Scenic routes, historic places and cultural destinations offer more than a drive-through visit. Choose a region and give the main experience room in the day.
Layered blue ridges, mountain streams and traces of Appalachian life create many ways to explore the Smokies. Choose a valley or road corridor and leave time for a short walk away from the busiest stops.
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The Skyway offers the cultural heritage of the Cherokee tribe and early settlers in a grand forest environment in the Appalachian Mountains. Enjoy mile-high vistas and brilliant fall foliage, as well as great hiking opportunities and picnic spots in magnificent and seldom-seen portions of the southern Appalachian National Forests.
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The Natchez Trace Parkway combines a gentle-paced drive with stops that reveal the stories and landscapes of an old travel corridor. Choose a stretch and a few meaningful stops to give the day a sense of place.
Explore this place →Where to stay →Choose a manageable region, then allow time for the main attraction and the places along the way. Check current access and reservations before departure.
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