The captivating area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park awaits your stay
Enjoy the entertainment and other features of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This city's mountain views, shopping and hiking draw many visitors. Dollywood and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Are you hoping to discover attractions to see during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Great Smoky Mountains National Park a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Dollywood (13.6 mi / 21.9 km)
- Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies (7.9 mi / 12.8 km)
- Chimney Tops (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Alum Cave Trail (3.7 mi / 6 km)
- Newfound Gap (4.7 mi / 7.5 km)
- Mount LeConte (5.5 mi / 8.8 km)
Exploring the natural features in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Clingmans Dome (3 mi / 4.8 km)
- Rainbow Falls (5 mi / 8 km)
- Mount LeConte (5.5 mi / 8.8 km)
- Roaring Fork (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Baskins Creek Falls (6.8 mi / 10.9 km)
- Roaring Fork (6.9 mi / 11.1 km)
Transport options to and around Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Fly into Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson), the closest airport, located 30.6 mi (49.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional), which is 55.7 mi (89.6 km) away.