I have been having pain in my heel, and when we were in Franklin, went into Outdoor 76, looking for…read morea shoe that may be more comfortable for every day use. I was fortunate enough to speak to Jonathan. After explaining what was going on, he brought out no less than 10 different shoes for me to try on. It was obvious he was knowledgeable, and he was looking out for my best interest. Ultimately, I ordered the first pair that I tried on (in a color they didn't have in stock). I'm looking forward to getting and wearing my new shoes, and I am confident that they are the best shoe for what is going on with my heel. Jonathan was amazing, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I highly recommend him and Outdoor 76.

I stopped in today to look for walking sneakers and Jonathan did an awesome job assessing my size…read moreand foot shape to identify a comfortable pair. The price is higher than I usually pay but I think the sneakers will be the best fit for comfort and ease some foot pair my current sneakers are causing. Thanks for the great customer service!

Very fun experience for our 2 little boys. The goats and bunnies are very friendly! My son did the…read moremining and scored some really cool gems and fossils! Will be back someday to do the kayaking!

beautiful place with very nice people. i got so many gems for only $50!!! So much fun!! woman…read moreworking was very informative and showed me what each and every stone was. i WILL be back.

I didn't shop in the store but instead stopped in for a beer. It has lots of outdoor seating on…read morepicnic tables. Dog friendly. A good place to take a break while walking around downtown. Staff was very nice and beer was good.

BLUF: A store featuring quality outdoor gear that is uniquely connected to a taproom…read more Generally the best stores in Bryson City are on Main Street, not Everett Street. Specifically, I am a big fan of the BC stores including BC Outdoors, BC Market on the Square and BC Bakery. Regarding Bryson City Outdoors, they are connected to a tap hours so gear on the left and beer on the right. What's not to love? If you don't love beer they have wine too! Much to my surprise, I skipped the beer and went for gear. After perusing fleece jackets, hiking shoes, headlamps and the such, I landed on a new pair of socks. Not that I needed anything but the employees were so kind I just had to support this local business somehow. Hmm, maybe I should have gotten a pint after all. Lots of good stuff and quality brands for the whole family - all nicely organized. Overall, a great place located on the corner of Main Street and Everett. Most definitely one of the best stores in town.

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Juanita, an elderly woman who wanted to help me find…read morewhatever I needed or wanted. I told her I was just browsing. As I walked through this small, cozy store, I was taken aback by the variety of items for sale - more variety than sport! Juanita told me she had a bag of bargain white tee shirts in the back - all $1 and all 4X! She said she bought them from someone who assured her they were all different sizes. They were not. In hindsight, I should have bought one or more. You never know when you might want to be swallowed up in a soft extra large tee! She also has a lot of books, all reasonably priced. I wish that I had had more time to stay and chat with Juanita. She's the best part of this shop!

Came here on a Saturday afternoon after seeing a variety of plants at the entrance. The owners were…read morevery friendly, accommodating and welcoming. The store included a variety of books and gift items.

Great service- all the employees were welcoming, said hello and asked if we needed or were looking…read morefor any thing in particular. Great variety of items, ammo prices were pretty average the place was bigger than I had expected when walking in. Overall good little spot and would come by again

We have tried to stop by the store on Saturday three times now. Everytime we have tried the store…read moreis lock up before 2. This past time we came by at 1:10 and the store was lock up as if they were closed. The hours listed on their website and on the phone says they close at 2. I tried to call and no one answered. If the hours have changed please update your website and the recorded phone line.

Recently came here to explore some of the downtown stores in the area on my vacation. Staff here…read morewas really friendly. Found a few great items to gift as friends as well as potential stocking stuffers as well. Clean store with a variety of home goods and other unique one of a kind products you don't see anywhere else. It was a bit overpriced.

The Cottage Craftsman is an awesome find. You're welcome. ;)…read more Beautiful pieces of pottery were spread throughout the front of the store. Plates, mugs, dishes, and more. If I hadn't been flying home, I would of bought more than just the one dish. I'll be back on my next trip for more. If specialty foods are your thing, then you can also find some treats at The Cottage Craftsman. Cheeses, sauces, syrups, and more. I went home with two syrups made in North Carolina - Ginger Peach and Strawberry Lavender. After touring the Biltmore (because I had to see where Richie Rich was filmed - duh), I was regretting not snagging some wine to take home. Luckily for me, while shopping in Bryson City, I found a few different Biltmore wines at The Cottage Craftsman. I bought a few, including their Christmas at Biltmore Limited Edition to bring home. There are also handmade soaps, jewelry, and other unique items to purchase. If you want to snag some pretty awesome gifts for yourself or someone else, then step on in to The Cottage Craftsman. You'll be happy you did.

One of our favorites for thritifting. Friendly and affordable....plus they help the animalsread more

Love this thrift store !! Not only do they have a wonderful selection of clothes, books, cookware…read moreand collectables, but the monies go to animal support !! How much better can life be ?? Stop in, find some great things and leave a donation !!

This place is great especially if you are looking to catch fish and catch them pretty quickly…read more Especially if you have kids with you who want to fish and think that it is just so easy to fish in a river. Hahaha! The owner gave the kids directions on how to fish and provides all of the equipment. He is super friendly and got excited when the kids caught something. You pay for what you catch so keep that in mind especially if you go with a large group. The price is super reasonable especially since this is the freshest trout. He also has a few animals and sells local honey too. The owner will clean your fish for an additional tip. DO IT!!! Also, BRING a COOLER with ICE Between our 4 kids and 1.5 hours, we left with over 27 lbs of trout. We had all but 4 filet. The other 4 were cleaned, but left intact with heads so we can bring them home to smoke. We cooked some the same night we caught it. 2 filet in a brown sugar butter sauce and the other two in a fresh garlic, salt, and pepper blend. All cookies on foil over a charcoal grill. Everyone gave 2 thumbs up!

At first I was hesitant given the unconventional presentation of the trout farm. A small hand…read morepainted sign told us to honk and look left. We complied and saw a young lady sitting on the porch across the street. She smiled big and waved! We pulled down the gravel road to what appeared to be an empty lot...However the owner, Alex, rounded the corner, stood on the bridge with a tattered hat, dark glasses and long white beard. I questioned if we were in the right place.......so I walked up to him and immediately he made my family and I feel right at home with engaging conversation, anecdotes, and explanations. Instead of explaining things directly to me, he sat down and took the time to explain things to my 8 year old son and held his attentional phenomenally.....while still explaining the process to all of us. Poles and bait were provided!!!!! Alex has an amazing way with kids and LOVES explaining things! My son caught 3 trout in under 15 minutes!!! A fish was on the line as soon as it hit the water!!! This really boosted my son's confidence in fishing! Alex took us into the cleaning trailer and gave my son a biology lesson while gutting the fish, talking about the heart, gills, spleen, liver, ect. My son is still talking about how amazing it was! We purchased the trout and tipped Alex for cleaning them for us! Needless to say, my 8 year old is walking tall knowing that he caught our dinner tonight. Plus the picture grotto makes it looks like you've been on a mountain river catching wild trout! #LongLiveFishingLies I HIGHLY RECOMMEND OTTER CREEK TO THOSE WITH CHILDREN OR THOSE WANTING FRESH TROUT FOR DINNER!!! The experience is something we will never forget!! Also, watch out for the chickens!