Smoky Mountain Area Information

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail.

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Tennessee Museum of Aviation

The Tennessee Museum of Aviation makes bringing aviation history to life possible as airworthy vintage aircraft perform impromptu flybys for visitors.

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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm

Start or end your Smoky Mountain vacation at the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo.

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Fort Fun

Play 4 different games in an all-new, futuristic arena featuring sentry pods and home bases that fire back! Interactive phasers and your lightweight vest provide cool sound and stun effects throughout your game.

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NASCAR Speedpark

Fun speed park for all ages

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Forbidden Caverns

Forbidden Caverns, located in Sevierville, is one of America’s most spectacular caverns.

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Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum

Experience one of the largest, and most incredible collection of American Muscle Cars in the nation.

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6 Great Gatlinburg Restaurants that Visitors Shouldn’t Skip

You have to eat something during your Smoky Mountain getaway! Here are 6 of the best Gatlinburg Restaurants to check out while you're in the area.

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Indulge in Sweet Treats at Mad Dog’s Ice Cream in Pigeon Forge

If you’re looking for the best sweet treats, you won’t want to miss Mad Dog’s Ice Cream in Pigeon Forge. Learn all about their flavors, donuts, and more.