Why Vacation In Smoky Mountains?

Take a trip to the Smoky Mountains and discover a natural wonderland that's surrounded by plenty of things to do. Whether you come for some summer fun or fall foliage, you can't help but have a good time in the Smoky Mountains. If you're an outdoorsy type, you will enjoy all the beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hike along the trails that wind through the park, be awed by the streaming waterfalls or saddle up for a horseback ride through the dense forest. For a real adventure, hold on tight for some white water rafting. In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, anglers find the streams to be filled with jumping trout.

Smoky Mountain attractions and towns are sure to keep you entertained. Just outside Pigeon Forge, Do some real hootin' and hollerin' on the rollercoasters and rides at Dollywood®, located just outside Pigeon Forge. In Gatlinburg, Tennessee, you can go up, up, up on the Gatlinburg Sky Lift to enjoy a bird's-eye view of the Smoky Mountains. This mountain town also has museums, go-karts, bumper cars, miniature golf courses and restaurants galore. In Maggie Valley, North Carolina, you can do some shopping and enjoy some winter fun at the Cataloochee Ski Area.

If you want a great way to see the auburn, yellow and golden colors of fall, climb aboard the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. And for a cultural diversion, head to Cherokee, North Carolina, to visit the Oconaluftee Indian Village.