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.
Alum Cave TrailFree4.9Iconic Great Smoky Mountains trail featuring rock arches and mountain vistas
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
Chimney Tops TrailFree4.8Challenging Great Smoky Mountains hike offering dramatic panoramic summit views
Grotto FallsFree4.8Walk behind a stunning waterfall along the scenic Trillium Gap Trail
Mountain Farm MuseumFree4.8Explore historic log buildings and traditional Appalachian farmstead life in Cherokee.
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
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
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.
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park$$4.6Take a scenic chairlift ride to panoramic Great Smoky Mountain views
Laurel Falls TrailFree4.6Explore a popular paved trail leading to a scenic 80-foot waterfall
Old Mill$$4.6Historic 1830 gristmill dining and shopping hub in Pigeon Forge Tennessee
The Lumberjack Feud Show$$4.5Experience thrilling lumberjack competitions and family entertainment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The Sevierville Golf Club$$4.4Play scenic mountain golf at this premier Great Smoky Mountains facility
Cherokee Bear Zoo$3.9Observe grizzly bears and interactive petting animals in Cherokee, North Carolina
Cades CoveFreeDiscover historic homesteads and abundant wildlife along a scenic mountain loop
Cataloochee ValleyFreeExplore historic homesteads and spot wild elk in Cataloochee Valley
Clingmans DomeFreeExperience panoramic Smoky Mountain views at Kuwohi, formerly Clingmans Dome.
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkFreeExplore scenic mountain views and ancient forests in America's most visited national park.
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