If there’s one thing I appreciate about a mountain getaway, it’s the opportunity to enjoy beautiful scenery without feeling as though every activity requires a ticket. Bryson City, North Carolina, is a wonderful destination for that kind of trip. Surrounded by the mountains, rivers, and forests of Western North Carolina, it offers plenty of opportunities to explore without building an expensive itinerary. You can spend time wandering downtown, take a scenic drive, explore hiking trails, and discover unusual places with fascinating stories. One of the most memorable stops is the Road to Nowhere, a mountain road that ends at a…