Discover the highlights of the Smoky Mountains on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the park, enjoy stunning mountain views, and experience the lush natural beauty of the Smokies.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Experience the highlights of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on a 3-hour guided tour. Learn about the history of the park, the lives of the early Appalachian pioneers, and the founding of the national park.

Begin your tour with a stop at the remains of a long-gone resort town dating back more than 100 years. Learn about the history of logging in the Smokies, the lives of the early Appalachian pioneers, and the founding of the national park.

Travel up the mountains on one of the most scenic roads in the southeast. Along the way, stop at scenic overlooks for pictures, questions, and interpretation of the area.

Finally, arrive at Newfound Gap and the 5,000-foot-high border between Tennessee and North Carolina. Learn about the 2,200-mile-long Appalachian Trail and the site where President Franklin Roosevelt gave the park dedication in 1940.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Take in the views from Newfound Gap, a 5,000-foot-high mountain pass
Learn about the history of the Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail
Stop at scenic overlooks to take pictures and ask questions about the area
Visit the remains of a long-gone resort town dating back more than 100 years
Travel up the mountains on one of the most scenic roads in the southeast

 

 

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