Fryemont Inn

09/10/2026

🇬🇷🍷🇮🇹 A Greek-Italian Evening at the Fryemont Inn

Next Saturday, September 19, join us for a special Mediterranean-inspired evening featuring the flavors and w**es of Greece and Italy.

We’ll begin at 6 p.m. with a welcome reception in the bar, followed by dinner in the dining room at 6:30.

Make a weekend of it! The special dinner is included for guests staying in the Lodge, so come spend an early-fall weekend at Fryemont, enjoy breakfast with us, explore Bryson City and the Smokies, and settle in for a wonderful Saturday evening.

LOCAL FRIENDS — YOU’RE INVITED, TOO!
Dinner-only reservations are $75 per person, including the welcome reception, dinner and w**e pairings.

Seating is limited to just 60 guests, and we still have room at the table. Reservations are required, so now is the time to reserve your room or your seat for dinner.

📞 828-488-2159

Join us for a beautiful evening of Greek and Italian flavors, thoughtfully paired w**es, and Fryemont hospitality. 🇬🇷🍷🇮🇹

04/16/2026

“This afternoon, during the Visit Smokies Best of the Southern Smokies People’s Choice Awards, Director of Marketing Mici Canales had the honor of recognizing standout businesses that truly define the spirit of our region.

“Fryemont Inn – Best Place to Stay
Timeless charm meets authentic Smoky Mountain hospitality at Fryemont Inn. Nestled in the hills of Bryson City, this historic lodge welcomes guests with warmth, character, and a sense of tradition that turns first-time visitors into lifelong guests.
The winners represent the very best of the Southern Smokies—places that don’t just welcome travelers, but leave a lasting impression. Today’s awards celebrate not only excellence, but the people’s voice behind it—our community, our visitors, and the stories that keep them coming back.”

Fryemont Inn was voted best place to stay In the Smoky mountain region of North Carolina. Nominations for the award included 58 hotels, resorts, and cabin rentals from across the seven western counties of North Carolina and the Qualla Boundry/Cherokee. Counties included: Jackson, Haywood, Clay, Cherokee, Graham, Swain and Macon

We are excited and delighted to be recognized with this awesome award voted on by the people. OUR people- our wonderful guests who are like family. We also want to recognize our amazing team - our special style of hospitality and guest services wouldn’t be possible without the incredible and dedicated people working with us!

We are over the moon! Thank you so much to everyone who voted it means the world to us as do you! ❤️🥰⭐️🤩🏆❤️

03/27/2026

A lovely way to spend an afternoon in the mountains!

03/19/2026

Hey Friends!!!! We are delighted to announce that Fryemont Inn is in the running for best stay in the Smokies!!!! We would absolutely love it if you would take just a moment and vote for us. It would really mean a lot to our family, staff, and friends who work so hard to make the Fryemont Inn the best historic lodging, dining, and fireside bar in the Smokies. From the roaring fireplaces, the rocking chairs on the porch overlooking the beautiful town of Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains, the cozy lobby with games and puzzles, the wonderful country breakfasts, southern comfort food at its finest, icy cocktails, interesting w**es, local craft beers, to our beautiful, secluded swimming pool and all the wonderful friendships we’ve made over the years. We open for our 2026 season on April 24 and we would love to say that we are indeed the best of the Smokies. Voting ends soon, so please take a moment and vote for us today. Thanks y’all! ❤️❤️❤️

🏆 BEST OF THE SOUTHERN SMOKIES
People’s Choice Awards — VOTE NOW! https://forms.gle/AefsGaLZ9wSHCQcs7

We’ve had a little peek behind the curtain at this year’s votes and WOW…

One thing is clear: you’re not just Visitors — you’re Explorers.

You’re not always chasing the biggest or the most well-known.
You’re seeking out the hidden gems.
The locally owned.
The small, authentic, unforgettable experiences.

And this year’s ballot? It’s filled with them.
No duplicates. No fillers. Just businesses nominated because they truly stand out.

If you haven’t voted yet, now’s the time.

You might even see names you’ve never heard before — and that’s the best part. It just means there’s more to discover on your next trip to the Southern Smokies.

Each of these businesses has been nominated for being the best in their own way.

The only question left is…

Who gets your vote?