The Great Smoky Mountain National Park is the most visited national park in the United States. 11 Million visitors made the Smoky Mountains their vacation destination in 2017 and that doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon. Who can blame them? The Smoky Mountains are one of the most beautiful mountains ranges in the Northeast and the home to a wide variety of wildlife, great hiking trails with waterfalls and scenic overlooks, and a tremendous amount of activity for the outdoor enthusiast. In addition to all the outdoor activity and adventure, there are three gateway towns to the Great Smoky Mountains that offer countless numbers of activities. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville are great family vacation destinations and include such fun activities as the premier theme park Dollywood, Alpine Mountain Coasters, Mini-Golf, Shopping, Restaurants, and so much more.
Whether it be hiking, scenic drives, attractions, or festivals, there are things not to miss in every season in the Smoky Mountains. Here are a few of our favorite Smoky Mountain Attractions and ideas on when to visit them.
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Hiking in the Smoky Mountains is a year round pass time and should be at the top of your list when you visit the Smokies. No matter your skill level, there’s a hike for everyone.
If you are looking to take a break from hiking, don’t worry, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has nearly 400 miles of paved or well-maintained gravel roadway for you to enjoy many of the most scenic places in the Smoky Mountains from your car. Here are the 7 of the best scenic drives in the Smoky Mountains to explore.
Your kids will have an absolute blast camping in the Smoky Mountains because camping in Smokies is anything but boring at these 7 crazy fun kid-friendly Smoky Mountain Campgrounds.
Gatlinburg, TN is a popular small mountain town outside of the Smoky Mountains that draws millions of visitors each year. There are numerous quaint shops, candy stores, attractions, and wonderful restaurants in Gatlinburg to choose from. In this guide to the best restaurants in Gatlinburg, learn where the locals love to go and where you …
If you have ever dreamed of experiencing a Tender Tennessee Christmas, there’s no better place to do that than in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. We’ve got the low down on this year’s best winter festivities from Dollywood’s Festival of Lights, to the Pigeon Forge Winterfest, to the Gatlinburg Christmas Parade. You won’t want to miss a thing this Christmas in the Smokies.
There are so many attractions and fun things to do in the Smoky Mountains with kids that the list could almost be endless. In addition to being fun, there are numerous educational things to do in the Smoky Mountains with the kids making it a great place for homeschoolers to check out. In this post, …
f your looking to explore the Smoky Mountains with your family in an adventurous way, consider taking one of the guided ATV trails in the Smoky Mountains. There are several outstanding places to take a guided ATV tour which is perfect if you have young family members who want to experience the thrill of an ATV trail riding in the Smokies, but may not be experienced enough to drive an ATV for themselves.
Are you dreaming of a mountain getaway in the Smoky Mountains for your family this year? If your idea of the perfect family vacation involves a wooded retreat, a hot tub, and a deck to sip wine or drink coffee while taking in the beautiful serenity of the Smokies, then you need to book a …
