Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between Tennessee and North Carolina. It is the most visited national park in the United States. It is a hiker's paradise with over 800 miles of maintained trails. But hiking is not the only reason for visiting the Smokies. Fishing, picnicking, wildlife viewing and auto touring are also popular activities. The main park entrances are located along U.S. Highway 441 (Newfound Gap Road) at the towns of Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Cherokee, North Carolina. A good place to start to learn about the Park when you're here is at the Sugarland Visitors Center, which is just as you enter the Park from Gatlinburg.

Cades Cove

Cades Cove is the single most popular destination for visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National park, attracting over two million visitors a year, due to its well preserved homesteads, scenic mountain views, and abundant display of wildlife. A one-way, eleven mile paved loop around Cades Cove draws thousands of visitors daily. The National Park Service currently maintains several buildings in Cades Cove that are representative of pioneer life in 19th century Appalachia. Popular hiking trails within the cove include the trail to Abrams Falls and the trail to Gregory Bald. In addition to hiking and general sightseeing, horseback and bicycle riding are popular activities.

Bent Creek Golf Course

Bent Creek Golf Course, designed by three time Masters and British Open Championship Winner Gary Player is a par 72 course that opened in 1972. The front nine hugs the valley floor while the back nine offers a challenging mountain course. A beautiful sparkling mountain stream meanders throughout the entire course making for a breathtaking contrast between water and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Southern Living Travel Guide rated Bent Creek Golf Resort one of the "Top Fifty Golf Courses in the South."

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge & Sevierville

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, the towns of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville are packed with a variety of attractions. There's something here for everyone! If it's shopping you enjoy, the area abounds with craft stores, boutiques, art galleries, antique malls and over 200 brand name outlet stores. For family adventure, kids and grownups alike will enjoy Dollywood, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, miniature golf and go-carts.