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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the U.S. It attracts millions of visitors each year because of its hundreds of miles of trails (800+), cool mountain streams, rushing waterfalls, variety of trees and blooming wildflowers, changing leaves in the fall, diversity of wildlife, and incredible mountain vistas and valley views. It’s also located more centrally within the U.S. than many national parks, so it’s a short drive for many.

With the new year approaching, it’s time to start thinking how you want to spend it. It’s the perfect time to make a bucket list of new adventures for you and your loved ones to try to make sure you have the best year yet. We’ve put together a list of some of the most best attractions in the Smoky Mountains, from thrilling rides to delicious restaurants, that you’ll want to try in the new year.

With all of that, it’s no wonder that so many people make their way to the Great Smoky Mountains for vacations all throughout the year. Fall is a great time to see the landscape transform from green to rich reds, golds, and yellows and enjoy the crisp, cool air. In spring and summer, enjoy wildflowers, bright green trees, warm air, and flowing waterfalls. Winter ushers in a wonderland of snow and ice, giving you a whole new look at the Smokies.

Favorite destinations in the park including

Cades Cove
Cataloochee
Clingmans Dome
Roaring Fork
and others

Popular activities such as

auto touring
bicycling
family campgrounds
fishing
hiking and backpacking
picnicking
waterfall walks
wildlife watching
and more

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville all offer unique Smoky Mountain attractions that will quickly become family favorites. The main parkway is lined with more than 75 family fun Smoky Mountain attractions including Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Wonderworks, Dixie Stampede, Zorb, miniature golf courses, NASCAR SpeedPark, go-cart race tracks, a jungle boat ride, movie theaters, indoor skydiving, plus museums, souvenir shops and places to eat. Family entertainment theaters showcase acrobats, comedians, cowboys, musical entertainment and magic.Please collect Smoky Mountain Guides Coupons .

Clingmans Dome Observation Tower

Clingmans Dome is, at 6,643 feet, the highest point in Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with wonderful views stretching as far as 100 miles on a clear day. A highlight is the superb observation tower perched atop the mountain’s summit and offering 360-degree views of the Smokies. While the tower is open all year, be sure to keep an eye on the weather as the road leading to it closes if things turn nasty. A variety of other trails branch off from the car park, which is just half a mile from the summit.

The Hollywood Star Cars Museum

The Hollywood Star Cars Museum is a fun diversion when in Gatlinburg. Featuring more than 40 cars that were used in Hollywood movies, the collection includes vehicles from Gone in 60 Seconds, The Fast and the Furious, and Days of Thunder. Other famous favorites include the original Batmobile from the 1960s TV show, Batman, and Herbie from the Disney movie franchise of the same name.

All Things Dolly Parton

Another franchise with multiple attractions is co-managed by country-music superstar, Dolly Parton, and Herschend Family Entertainment. The singer’s hometown is in the Pigeon Forge area so the town was already an attraction for her fans. Today the Dolly experience includes a theme park, a water park, a lumberjack dinner show, and a horsey music review. Beyond the attractions, Dolly’s name is also on a resort and a community of vacation cabin rentals.

Great Smoky Mountains RailroadKick off your hiking boots, sit back, relax, and explore western North Carolina on a train. Choose from dozens of excursions, departing from Bryson City. Follow up your train ride with a visit to the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum, and you’ll really be in business! This is definitely the most kid-friendly of the top 10 Smoky Mountain attractions.

Ober Gatlinburg

This popular wintertime ski area with ice skating and snow tubing, also features year-round attractions. Board the scenic tramway in Gatlinburg and watch the mountain landscape from up high. At the top, ride the Ski Mountain Coaster and visit Ober’s Wildlife Encounter. While no wild animals were captured for this licensed zoo, you can view rescued or zoo-born black bears, bobcats, river otters, and other animals up close.