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A wooden interior with a round table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchair, and a flat-screen TV.

A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a metal fence.

A stone house with a pond, surrounded by various plants and trees.

1. McKinley Edwards Inn

0.9 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Gary

S$276

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and three framed pictures on the wall.

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a building with multiple windows.

A Sleep Inn hotel entrance with a blue sign, surrounded by landscaped flower beds and a parking lot.

A dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a coffee station, and a kitchen in the background.

2. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

1 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Erica

S$128

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A reception area with a wooden display of brochures, a window with a view of a Walgreens store, and a plant on the counter.

A building with a Relax Inn sign, Walgreens pharmacy, and a swimming pool.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom door.

A parking area with a gazebo, surrounded by a garden with red flowers.

3. Relax Inn

Downtown Bryson City, 0.5 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Leona

S$101

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A two-story house with a front porch, a balcony on the upper floor, and a white picket fence.

A porch with white rocking chairs, a ceiling fan, and a welcome sign.

A cozy room with a wooden bookshelf filled with books, a bed with a white comforter, and a small table with a lamp.

A living room with a sofa, chairs, a rug, and a ceiling fan.

4. Folkestone Inn

2.7 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Dawn

S$273

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with tables and chairs, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a TV.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchenette.

5. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

1.4 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Wilson

S$113

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees and mountains.

A forested area with a dirt path leading to a wooden cabin with a balcony.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining table with chairs.

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, a ceiling fan, and a television.

6. Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!

2.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Kathy

S$463

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a forested valley and distant mountains.

A bedroom with a large window, wooden wall paneling, a bed with a patterned blanket, a bench, and a view of a forested mountain range.

A room with a large window, a view of trees, and a knitted blanket on the bed.

A modern wooden cabin with a stone foundation, large windows, and a metal staircase.

7. Long View Resort

6.2 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Laura

S$353

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A spacious lobby with a wooden ceiling, a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a vase with flowers on a table, and a red rug on the floor.

A stone building with a wooden deck and a tree in the foreground.

A building entrance with a registration sign, a lobby sign, and three rocking chairs lined up against a wall.

A rustic interior with wooden walls, a wooden bench, and a chandelier.

8. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

14.8 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

John

S$120

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A cozy lounge area with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.

A stone building with a glass door, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Stonebrook Lodge with a large deer statue in front.

9. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

13.7 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Alice

S$139

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A small wooden cabin with a deck and a red canopy.

A cozy interior with a wooden bench, a small table with books, and a window with a view.

A tented accommodation with a bed, a sofa, and a patterned wall.

A compact kitchen with a wooden counter, a sink, and a window overlooking a garden.

10. Gorgeous Stays

14.9 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Corey

S$258

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A bedroom with a large window offering a view of mountains and trees.

A circular building with a wooden deck and a covered outdoor area, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.

A cozy log cabin interior with a sofa, ottoman, and decorative wall art.

A kitchen with a large window, wooden cabinets, and a stainless steel sink.

11. Sky Ridge Yurts

16.1 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Sandra

S$283

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and a building with balconies.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, metal railings, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and modern furniture.

12. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Cynthia

S$145

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a stone wall, patterned chairs, and a lamp.

A building entrance with glass doors, a visible interior hallway, and a trash bin outside.

A long, narrow hallway with carpeted floors and doors on both sides.

Two single beds with wooden headboards, white bedding, and green throw blankets. There are framed botanical prints on the walls.

13. Bay Mountain Inn

14.5 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Sandra

S$92

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A hotel lobby with a large scenic wall mural, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden floor.

A lobby with a reception desk, a red sofa, patterned blue armchairs, and a wooden floor.

A modern hotel lobby with a long communal table, bar stools, a small bar area, and a television screen.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a nightstand with a drawer, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

14. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

11.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Douglas

S$114

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire pit, a building with a sign, and a clear sky.

A modern dining area with high tables, orange chairs, and blue patterned booths.

A hotel with a covered entrance, columns, and a sign for Hyatt Express Suites.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a seating area with yellow chairs, and a view of the dining area in the background.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

18.3 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Telissa

S$154

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a brick wall, and a fireplace.

