The Great Smoky Mountains are an emblem of natural beauty and Southern Appalachian culture. A robustly diverse plant and animal population make this one of the country’s most incredible national parks. Wildflowers, spruce forests, streams, and roaring cascades delight the senses. Cades Cove is one of the more popular attractions, containing remnants of old Cherokee hunting grounds and several historic buildings dating back to the early 1800s.

An expansive network of hiking trails leads to scenic destinations like Alum Cave Bluffs, Charlies Bunion, Rainbow Falls, Andrews Bald, and Chimney Tops.

There are kid-friendly hikes, day hikes along the Appalachian Trail, and multi-day hikes. Frontcountry campsites offer a host of amenities, while backcountry campsites are for the rugged explorer.

107 Park Headquarters Road, Gatlinburg, TN, Phone: 865-436-1200, Map

Ijams Nature Center Rusty’s TV and Movie Car Museum Adventure Science Center Incline Railway Lookout Mountain Cumberland Caverns Discovery Center at Murfree Springs The Creative Discovery Museum Great Smoky Mountains National Park Obed Wild and Scenic River Casey Jones Home and Railroad Museum

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