Every season is a great time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains. You can plan your visit to see unique flowering plants in the spring, wildlife sightings in the summer, stunning fall foliage in the fall season, or evergreen mountaintops covered with snow in the winter.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is massive, and there's so much to see and do. Some tips include getting a jacket, bringing sunscreen, and traveling on weekdays.
The Great Smokies has some of the most amazing natural wonders, including the Arch Rock, Rainbow Falls, Clingman's Dome towers, and more.
How can you pick just one? Both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park have so much to offer. The main draw on the Tennessee side is Gatlinburg, first settled in 1803. North Carolina is also home to Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the Smokies.
A scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains gives you some amazing views of Cades Cove, Clingman's Dome & Inspiration Point. Make sure to take a self-guided tour.
You’ve heard that no trip to the Great Smoky Mountains is complete without visiting Cades Cove. Out of all the spectacular sights in the park, this one attracts the most visitors every year. But is everybody overselling the concept? I’m here to tell you that the hype is real—you should absolutely make time on your […]
A driving tour through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park only takes about two hours. But I recommend planning to spend a lot more time! The two-hour driving time estimated by the self-guided driving tour is based on the assumption that you won’t leave your car. But trust me, there are a lot of attractions […]
Preparing for a vacation is always tricky. How do you ensure you have everything without overpacking? Here are the essentials I recommend for your Great Smoky Mountain tour! All packed? Now you’re ready to be on your way! Have a great vacation! Essential Travel Guide:
Here are a few ways to have a stress-free getaway on your Great Smoky Mountains driving tour. Travel in the off-season Most visitors come to the Great Smoky Mountains for a summer vacation. July is by far the busiest month for the park. Why not take a visit in the fall or spring instead? You […]
The location in the Great Smoky Mountains that attracts the most tourists every year is the fabulous Cades Cove Loop Road. When you visit the valley, it’s easy to see why: thousands of acres of wide-open meadows, distant mountains towering above the landscape, flora and fauna flourishing everywhere. Simply put, it’s breathtaking. Cades Cove is […]
