McKinley Edwards Inn

06/05/2026

🎂🫖 A Birthday Tea Party to Remember 🫖🎂
Today, we had the pleasure of helping celebrate a very special little lady's birthday with a private mother-daughter tea party. Watching the smiles, laughter, and sweet moments shared over tea and treats reminded us that it's often the simple experiences that create the most cherished memories.
At McKinley Edwards Inn, we love helping our guests celebrate life's special occasions—whether it's a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon, retirement, reunion, or just a much-needed getaway. If you're celebrating something special during your stay, let us know! We may be able to add a personal touch, create a unique surprise, or help make your visit even more memorable.
Because every milestone deserves a little extra magic. ✨
Book your smoky mountain experience today McKinley Edwards Inn!

05/31/2026

🛁✨ Looking for a little extra room to relax?
Our First Floor whirlpool bath Suite, the Catalina Room, is one of the most popular rooms at McKinley Edwards Inn—and it's easy to see why.
Sink into your private in-room whirlpool bath after a day exploring the Great Smoky Mountains, stretch out in a comfortable king bed, enjoy a fresh cup of coffee in the morning, and unwind in our shared covered sitting area surrounded by the peaceful sights and sounds of Bryson City.
With warm wood accents, cozy furnishings, and plenty of space to recharge, this suite is perfect for anniversaries, romantic getaways, or simply treating yourself to a relaxing mountain escape.
Because sometimes the best adventures begin with slowing down.
📍 Bryson City, NC 📞 828-488-9626
🌿 Relax. Recharge. Explore.

05/29/2026

Many of our McKinley Edwards Inn guests tell us they wish they could bottle up that feeling of slowing down, unplugging, and making memories with the people they love. That's exactly what Beach Dreamin Too is all about—just with salt air, waterfront sunsets, and life on the Intracoastal Waterway.

Welcome to Beach Dreamin Too — your home away from home on the North Carolina coast. Whether you're casting a line from the dock, exploring by kayak, cruising around on a bike, watching pelicans glide overhead, or simply relaxing with family and friends, this is the kind of place where memories are made.

Enjoy spacious living areas, a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms plus beds for up to 10 people, waterfront views, and easy access to everything that makes coastal North Carolina so special.

If you're looking for a summer escape, we'd love for you to take a look. July and August are wonderful months on the coast, with long evenings on the water, warm breezes, and plenty of opportunities to explore, fish, kayak, or simply do absolutely nothing at all.

From the Smoky Mountains to the North Carolina coast, we're proud to share two places that help people reconnect, recharge, and create lasting memories.

🌊 Waterfront Living
🚲 Bikes & Coastal Adventures
🛶 Kayaking & Fishing
🦅 Incredible Wildlife
🏡 Relaxing Coastal Comfort
☀️ Ready for a little beach time this summer? Beach Dreamin Too is waiting.

Follow this link to book your home away from home today:
https://www.mckinleyedwardsinn.com/NC-Beach-House.html

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave everything for our country and the freedoms we enjoy each day. 🇺🇸

Their courage, sacrifice, and selflessness will never be forgotten. Today is more than a long weekend or the start of summer — it is a day to honor the heroes who stood for something greater than themselves. Thank you for your service!

As our American flag waves proudly over the mountains here in Bryson City, we are reminded that freedom comes at a cost paid by generations of service members and their families.

“Freedom is never free.”

