Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America’s most visited park—misty ridges and forests.
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Inspiration
Why go there
- America’s most visited NP
- Misty ridgelines
- Historic cabins & mills
Timing
Best time to visit
Spring for wildflowers; Oct for foliage; summer for lush greens.
Eat & Drink
Good local food places
- Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge eateries
Must-See
Popular places
- Cades Cove
- Clingmans Dome
- Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Activities
Things to do
- Scenic drives & overlooks
- Moderate waterfall hikes
- Synchronous fireflies (lottery)
Quiet Corners
Off-path places to see / Hidden gems
- Greenbrier area
- Cataloochee Valley elk
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