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

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

1. McKinley Edwards Inn

0.9 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Gary

P11,836

P13,375 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 4 - Sep 5

A porch with white columns, wicker chairs, and a sign reading "MOVIE GALLERY".

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a television, and a fireplace.

A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a bookshelf.

2. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

Downtown Bryson City, 0.2 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Nikki

P13,870

P15,674 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A hotel lobby with a staircase, a reception desk, and an exit sign.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a lifeguard station.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a heater, and framed pictures on the wall.

A coffee station with a daydream blend coffee machine, a milk dispenser, and various food items.

3. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

1 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Erica

P5,486

P6,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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 pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a sign for 'Relax Inn', and a 'No Lifeguard on Duty' sign.

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

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

4. Relax Inn

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

Leona

P4,315

P4,877 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

A dining area with wooden chairs and tables, large windows with plants, and hanging lights.

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

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

5. Folkestone Inn

2.7 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Dawn

P11,697

P13,218 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

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 multi-story hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with a small porch.

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

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

1.4 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Wilson

P4,870

P5,503 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, and a couch.

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.

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

2.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Kathy

P12,699

P22,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 28 - Aug 29

A wooden deck with a view of a forested area and a distant building.

A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen featuring a stainless steel refrigerator, microwave, and stove. There are wooden cabinets, a wooden ceiling, and a bar area with stools.

A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a fireplace, a television, and a framed picture on the wall.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a window.

8. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

2.4 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

P9,370

P26,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

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 kitchen area with a tray of sandwiches and three large pots on a stove.

9. Long View Resort

6.2 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Joan

P13,612

P17,126 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden chair, a table, and a lamp.

10. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

14.8 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

John

P5,493

P6,317 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stone pillars, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

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

11. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

13.7 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Alice

P5,842

P6,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

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

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.

12. Sky Ridge Yurts

16.1 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Sandra

P5,963

P13,704 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

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

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.

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

13. Gorgeous Stays

14.9 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Corey

P6,491

P12,507 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

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

A river with a stone pathway and a building with a balcony overlooking the river.

14. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

18.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Cynthia

P6,211

P7,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A kitchen area with a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a sign indicating no breakfast outside.

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

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

15. Bay Mountain Inn

14.5 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Sandra

P3,883

P4,466 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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.

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

11.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Douglas

P4,821

P5,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, blue walls, a mounted TV, and a dining area with wooden chairs.

17. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

12.6 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Cheryl

P4,140

P4,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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

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

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

18.3 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Telissa

P6,596

P7,454 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hot tub area with a wooden deck, glass doors, and a view of the surrounding forest.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a window, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors.

A cozy cabin interior with wooden floors, a dining area, a kitchen, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

19. Nantahala Cabins

14.3 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Anthony

P7,643

P20,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

A poolside bar area with seating and a view of the pool.

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

14 km from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

Steven

P3,110

P5,927 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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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
Calhoun House Inn & Suites	9.6 Exceptional 82 reviews	View
Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Relax Inn	8.6 Excellent 760 reviews	View
Folkestone Inn	8.6 Excellent 366 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 studying 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 travels in 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 studying 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 scene 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 top-notch casinos. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 136 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel 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 traveler 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 are there close to The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians?

Expedia has 136 hotels and other accommodations 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 bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can 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. Calhoun House Inn & Suites

3. Sleep Inn Bryson City - Cherokee Area

4. Relax Inn

5. Folkestone Inn

6. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bryson City

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

8. Cozy Hot Tub Cabin!

9. Long View Resort

10. Great Smokies Inn Cherokee

11. Stonebrook Lodge Cherokee

12. Sky Ridge Yurts

13. Gorgeous Stays

14. Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites

15. Bay Mountain Inn

16. Clarion Pointe Cherokee

17. Econo Lodge Cherokee Near Island Park

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

19. Nantahala Cabins

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

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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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