Attraction · Tennessee
Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains
Steve’s take
The most visited national park in America and it's free to enter. Free. The Smokies are about thirty minutes south of I-40 through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. If you have a full day, drive Newfound Gap Road — it crosses the mountains through tunnels of rhododendron and fog that makes you feel like you're in a movie. Gatlinburg itself is a tourist town with pancake houses and mirror mazes, which sounds tacky and is tacky and your kids will love every second of it.
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Destination Details
- ✓national park
- ✓hiking
- ✓scenic drives
- ✓visitor center
- ✓restaurants
- ✓shops
- ✓free park entry
Places to stay nearby
- Holiday Inn Express Pigeon ForgeBook →
3100 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863 · $$
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Common questions about Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains
Where is Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains?
Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains is at 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, Tennessee. It sits along I-40, which makes it a natural stop on a Florida-bound family road trip.
What are the hours at Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains?
Typical hours: Park: 24hrs, town shops: 10am–10pm. Hours can shift seasonally and on holidays — always confirm on the official site before you plan your visit.
What's Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains like to visit on a family road trip?
The most visited national park in America and it's free to enter. Free. The Smokies are about thirty minutes south of I-40 through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. If you have a full day, drive Newfound Gap Road — it crosses the mountains through tunnels of rhododendron and fog that makes you feel like you're in a movie. Gatlinburg itself is a tourist town with pancake houses and mirror mazes, which sounds tacky and is tacky and your kids will love every second of it.
Is Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains family-friendly?
Yes — Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains earns a 5/5 family-friendly rating in our database.
How long should families plan to stay at Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains?
Most families spend an hour or two at Gatlinburg / Great Smoky Mountains, depending on kid stamina and weather.