What to do in Swain County, NC

Activities, attractions and tours

A scenic overlook with a curved viewing platform, dense forest, and distant mountain ranges under a clear sky.
A mountain landscape with dense forests and a cloudy sky.
A sunset over a snow-covered mountain range with evergreen trees.
A forested valley with a winding road, surrounded by hills and a partly cloudy sky.
A concrete bridge over a forested area with mountains in the background.

Activities

Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains of Beautiful Anakeesta

Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains

NZ$61
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Anakeesta - Enjoy the Magic in the Mountains
Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

NZ$30
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$26
per traveller
78% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Gatlinburg: Ghosts of the Smokies Haunted Walking Tour

Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls

NZ$47
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Ghost Tours: Gilded Age Graves and Ghouls
Impossibilities Magic Show

Impossibilities Magic Show

NZ$45
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Impossibilities Magic Show
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

NZ$28
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Goliath: Extreme Mountain Zip Lining Adventure

Sevierville: Extreme Mountain Zip Lining Adventure

NZ$190
per adult
Sevierville: Extreme Mountain Zip Lining Adventure
Black Balsam Bald

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

NZ$42
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

NZ$44
per traveller
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
See all activities in Swain County
  • find price illustration

    Explore activities

    Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer.
  • calendar shield illustration

    Book with ease

    Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities.
  • trophy illustration

    Treat yourself

    Members save % or more when you book activities.

What to do in Swain County

Stay near popular Swain County attractions

A steam locomotive numbered 1702 with smoke billowing from its chimney, surrounded by autumnal trees.

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

9.4/10 (652 reviews)
Explore the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a popular museum in Bryson City. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos.
See properties

 

Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check things to do near me to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be.

 

 

Day trip destinations from Swain County

A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage, a small settlement, and a clear blue sky.

Maggie Valley

A calm lake surrounded by dense forest and a mountain range.

Fontana Dam

A mountainous landscape with dense forests and a sunset.

Topton

A row of backpacks outside a building with an 'OPEN' sign.

Wesser