MCKINLEY EDWARDS INN | Bryson City ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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208 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, North Carolina, United States, NC 28713

“The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful Smoky Mountains!”view full review

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

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King Room Pet-Friendly

2 persons

19 m²

1 King-size bed

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Queen Room Sofa Bed

2 persons

19 m²

1 King-size bed

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King Room

2 persons

19 m²

1 King-size bed

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Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

19 m²

2 King Size Beds

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City Centre

Bryson City 1.0 km

Airports

Asheville Regional (AVL) 111.4 km

McGhee Tyson (TYS) 138.4 km

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Delicious Breakfast Experience

“I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast at McKinley Edwards Inn, especially the homemade quiche made by John Mark, the innkeeper. The variety offered was fantastic, and the dining room had beautiful views with ample outdoor seating, making for a good meal to start the day.” view full review

Fun for Kids

“I appreciated the thoughtful crafts set up in the lobby for the kids. They kept them entertained long enough for the adults to relax and enjoy breakfast without interruptions. It's touches like these that make the stay nice for families.” view full review

Spacious and Comfortable Rooms

“Our room was delightfully spacious and clean, equipped with all the amenities we needed. We had a comfortable king-size bed and a lovely setting, made us feel at home during our stay, right from the start.” view full review

Charming Outdoor Spaces

“The grounds were simply enchanting, with a koi pond, a gazebo with a fire pit, and beautiful walkways. We even discovered a fairy garden and enjoyed cozy evenings roasting s'mores around the fire, which added a special touch to our getaway.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Vending machines
Fireplace
Smoke detectors

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Dining

In-room breakfast
Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Children

Board games
Children's play area
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
BBQ facilities
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

208 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, North Carolina, United States, NC 28713

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208 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, North Carolina, United States, NC 28713

City landmarks

Train Station

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

1.1 km

Museum

Smoky Mountain Trains Museum

1.3 km

Landmark

Swain County Heritage Museum

870 m

Gallery

Elizabeth Ellison Gallery

800 m

Gallery

The Charles Heath Gallery

1.2 km

Landmark

The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians at Bryson City

1.2 km

Gallery

The Cottage Craftsman

1.3 km

Store

Bryson City Outdoors

800 m

Library

Marianna Black Library

870 m

Night club

Mickey's Pub

890 m

Church

St Joseph Catholic Church

1.1 km

Landmark

Saint Joseph Church

1.1 km

Landmark

Three Waterfalls Hike

2.1 km

Landmark

Bryson City Presbyterian Church

1.3 km

Landmark

Island Park

1.5 km

Landmark

Tuckasegee River

2.4 km

Landmark

Morning Star Church

1.7 km

Museum

Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum

1.7 km

Landmark

Appalachian Rivers Aquarium

1.7 km

Landmark

Arlington Church

1.8 km

Landmark

Holly Spring Church

2.2 km

Church

Victory Baptist Church

2.4 km

Landmark

Deep Creek Church

2.4 km

Landmark

Victory Church

2.4 km

Church

Deep Creek Baptist Church

2.4 km

Church

Mount Carmel Church

2.5 km

Landmark

Parkview Church

2.5 km

Landmark

Rock Creek Church

2.7 km

Landmark

Great Smoky Mountains Park

3.2 km

Nearby

Hillside Church

460 m

Restaurants

McDonald's

840 m

180 Veterans Blvd

Arby's

910 m

214 Veterans Blvd

Burger King

890 m

195 Veterans Blvd

Pizza Hut

790 m

150 Hwy 19 South

The High Test Deli & Sweet Shop

1.1 km

145 Everett St

Soda Pops

1.1 km

125 Everett St

Loretta's Snak Shak

1.1 km

125 Everett St

Box Car Cafe & Cones

1.2 km

26 Fry St

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Hotel Details

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

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