley Edwards Inn. They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and comfortable. They even left a surprise in our room for my son when we returned from the Polar Express. The room was clean and the breakfast was delicious. 100/10! We will definitely return!
This was our first time staying here, and we loved it! There is such a thing as
hospitality at its best. The breakfast was tasty and the attention to detail is
evident. Note: Instead of booking through a trip website call the inn directly to
make your reservations. You get a better price, and you will receive repeat guest
discount. This establishment goes out of their way to make your stay enjoyable.
It’s by far the best place that we have stayed in.
This is such a cozy and cute Inn. The staff were very personable and easy to talk to. Almost like they were part of your family. The homemade breakfast was delicious. We stayed in room B4, the kin size 4-post bed was very comfortable. We would stay here again and recommend this establishment.
Bryson City. It’s 0.6 miles to the GSMR. It’s walkable to downtown if you’re in decent shape; however, it’s all uphill coming back. Our room was clean. We will stay here again.
