Get back to nature among mist-shrouded peaks, shimmering waterfalls and lush forests in the great American wilderness. Lonely Planet’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike on the mother of all footpaths, the Appalachian Trail, cycle through the beautiful, historic valley of Cades Cove, and learn how early settlers made ends meet at the Mountain Farm Museum – all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Regis St Louis explains why he loves the Great Smoky National Parks. "I have fond memories of coming to the park as a young boy and experiencing the wonderment of nature for the first time: thundering waterfalls, towering trees that reached high into the sky and fern-lined streams full of salamanders. Years later, after returning with my own children, I realised these biologically rich forests have lost none of their magic. The Smokies have so many different facets - from the hundreds of miles of hiking trails to the myriad cascades and breathtaking mountaintop views - it's hard not to be filled with wonder after a trip here."
Great Smoky Mountains National Parks' Top 10
1. Clingmans Dome
2. Appalachian Trail
3. Mt LeConte
4. Newfound Gap Road
5. Waterfalls
6. Cades Cove
7. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
8. Alum Cave Bluffs
9. Cataloochee
10. Rafting the Pigeon River
Inside Lonely Planet’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
Coverage Includes: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, around the park: Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and more
Curator: Amy C Balfour
Writers: Kevin Raub, Regis St Louis, Greg Ward
Get to the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and begin your journey now!
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Lonely Planet writer Regis St Louis explains why he loves the Great Smoky National Parks. "I have fond memories of coming to the park as a young boy and experiencing the wonderment of nature for the first time: thundering waterfalls, towering trees that reached high into the sky and fern-lined streams full of salamanders. Years later, after returning with my own children, I realised these biologically rich forests have lost none of their magic. The Smokies have so many different facets - from the hundreds of miles of hiking trails to the myriad cascades and breathtaking mountaintop views - it's hard not to be filled with wonder after a trip here."
Great Smoky Mountains National Parks' Top 10
1. Clingmans Dome
2. Appalachian Trail
3. Mt LeConte
4. Newfound Gap Road
5. Waterfalls
6. Cades Cove
7. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
8. Alum Cave Bluffs
9. Cataloochee
10. Rafting the Pigeon River
Inside Lonely Planet’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
- Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
Coverage Includes: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, around the park: Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and more
Curator: Amy C Balfour
Writers: Kevin Raub, Regis St Louis, Greg Ward
Get to the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and begin your journey now!
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