Ready to pack your days with action, adrenaline, and unforgettable memories? At 3 Little Bears Retreat, the mountains are your playground — and we’ve put together the ultimate 3-day adventure to help you make the most of it. Let’s dive in:

Day 1: Trains, Rapids, and Pizza Feasts

• Morning:
  Kick off your trip by jumping aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Settle in, relax for a minute, and soak up the epic mountain views as you roll toward the wild Nantahala Gorge.

• Midday:
  Time to crank up the adrenaline! When the train pulls into the gorge, you’ll jump straight into a whitewater rafting adventure down the roaring Nantahala River. Ride the rapids, crash through the waves, and laugh your way down one of the South’s most famous rivers.

• Evening:
  After your river rush, it’s time to reward yourself. Head back to the Retreat and fire up one of our Solo gas pizza ovens on your cabin’s balcony. Customize your own pizzas, kick back, and watch the stars come out over the mountains. Adventure has never tasted so good.

Day 2: Soar, Paddle, and Party

• Morning:
  Start strong with a catered breakfast from Everett’s Diner — delivered straight to your cabin door. (You’re gonna need the fuel.)

Then it’s back to the trees with a heart-pounding morning of ziplining through the Nantahala forest. Sky bridges, soaring platforms, and adrenaline-charged zips will have you flying high above the river and treetops.

• Afternoon:
  Ready to change gears? Grab a kayak or paddleboard and hit the clear waters of Fontana Lake. It’s your afternoon playground, where you can paddle, float, and dive into the wild beauty of the Smokies.

• Evening:
  Tonight’s all about the town! Kick back with dinner at Bryson City Brewery — then stroll over to Mountain Layers Brewery for some live bluegrass, cold brews, and mountain town vibes that’ll have you dancing under the stars.

Day 3: Tower Views, Tunnels, and Trail Thrills

• Morning:
  Hit the ground running with a trek up to Wyah Bald Fire Tower. The climb is worth every step when you stand on top of the world with views that stretch across three states. Bring your camera — and your sense of awe.

• Midday:
  Grab a quick (and delicious) refuel from the Bryson City Outdoors food truck. Then it’s time to choose your afternoon adventure.

• Afternoon:
  Take on the eerie, historic Road to Nowhere — either hiking or e-biking through misty tunnels and along epic mountain roads that lead to some of the Smokies' most secret corners. It’s part mystery, part thrill, and 100% unforgettable.

• Evening:
  End your trip on the perfect note: grilling at sunset back at the Retreat, swapping adventure stories, and soaking in the hot tub under the wide-open night sky.

Adventure is Waiting

From railroads to rapids, zip lines to secret roads, 3 Little Bears Retreat is your basecamp for nonstop excitement and mountain magic. Let’s make these three days legendary.