Varner's Real Estate serving the southwestern counties of North Carolina, specializes in NC mountain properties, choice homes, land, vacation and commercial properties in Swain, Jackson and Graham Counties. Swain County is surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the entire world. Nestled among the mountains of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the region boasts wilderness areas of unparalleled beauty. Bryson City is within a 50 - 200 mile radius of many major cities including Atlanta, Charlotte, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Asheville and Columbia. The Great Smoky Mountains Expressway, a four-lane roadway, links Bryson City with I-40 and provides easy access to other urban areas.

Temperatures range from an average high of 84 degrees in July to an average low of 26 degrees in January. Snow is an occasional occurrence in the winter but seldom results in major disruptions of activities. Most snowfalls are under 4 inches and disappear in a few days. Annual precipitation averages about 48 inches with average relative humidity around 68 percent.

The elevations in Swain County range from 1,085 feet to 6,643 feet. The highest elevation is Clingman's Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most of the peaks over 3,000 feet are located in the park or on land controlled by the US Forest Service.

Swain County is also fortunate to have excellent schools. While rural in nature, the schools consistently rank among the top schools in the state. Southwestern Community College operates a satellite site within the county. Western Carolina University is only 25 miles away and offers a broad curriculum; they further provide cultural activities for area residents.