Review of the NOC

[capehiker]

Both years I took the trip into Bryson City and enjoyed the food and nightlife there. There is a list of shuttles at the NOC outfitters as well as other ways to get there. 10/10 recommend the 25 minute trip there.

[tridavis]

We spent most of the afternoon on that deck drinking Good Beer and watching the kayakers. It was in 2016 but it was $20 per person, but this was on a Monday.

[Night Train]

Yep, if you need to feel special because you're out for a walk, it's not a great place.

If you like good food, good craft beer, friendly service, numerous lodging options, cool people enjoying the outdoors in various ways, great scenery; Well, it ain't bad.

Beat me to it, well said.

[l0ngterm]

I have been to the NOC literally dozens of times. From parking my vehicle as a section terminus and running down hill before the restaurant closed to a zero in multi day stormy weather in the dead of winter. Yes, it can be pricey to stay there but it is a business. I love it as a refuge or as a destination itself. As a hike, Ive never felt out of place and the staff are always a bit like us hikers. Dirtbaggers for life.