Smoky Mountains

Are you wondering what to do in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park? There’s so many great places to visit in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, whether you’re an avid hiker or you just love spending time taking in the natural beauty. If you have 3 days to spend in the Great Smoky Mountains, this itinerary will fill your time with all of the best things to do in the park. If you only have 1 or 2 days to spend in the national park, take bits and pieces of this itinerary and form your own vacation plan!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a diverse collection of log cabins and other log buildings. But how much do you know about these old historical structures? Keep reading to learn all about the cabins and what makes them more unique than any other cabin you’ve visited.

Wears Valley TN is one of the most unique areas that the Smoky Mountains have to offer. Not only is this area known for its many quaint shops and restaurants, but it is also home to some of the most beautiful scenic views of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Nestled between the park’s boundaries and the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Pigeon Forge, Wears Valley TN has managed to remain one of the most relaxing areas guests can visit.

The drive from Newfound Gap Road to Clingmans Dome, a highlight of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a beautiful 7-mile, scenic Smoky Mountain drive. Along this road, there is access to the highest point in the national park, and the highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome. From the top of Clingmans Dome, visitors can see a panoramic view of the mountaintops. Along the road, there’s plenty of places to pull off to look over the mountains, and there are many short walking trails along the road, too. Below, we have highlighted some of the favorite places to visit along the way to Clingmans Dome.

A few days ago, we gave the Visit My Smokies Facebook fans an opportunity to ‘Ask us any questions about the Smoky Mountains!” In case you missed the Q&A session, we put together some of the highlights for you.

Keeping the history of the Smoky Mountains alive is one of the most important things for the national park. In order to do that, the National Park Service has announced that there are major changes happening to a few of the historic structures in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Cades Cove is known as one of the most peaceful and relaxing areas in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. However, the silence and beauty do not exclude this area of the national park from having a few little secrets hidden away.

The history of the Great Smoky Mountains is what makes our national park so unique. It’s hard to believe it was once a struggle to acquire the land for the national park. Today, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park serves over 9 million visitors, making it the most visited national park in the country. Keep reading to learn more about the history of the Smoky Mountains:

Are you trying to decide which places to go in the Smoky Mountains that everyone must see? Look no further! We have all of the places you need to see, right here. Take a look at these popular spots in the national park:

Moonshining has been a long-standing tradition in the Great Smoky Mountains. For generations, members of the Appalachian community have been perfecting their ‘firewater’ recipes, and now it’s time to put their efforts on display with a brand new Pigeon Forge moonshine distillery. Today, the new Pigeon Forge moonshine distillery, the Old Forge Distillery, plans to honor both the traditions of the area’s moonshiners and the history of the area with each product it produces.

Cades Cove is, by far, one of the most popular places to visit in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rich in history and wildlife, the area is great for families who want to spend a day exploring the mountains. Many groups who visit the area spend time taking photos and wandering around all of the historic buildings before having a picnic lunch and watching the wildlife. To keep Cades Cove history alive, it’s important for the national park crews to constantly work on improving and restoring the area. Here’s what they’ve been doing to make it better for visitors:

Vacations are wonderful for a number of reasons including bonding time and relaxation. If you have a reluctant workaholic in your family, that can be a bit more challenging, but have no fear. We’ll have them convinced to take some time off, and hit the winding mountain roads in no time. Here are four reasons to take a Smoky Mountain vacation as soon as you can pack your bags.

The moment all Smoky Mountain Parrot Heads have been patiently waiting for is now here. The brand new Margaritaville Pigeon Forge restaurant is now open, and we at Visit My Smokies could not be more excited!

The Great Smoky Mountains have a rich and evolving history of memorable homesteads and breathtaking landscapes. On June 15, the  Great Smoky Mountains National Park anniversary marks that history with 80 years of education and innovation as an established park, nature preserve and family vacation destination.