My favorite weekend trip destination is a mountain town with cute shops, superb hikes, and access to a national park

My favorite weekend trip destination is a mountain town with cute shops, superb hikes, and access to a national park

captiontkAlli HillI love the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but my go-to nearby towns have gotten crowded.In search of an alternative entry town, I found Bryson City, North Carolina, and fell in love.Bryson City has a slower pace, a quiet vibe, and a quaint downtown area.I've been visiting the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee since I was a child.The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was our go-to destination for family vacations…