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$$5.0Immersive escape room adventures located in the heart of the Smokies
Alum Cave TrailFree4.9Iconic Great Smoky Mountains trail featuring rock arches and mountain vistas
Mount LeConteFree4.9An iconic soaring mountain peak inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Little River TrailFree4.9Easy streamside hike following historic railroad beds in Great Smoky Mountains
Chimney Tops TrailFree4.8Challenging Great Smoky Mountains hike offering dramatic panoramic summit views
Cumberland Gap National Historical ParkFree4.8Explore the historic gateway west surrounded by scenic mountain trailways
Parrot Mountain and Gardens$4.8An enchanting tropical bird sanctuary nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains
Nantahala Outdoor Center$$4.7Your flagship outdoor retailer and adventure hub at Great Smoky Mountains
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster$$4.7Experience rider-controlled downhill thrills on a mile-long mountain coaster track
Baskins Creek FallsFree4.6Discover a scenic, hidden waterfall along a rugged mountain hike
Dollywood$$4.6Experience thrilling coasters and Southern hospitality in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park$$4.6Take a scenic chairlift ride to panoramic Great Smoky Mountain views
Laurel Falls TrailFree4.6Explore a popular paved trail leading to a scenic 80-foot waterfall
Mysterious Mansion$$4.6Step inside Gatlinburg's classic Victorian haunted mansion for terrifying spooky surprises.
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad$$4.5Scenic vintage train excursions through Western North Carolina's stunning mountain countryside
The Lumberjack Feud Show$$4.5Experience thrilling lumberjack competitions and family entertainment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
The Track$$4.5Action-packed family fun with elevated go-kart tracks and arcade entertainment
Pigeon Forge SnowFree4.4Enjoy indoor snow tubing and winter play all year round
The Sevierville Golf Club$$4.4Play scenic mountain golf at this premier Great Smoky Mountains facility
Anakeesta$$4.3Experience mountaintop adventure, panoramic Smoky Mountain views, and treetop canopy walks.
Wilderness at the Smokies$$4.2Expansive resort featuring year-round indoor and outdoor water park adventures
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.
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