Nantahala Village Resort is located at 9400 US-19 in Bryson City, North Carolina, within the Great Smoky Mountains. Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is approximately one hour east. The resort sits at the edge of the Nantahala National Forest, minutes from Bryson City dining, breweries, and shopping, whitewater outfitters on the Nantahala River, and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Reservation borders the property to the east. The Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway are within easy reach for scenic drives, and Knoxville, Tennessee, is approximately 1.5 hours northwest.