Smoky Mountains

Cades Cove is considered one of the most beautiful places in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There are scenic walking and biking trails, historic homes and churches in Cades Cove, as well as an abundance of lively animal life and natural scenery. Whether you have been there 100 times or this is your first, there is always something new and exciting just waiting to be discovered.

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With over 60 mammal species in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there’s plenty of wildlife to be seen throughout the area. One of the most popular places to visit in the national park is Cades Cove, where wildlife can be found around every corner.

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From outdoor adventure to a diverse grouping of historic events and cultural festivals, the Great Smoky Mountains has become a unique vacation destination for all kinds. Known for bustling stretches of attractions with peaceful acres of open trails and mature forests, the area is perfect for those who want fresh air, low stress levels and health benefits.

The South is serious about its food. Influenced by European, Native American, and African cuisine, the fare you’ll find below the Mason-Dixon line is truly one of a kind. If you’re going to be travelling in the Great Smoky Mountains, be sure to spend some time sampling the local flavor! Here are nine Southern foods you need to try before you leave the Smokies:

Are you trying to decide where to go for your next vacation getaway? Whether you’re in search of warmer weather, less traffic or a fun daytime outing, it doesn’t get better than the Great Smoky Mountains. Here’s the top 6 reasons you should book your flight right now:

If you are like us, you grew up visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Every year you could hardly wait until it was time for you and your parents to pack up the car and head to the mountains! However, if we hadn’t grown up visiting the area, would we still love it just as much?

Smoky Mountain visitors should prepare to say goodbye to the beloved Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg trolley systems. Why? Because getting around the Great Smoky Mountains is about to become a whole lot easier!

For generations Disney World in Orlando, Florida, has declared itself the “happiest place on Earth.” However, we at Visit My Smokies must disagree. Though Disney may very easily be the happiest place in Florida, we cannot believe that anywhere can hold a candle to the happiness and family fun found in our very own Smoky Mountains. Why is this? One world: Dollywood.

Another spectacular season has lit up the Great Smoky Mountains with color. Daffodils, red maple and orchids are springing up to join the welcoming sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves, leaving little doubt that spring has finally arrived. In celebration of the beautiful colors and warmer weather, the annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage event in Gatlinburg is scheduled for locals and tourists to enjoy just as the blooms are at their peak.

The RMS Titanic is by far one of the most well-known ships to have ever sailed on the Atlantic Ocean. What keeps this iconic vessel fresh in our minds is the incredible stories that both it and its passengers left behind. To honor these stories, the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge is hosting its second annual Author’s Week March 29-April 5.

Everyone loves visiting the Great Smoky Mountains, right? This week, the Smokies welcomed a special visitor to the national park.