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It is no accident that millions travel every year to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Smokies are rich with natural beauty, heritage and adventure.

Family friendly entertainment awaits you at every stop. From a drive though Cades Cove loop to a day at Dollywood, you will find something for every member of the family in Smoky Mountains.

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  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a World Heritage Site, preserves a rich cultural tapestry of Southern Appalachian history. The mountains have had a long human history spanning thousands of years. World...

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  • Gatlinburg

    Gatlinburg

    Soaring mountains. Small town goodness. A surprise around every turn. Gatlinburg offers the best of east Tennessee in one compact, charming mountain destination. Here, you can peruse the many shops downtown,...

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    Pigeon Forge

    Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, nestled at the base of America’s most visited national park, is a year round destination with fun for the whole family. On the parkway, the main drag running...

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  • Sevierville

    Sevierville

    Experience adventure in the Great Outdoors by hiking the Great Smoky Mountains or exploring the caverns beneath the foothills. Take a walk on the wild side at educational attractions featuring exotic...

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  • Newport

    Newport

    In 1799, John Gilleland donated land along the French Broad River, the area now referred to as ‘Old Town’, to create the town of Newport, Tennessee. In 1834, Newport had a...

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    Townsend

    Townsend Tennessee offers a quiet alternative to its more popular neighbors. Nestled at the base of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Townsend is the perfect place from which to base...

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