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
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
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
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
The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad$$4.5Scenic vintage train excursions through Western North Carolina's stunning mountain countryside
The Track$$4.5Action-packed family fun with elevated go-kart tracks and arcade entertainment
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
Great Smoky Mountains National ParkFreeExplore scenic mountain views and ancient forests in America's most visited national park.
Wears ValleyFreeA peaceful mountain valley offering scenic views near Great Smoky Mountains
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