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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Gatlinburg, TN · Great Smoky Mountains

About

The most visited national park in the country, Great Smoky Mountains drapes the Tennessee, North Carolina border in blue, misty ridgelines, old growth forest, and some of the richest biodiversity in North America. Drive the Newfound Gap Road over the spine of the Appalachians, chase waterfalls on easy trails, and roll through Cades Cove at dawn for black bears, deer, and weathered pioneer cabins. Entry is free, and the park stays open year round, with spring wildflowers and fiery autumn color drawing the biggest crowds.

Highlights

Cades Cove 11-mile wildlife loopKuwohi (Clingmans Dome) observation towerNewfound Gap scenic mountain driveLaurel Falls waterfall hikeSugarlands Visitor Center and exhibitsSynchronous fireflies in early summer

Getting there

1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

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