A motel with a stone pillar entrance, a balcony, and a parking area.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, a mini-fridge, and a lamp.

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a window with a view of a staircase.

16. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

12.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Cheryl

S$98

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a stone wall, a fireplace, an American flag, a sofa, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and two lamps.

A lobby with a stone wall, a reception desk, a flag, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

17. Cherokee Grand Hotel

13.4 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Martha

S$97

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A circular bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a central DJ booth.

A large indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and large windows.

A modern hotel with a curved roof structure, large glass windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a large chandelier, and a Starbucks sign in the background.

18. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

14 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Steven

S$122

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A spacious living area with a round coffee table, beige armchairs, and a modern ceiling light.

A hotel lobby with a Pepsi refrigerator stocked with beverages, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a large window with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a brick facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

19. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

13.9 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Jose

S$137

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel with a covered entrance, stone pillars, and a sign reading "Super 8".

A lobby with a stone wall, beige sofas, and a reception desk.

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a TV screen.

A swimming pool with a small building in the background, surrounded by trees.

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

12.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Carol

S$98

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Property	Property class	Guest rating
McKinley Edwards Inn	9.8 Exceptional 346 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Relax Inn	8.6 Excellent 760 reviews	View
Folkestone Inn	8.6 Excellent 366 reviews	View
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City	8.0 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

8/10 Good

"Room was clean and bed comfortable"

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were clean, staff was friendly. The breakfast was better than expected with many options."

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Stayed in the bear suite, decorated nicely with the theme. Had breakfast items, drinks in frig, coffee, everything you need for quick breakfast and pastries that were very good. Bathroom items, they are very thoughtful on having the supplies you need. Overall a very comfortable place to stay and within walking distance to Main Street."

Other attractions near The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

A train traveling through a forested area with a river.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

9.4/10 (652 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad during your trip to Bryson City. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos.

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A landscape with multiple lakes surrounded by dense forests and distant mountains.

Island Park

8.0/10 (33 reviews)

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Island Park, a lovely green space in Bryson City. Make time to visit the area's casinos or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery.

Tom Branch Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Tom Branch Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Cherokee. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the casinos in the area.

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A multi-tiered waterfall surrounded by lush greenery and moss-covered rocks.

Indian Creek Falls

A short walk from a confluence of creeks and woodlands filled with wildflowers, this long set of falls provides a scenic view from the observation deck.

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The Wild Fern

7.2/10 (26 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Wild Fern during your trip to Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Smokey Mountain Trains Museum

8.8/10 (209 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Smokey Mountain Trains Museum during your travels in Bryson City. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.

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Nantahala Brewing Company

8.6/10 (121 reviews)

You can take time to visit Nantahala Brewing Company during your travels to Bryson City. Visit the area's casinos or amble around its riverfront.

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Juney Whank Falls

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Juney Whank Falls during your travels in Cherokee. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians?

The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians is located in a scenic area of Bryson City known for its magnificent mountain views and first-class casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 136 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians?

Adjacent to The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians, Calhoun House Inn & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this B&B offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within 5 miles include Relax Inn and McKinley Edwards Inn.

How many hotels will I find close to The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians?

Expedia has 136 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians.

What can I see and do near The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians?

Create some family memories at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Enjoy nature at Island Park, Juney Whank Falls or Tom Branch Falls. You might plan a visit to Nantahala Brewing Company or Smoky Mountain Country Club while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians hotels

1. McKinley Edwards Inn

2. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

3. Relax Inn

4. Folkestone Inn

5. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

6. Mtn-view Bryson City Cabin: 1 Mi to Deep Creek!

7. Long View Resort

8. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

9. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

10. Gorgeous Stays

11. Sky Ridge Yurts

12. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

13. Bay Mountain Inn

14. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sylva - Western Carolina Area by IHG

16. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

17. Cherokee Grand Hotel

18. Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

19. Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Cherokee

20. Super 8 by Wyndham Cherokee

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Top The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians Hotel Reviews

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Other attractions near The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Island Park

Tom Branch Falls

Indian Creek Falls

The Wild Fern

Smokey Mountain Trains Museum

Nantahala Brewing Company

Juney Whank Falls

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