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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.
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Cades Cove
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible.
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Roaring Fork Motor Trail
The narrow, winding, Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail invites you to slow down and enjoy the forest and historic buildings of the area. The 5.5-mile-long, one-way, loop road is a favorite side trip for many people who frequently visit the Smokies. It offers rushing mountain streams, glimpses of old-growth forest, and a number of well-preserved log cabins, grist mills, and other historic buildings.
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Dollywood
With more than 40 rides, 15 exceptional
shows, five of the South's largest festivals, Southern-style dining, and the friendliest employees in the world . . . Dollywood is an award-winning destination! |
Downtown Gatlinburg
Welcome to Downtown Gatlinburg! Tucked away at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is a bustling little tourist town that provides some of the best restaurants, shopping, and attractions of anywhere in the Southeast.
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Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Situated outside the historic Mountain Farm Museum, the Oconaluftee Visitor Center serves as the gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park with all its natural beauty, outdoor attractions, and amenities.
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BUSH'S Beans Visitor Center
Come on down to the BUSH'S® Visitor Center in Chestnut Hill, Tennessee, where you can trace the values and events that made BUSH'S BEST® what it is today. And it's all housed in the original A.J. Bush & Company general
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
One of the Top 5 Aquariums in the USA & World! Most spectacular underwater tunnel with 12-foot sharks, giant sea turtle and thousands of exotic sea creatures! Playful penguins at Ripley's Penguin Playhouse! Dive/feeding shows and much more!
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Clingsmans Dome
At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The observation tower on the summit of Clingmans Dome offers spectacular 360° views of the Smokies and beyond for visitors willing to climb the steep half-mile walk to the tower at the top.
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Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community
The largest group of independent artisans in North America. This historic 8-mile loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts
& Crafts Trail. Established in 1937, these artisans whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve. Make plans to visit the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. |
Island in Pigeon Forge
The Island in Pigeon Forge is your one stop
in Pigeon Forge for affordable family fun all night and day! Explore the new shopping and entertainment complex with more than sixty retail and specialty shops, a number of popular restaurants and eateries, rides and games, dancing fountains, live music, attractions and much more. |
Dixie Stampede
Filled with friendly North and South competition, thrilling horse riding stunts, spectacular special effects, phenomenal
musical productions plus a mouth-watering four-course feast complete with a delicious dessert! Also, Dixie Stampede’s SKEETER & NUGGET™ show delivers a huge helping of family-friendly comedy at every show! |