MCKINLEY EDWARDS INN, Bryson City

McKinley Edwards Inn - Historic Mountain Inn with Smoky Mountain Views and Family-Friendly Amenities

Located on a hillside overlooking Bryson City, McKinley Edwards Inn features guest rooms in a three-story building separated from the main house by a landscaped courtyard with a koi pond and fire pit. This Bryson City hotel serves a daily continental breakfast buffet from 8:00-9:30 AM with fresh fruits, yogurts, granola, waffles, and a hot egg dish. The main house contains multiple common areas equipped for TV viewing, movies, and board games. Outdoor amenities include giant Jenga, bean bag toss, and picnic tables. Children can participate in afternoon arts and crafts sessions and evening s'mores by the fire. Guest rooms feature private baths, pillow-top mattresses, 32-inch LED TVs, refrigerators, and microwaves. The McKinley Edwards Inn sits 62 miles from Asheville Regional Airport, positioned near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance.

Pros

Located 0.5 miles from key attractions including Swain County Heritage Museum and The Storytelling Center

Property features unique landscape elements including Himalayan and Japanese evergreens

Children's activities include dedicated craft sessions and outdoor games

Pet-friendly accommodations available for animals under 75 pounds

Cons

Limited breakfast serving hours from 8:00-9:30 AM only

62 miles distance from nearest major airport