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Great Smoky Mountain Visitor Information

Area Information

You’ll find that Sevier County is a magical place to visit. The county, made up of three cities – Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg – features some of the best attractions, restaurants, festivals and events you’ve ever experienced, along with the best lodging. You won’t find mountain views anywhere else like these in the Great Smoky Mountains! Learn more about the top areas in the Smoky Mountains below.

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Pigeon Forge

The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge

One of our major cities is Pigeon Forge, located in the heart of the Smokies. When the Dollywood theme park opened in the late 1980s, this small town suddenly grew into a major travel destination with more than 11 million visitors annually.

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Gatlinburg

aerial view of downtown Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg became a national attraction overnight with the opening of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America. Gatlinburg has grown into a major mountain resort destination that offers a ski resort, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and much more.

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Sevierville

aerial view of Sevierville

Sevierville is the county seat and hometown of Dolly Parton. Visitors can find an abundance of entertainment options on their vacation, such as the NASCAR SpeedPark, SkyLand Ranch, Rainforest Adventures Discovery Zoo and the area’s largest outlet mall. Sevierville also has wonderful golf courses, great dining and more.

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Wears Valley

view of the Smoky Mountains

We like to refer to Wears Valley as one of the best kept secrets in the Smoky Mountain area. Wears Valley is known for its calm, quiet atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Many visitors like to take at least a day to spend in Wears Valley, visiting local shops and eateries and exploring the hiking trails on the Wears Valley side of the mountains.

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Sevier County

fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains

Sevier County is home to the popular areas of Sevierville (the largest city), Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, as well as smaller communities like Wears Valley. It takes its name from Governor John Sevier who played a part in settling the area. Today, Sevier County has become a popular vacation destination, filled with a variety of attractions and restaurants. Most notably, part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is within Sevier County.

hiker on mountain

With over 11 million visitors each year, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is, by far, the most visited national park in the United States. There’s over 800 miles of hiking trails, scenic driving tours and historic sites, so there’s a way for everyone to see the Smokies!

enjoying the view from high in the smokies

Don’t miss your chance to plan the perfect vacation in the Smoky Mountains and enjoy everything its mountain towns have to offer.