Pick a place
Choose Your Own Adventure
Start with the corner of the Smokies you want to explore. Each area offers a different mix of mountain scenery, attractions, food and family experiences.
Browse by mood
What Sounds Fun?
Whether you want a thrilling ride, an easy family day or a quiet trail, use these shortcuts to find an experience that fits your trip.
AttractionsTheme parks, mountaintop attractions and more →Outdoor AdventuresRafting, ziplines, coasters and mountain fun →Hiking & WaterfallsFind an approachable trail for your group →Shows & EntertainmentDinner shows, music and live performances →ShoppingOutlets, crafts and one-of-a-kind finds →Family FunKid-friendly ideas for a Smokies day →Rainy Day ActivitiesKeep exploring when the weather changes →Free & InexpensivePublic events and low-cost ways to explore →
Local favorites
Popular in the Smokies
These are the places visitors ask about most—from national park classics to the region’s biggest attractions.
Dollywood
Rides, festivals, crafts and award-winning entertainment.
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Anakeesta
Mountain views, treetop adventures, dining and seasonal events.
EXPLORE →Gatlinburg SkyPark
Chairlift access, skyline views and the SkyBridge.
EXPLORE →Ripley’s Aquarium
Ocean life, hands-on exhibits and a dependable rainy-day choice.
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The Island
Dining, shopping, rides and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.
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Cades Cove
Historic buildings, wildlife viewing and an iconic valley drive.
EXPLORE →Fresh developments
What’s New & Coming to the Smokies
Follow new attractions, expansions and experiences taking shape across the region. This selection refreshes from the All About the Smokies News collection.
America’s most visited national park
Explore the National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rewards both quick scenic stops and full trail days. Check current park conditions before heading into higher elevations or remote areas.
On the calendar
Happening in the Smokies
Plan around festivals, conventions and special events. These highlights refresh from the existing All About the Smokies Events Calendar.
Build your kind of getaway
What Kind of Trip Are You Planning?
Take your seat
Shows & Live Entertainment
Pigeon Forge is known for big family productions, comedy and live music. Check the official show calendar for current performance times.
Get outside
Outdoor Adventures
Go beyond the Parkway with an active day in the mountains. Conditions and operating schedules can change, so use the linked official resources for current details.
One more stop
Keep Planning Your Smokies Trip
Turn an idea into a full day—or a full getaway—with food, lodging and current events from across the Smokies.