From all of us at McKinley Edwards Inn, we wish you a meaningful and peaceful Memorial Day. May we always remember, honor, and be grateful. ❤️🤍💙 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

There’s something special about hearing music drift through the halls of McKinley Edwards Inn. 🎹
This morning, we were lucky enough to hear this talented young lady play our piano during breakfast, and it absolutely made the atmosphere feel even more warm, peaceful, and welcoming. Moments like these remind us why we love hospitality so much — it’s the little unexpected experiences that guests remember forever.
Music and mountain mornings just seem to go together here in Bryson City, especially at McKinley Edwards Inn. ❤️
We also wanted to put this out into the community: if anyone local would ever enjoy volunteering to play piano during our breakfast hours (8:00–9:30 AM), we would absolutely welcome it. Whether you’re a seasoned pianist, a student wanting to share your talent, or someone who simply loves to play, we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you again to this talented young musician for making our morning so lovely. 🎶

05/23/2026

🎸 BIG NEWS, GUITAR FANS! 🎸
You do NOT have to stay at McKinley Edwards Inn to attend the Richard Smith Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop & Concert!
For the first time, we are opening a LIMITED number of spots to the public for this incredible musical experience in the Smoky Mountains.
🎶 FRIDAY • JULY 17, 2026 🎶
📍 McKinley Edwards Inn – Bryson City, NC
🔥 WORKSHOP • 2:00–4:00 PM • $60
Learn directly from Richard Smith as he covers: ✔ Arranging songs for solo guitar
✔ Improvising over chord changes
✔ Thumbpicking techniques
✔ Transcribing music by ear
✔ Scott Joplin ragtime styles
✔ And much more!
⚠ ONLY 10 WORKSHOP SLOTS AVAILABLE
🎵 LIVE CONCERT • 7:00 PM • $30
Experience one of the world’s premier fingerstyle guitarists in an intimate setting right here in Bryson City.
⚠ ONLY 15 CONCERT TICKETS AVAILABLE
⭐ VIP SESSION • 4:00–5:00 PM • $50
Includes VIP seating, Q&A session, photo opportunity, and signed item/photo.
Richard Smith is a National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion, protégé of Chet Atkins, and internationally acclaimed performer and educator.
📞 Call 828-488-9626 NOW to reserve your spot before they are gone!
Special thanks to Prohibition Flame at Bryson City Brewery for helping sponsor this unforgettable event. 🔥🎸
Prohibition Catering

05/21/2026

This is the perfect 5 Day itinerary! Come enjoy everything Swain County has to offer. Start your day right with a hearty, homemade McKinley Edwards Inn breakfast. Book one of our whirlpool bath suites to fully relax after a long day of exploring.

Plan the perfect Smoky Mountain getaway with this 5-day Bryson City itinerary featuring train excursions, tubing, waterfalls, Fontana Lake, hiking, whitewater rafting, and family-friendly adventures.

05/15/2026

Meet your innkeepers — Jaimi & Ryan!
With over 25 years of combined hospitality experience, our journey has taken us all across the country — from the historic Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, Georgia, to Vista Court Cabins & Lodge in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, and now to the beautiful McKinley Edwards Inn here in Bryson City, North Carolina.
Ryan grew up in Ohio before heading west to Vail, Colorado, where a love for the outdoors quickly turned into a lifelong passion for mountain living, adventure, and exploring every season nature has to offer. Jaimi is originally from Virginia, but after migrating to Montana, she also fell in love with travel and adventure — and has even visited all 50 states!
Since arriving in Bryson City last October, we’ve completely fallen in love with this area. The people are incredibly welcoming, there’s always something new and unexpected to discover, and honestly… the Smokies feel like a Bob Ross painting that changes with the seasons.
Whether you’re here for mountain views, train rides, waterfalls, outdoor adventures, or simply to relax and recharge, we’re grateful to be part of your journey and look forward to hosting you soon!

Thank you to Foggy Moon Photography, LLC for the top-notch headshot!

05/13/2026

Some places give you a mattress with “character.” At McKinley Edwards Inn, we prefer ours without the archaeological evidence of vacations past. 😄
Our guests love it here, check out our reviews! The rooms are clean, cozy, genuinely comfortable, and equipped with the kind of beds that make guests accidentally sleep through breakfast alarms… not the kind where you spend the first five minutes trying to figure out which side the last guest permanently sank into.
Book direct for big savings at https://www.mckinleyedwardsinn.com

05/10/2026

Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love.

- Stevie Wonder