Tour Stops

Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Near Cherokee, North Carolina, the Oconaluftee Visitor Center is an ideal starting point as you enter the park's South District. Explore cultural history exhibits. Enjoy...

Clingman's Dome

This dome is the highest point in the park, sitting at a lofty 6,643 ft above sea level. At this overlook, get epic panoramic views...

Newfound Gap Overlook

Sitting at 5046 ft in elevation, this stunning overlook offers not only amazing views of the surrounding views, but also offered restrooms.

Ben Morton Overlook

Offering panoramic views of the surrounding park, this gorgeous overlook is one of the most famous and popular in the park.

Alum Cave Trail

The Alum Cave Bluffs are 2.3 miles from the trailhead. It's hard to believe how dry the ground is underneath the bluffs when the air...

Chimney Tops Overlook

From this gorgeous overlook, get a view of the Chimney Tops - twin peaks that cap 2,000-foot-high cliffs.

Sugarland Valley Nature Trail

Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail is a short half-mile loop, which is family friendly... more of a nature walk. This paved trail is one of the...

Sugarlands Visitor Center

Near Gatlinburg, TN, Sugarlands Visitor Center is an excellent starting point as you enter the park's North District. Learn about the park's plants and animals...

Maloney Point

Maloney Point Overlook is absolutely worth it to visit. Offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the Cumberland...

Elkmont Little River Trail

This short 0.8 mile loop is an easy trail to take the family on, a loop which takes you along the river and back.

Laurel Falls Trail

Laurel Falls Trail leads to the 80-foot high Laurel Falls, named after the mountain laurel shrubs that bloom along the trail and near the falls...

Metcalf Bottoms Rest Area

This picnic area offers 122 sites and a reservable pavilion.

Primitive Baptist Church

This historic building, built around 1832, was one of the first 3 churches in the area.

Missionary Baptist Church

Formed due to a split in the Primitive Baptist Church, this church was formed in 1841. This building was finally built in 1894.

The Sinks

Likely the most picturesque place in the Great Smoky Mountains, The Sinks formed where a river makes a big S-turn, creating gorgeous natural pools as...

The John Oliver Cabin

John Oliver & his wife, Lucretia, the original builders of this historic cabin, were the first permanent white settlers in the area. They moved to...

Elijah Oliver Cabin

The main cabin is a dog trot style cabin, and in addition to that, the homestead includes a corn crib, smokehouse, springhouse, and barn. The...

Cable Grist Mill

The Cable Mill which was built by John Cable in 1867, is one of the most popular landmarks in Cades Cove. In the late 1800s,...

Dan Lawson Cabin

Originally constructed in 1856, this cabin features both sawn lumber and hewn logs - it also featured a modern chimney made out of bricks. This...

The Tipton Place

The Tipton Place homestead was initially settled by Revolutionary War Veteran William “Fighting Billy” Tipton in the 1820s. He was able to procure the land...