Location: Bryson City
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What to do and see in Bryson City, North Carolina (NC): The Best Gear Rentals
Bordering the southern side of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Bryson City is a small town with big outdoor possibilities: whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, horseback riding, tubing, zip-lining, paddleboarding, mountain biking and scenic train rides. This laid-back, non-touristy spot is a true getaway for couples, friends and families alike. Bryson City is just one hour west of Asheville, two hours from Greenville, Knoxville and Chattanooga and three hours from Atlanta and Charlotte.
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1. Bryson City Bicycles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Bryson City Bicycles offers year-round mountain bike rentals. Ride the world famous Tsali single-track trails, or take a family-friendly tour in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rentals come with a helmet and car rack to transport your bike to the trailhead of your choice. Kids bikes are also available. Stop in and we'll help you find a trail that fits your riding style.
Reviewed By jkamarata210 - Bryson City, United States
This place has the nicest people to do business with and they have a great inventory of rental bikes provided you are brave enough to ride them in the mountains .
2. Tsali Cycles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
We are a family friendly bike shop with local beer on tap and non alcoholic drinks as well. Trek bikes are for sale and rent with hourly to weekly rates. Our repair shop and staff is set up to handle any human powered item with wheels. There are also free local maps and information on our beautiful trails and other outdoor activities. So come on by and say hello.
3. JJ's Deep Creek Tubes
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
JJ's Deep Creek Tubes rents tubes to vacationers visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Bryson City, NC. We have tubes available in all sizes and a friendly staff that will provide you with any and all the information you need. JJ's also offers shaved ice and other concessions. If you are looking for some cheap fun and adventure the stop by JJ's this summer!
Reviewed By sawilkes
Nice tubes, helpful young ladies. All tubes had backs for comfort. It's worth the extra $2 for self bailing tubes (other places don't have from what i saw). I heard some other people trying to get tubes from other places & the people weren't very helpful or knowledgeable. Great fun on the river. Get life jackets for little one's. My smallest is 7 & I wouldn't have wanted him w/out a life jacket. The lower portion is easy for anyone. Upper section is more exciting, I tied & held on to my kids tube & we went down together no problem & had a blast. Came back & went again the next day. There are rapids, it's not a tube down with your beer cooler river, your beer would just be shook up & spilled on you. Though there's plenty of places to relax riverside.
4. Alarka Boat Dock - Boat Rentals
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By UbiqueRE - Winchester, United Kingdom
We chose this place after researching all the pontoon boat rental spots on the lake, and we weren't disappointed. The dock is a little out of the way, but with the help of Google maps we found it quite easily. At first glance the place looks a little run down, but the boats are in first class shape and the cheapest rentals in the area. Tony the owner is a great guy and explained everything we needed to know about the boat and the local area, even lending us a map of the lake. If you want a nice relaxing (and affordable) day on the lake enjoying some of the nicest scenery there is around then this is the place to do it. One thing to remember - it's cash only, so don't expect to pay by card.
5. Deep Creek Tube Center
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By Kelly595 - Orlando, United States
Tubing down Deep Creek is a must do! We rented a tube for each family member ($30 total). They put the tubes on top of the car and send you into the park. The hike up the launching point is the toughest part. Since we have teenagers, we hiked as far as we could. It was worth it! There were fun water falls, tons of laughter, and the occasional fall out of the tubes. The water was ice cold but did not deter us. We completed a total of 3 runs down the creek. Before heading into the national park we stopped in town (Bryson City) and picked up sandwiches from The Filling Station. It was a perfect day - straight from the mouths of our 3 teenagers! NOTE: We did not stay at the hotel, we rented tubes from them.
6. Smoky Mountain Deep Creek Gators Tubes
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 13 reviews
Gators Tubes is the first tube center on Deep Creek. we are located 1.5 miles and 3 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains Nat Park. $3.00 is the maximum price for all tubes. Business hours are 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M., Seven (7) days a week. We are located on the creek and beaver's lodge in our backyard. It is a two hour float from the park to our take out point in the backyard. The large parking area is free. We have children's tubes and life jackets. Gators Tubes is open from May 1st until October 1st.
7. JJ's Tube Rental
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
