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.

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The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad$$4.5
Scenic vintage train excursions through Western North Carolina's stunning mountain countryside
Gatlinburg Space Needle$$4.4
Enjoy panoramic views of Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Foothills Mall$4.0
Convenient indoor shopping mall with retail, dining, and movie theater
Cherokee Bear Zoo$3.9
Observe grizzly bears and interactive petting animals in Cherokee, North Carolina
Cades CoveFree
Discover historic homesteads and abundant wildlife along a scenic mountain loop
Cataloochee ValleyFree
Explore historic homesteads and spot wild elk in Cataloochee Valley
Clingmans DomeFree
Experience panoramic Smoky Mountain views at Kuwohi, formerly Clingmans Dome.
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkFree
Explore scenic mountain views and ancient forests in America's most visited national park.
Newfound GapFree
Iconic mountain pass offering panoramic views along the state border
Wears ValleyFree
A peaceful mountain valley offering scenic views near Great Smoky Mountains

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