Mckinley Edwards Inn, Bryson City

Overlooking Bryson City with views of the Great Smoky Mountains, Mckinley Edwards Inn occupies a historic landmark surrounded by landscaped grounds featuring a koi pond and whimsical sculptures. The 3-star property (rated 9.4/10 on Booking.com) offers guest rooms with pillow-top mattresses, private balconies, and Jacuzzi tubs in select units, along with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. A continental breakfast buffet is served daily in the main house, featuring hot egg dishes, fresh fruit, and homemade pastries. The inn provides family-oriented amenities including an outdoor games area with giant Jenga and corn hole, afternoon arts and crafts sessions, and evening s'mores by the fire pit. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad departs 1 km away, while access to Clingmans Dome (the park's highest point) requires a 30-minute drive. Three waterfalls and multiple breweries are reachable within 10 km for excursions.

The landscaped 0.5 hectare property features ornamental evergreens from Asia and Europe, including sculpted Weeping Norway Spruces

Pet-friendly accommodations include rooms with dedicated dog amenities and a private cottage accepting pets under 75 lbs

Multiple shared spaces include game rooms with board games and a sunroom for family activities

Complimentary breakfast includes signature dishes like ham and cheddar egg tarts and daily hot entrees

Proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park trails, including the 1 km Clingmans Dome observation tower walk

Sloped terrain and multiple staircases may challenge guests with mobility limitations

Some road noise is audible from rooms facing Bryson City's main thoroughfares