Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Tennessee/North Carolina, USA

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

America’s most visited park—misty ridges and forests.

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How to get around Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Inspiration

Why Great Smoky Mountains National Park is worth the trip

  • America’s most visited NP
  • Misty ridgelines
  • Historic cabins & mills

Timing

Best time to visit Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Spring for wildflowers; Oct for foliage; summer for lush greens.

Eat & Drink

Where to eat in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge eateries

Must-See

Top sights in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Cades Cove
  • Clingmans Dome
  • Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

Activities

Things to do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Scenic drives & overlooks
  • Moderate waterfall hikes
  • Synchronous fireflies (lottery)

Quiet Corners

Hidden gems near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Greenbrier area
  • Cataloochee Valley elk

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