Your dayReturn-to-base outing
Set out fromGatlinburg, Tennessee
DiscoverGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
A DAY TO REMEMBER
The journey
A mountain day starting at the northern gateway to the Smokies.
Check parking-tag requirements and closures; avoid trying to cover every major park area in one day.
Make it your day
Start the day
Review current conditions and choose one park area.
Make the most of the visit
Spend the central part of the day on scenic stops and a suitable walk.
Return
Return to Gatlinburg.
Choose the exact roads and stops when planning your drive. Check seasonal access, reservations, weather, and opening times before setting out. Photographs show the named destination or an optional stop, not every view along the drive.