Things to do in Great Smoky Mountains
Popular picks: Hike to Clingmans Dome for panoramic views. · Explore the Cades Cove Loop Road. · Visit the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. · Enjoy the scenic drive along Newfound Gap Road. · Camp at one of the park's campgrounds. · Take a guided ranger tour to learn about the park's ecology. · Visit the historic buildings in Cades Cove. · Go wildlife watching for bears and deer. · Explore the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. · Take part in a photography workshop in the park.
The Escape Game$$5.0Immersive escape room adventures located in the heart of the Smokies
Alum Cave TrailFree4.9Iconic Great Smoky Mountains trail featuring rock arches and mountain vistas
Carter Shields CabinFree4.9Historic log cabin offering tranquil mountain views along Cades Cove Loop
Mount LeConteFree4.9An iconic soaring mountain peak inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Little River TrailFree4.9Easy streamside hike following historic railroad beds in Great Smoky Mountains
Cherokee Historical AssociationFree4.8Dedicated to preserving Cherokee cultural heritage through living history and drama
Chimney Tops TrailFree4.8Challenging Great Smoky Mountains hike offering dramatic panoramic summit views
Cumberland Gap National Historical ParkFree4.8Explore the historic gateway west surrounded by scenic mountain trailways
Grotto FallsFree4.8Walk behind a stunning waterfall along the scenic Trillium Gap Trail
Mingus MillFree4.8Step back in time at this historic 1886 mountain grist mill
Mountain Farm MuseumFree4.8Explore historic log buildings and traditional Appalachian farmstead life in Cherokee.
Oconaluftee Visitor CenterFree4.8Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains history, local wildlife, and mountain trails
Parrot Mountain and Gardens$4.8An enchanting tropical bird sanctuary nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailFree4.8Drive through lush forests, historic cabins, and mountain streams near Gatlinburg
The SinksFree4.8Discover a powerful roadside waterfall along Little River Road in Tennessee
Tremont Institute$$4.8An outdoor environmental education center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Nantahala Outdoor Center$$4.7Your flagship outdoor retailer and adventure hub at Great Smoky Mountains
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster$$4.7Experience rider-controlled downhill thrills on a mile-long mountain coaster track
Sugarlands Visitor CenterFree4.7Your primary gateway to exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Tennessee Museum of AviationFree4.7Explore historic warbirds and military aviation heritage in Sevierville, Tennessee
Abrams FallsFree4.6A powerful waterfall hike nestled within Cades Cove's scenic landscape
Baskins Creek FallsFree4.6Discover a scenic, hidden waterfall along a rugged mountain hike
Cataract FallsFree4.6A serene, easily accessible waterfall hidden near Sugarlands Visitor Center.
Dollywood$$4.6Experience thrilling coasters and Southern hospitality in the Great Smoky Mountains.
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