Great Smoky Mountains National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
U.S. national park in Tennessee and North Carolina
About Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established on June 15, 1934 after a long process of land purchases starting in with Congress' authorization in 1926. More than $11 million was required to make all of the purchases. The main benefactor, who came to rescue during the Great Depression, was the Rockefeller family which donated $5 million. This great deed was honored by the erection of a memorial at Newfound Gap. The park was dedicated on September 2, 1940 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The park is almost 95% forested, with 25% of that being old-growth. Almost 100 different types of native trees can be found in the park in addition to over 1,400 flowering plant species and 4,000 non-flowering plants. The wildlife is abundant as well, featuring hundreds of different bird sp
Top Attractions in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Explore the best things to see and do in Great Smoky Mountains National Park:
- ★Morton Overlook
- ★Tail of The Dragon
Where to Stay in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- 🏨Abrams Creek Campground
- 🏨Balsam Mt. Campground
- 🏨Big Creek Campground
- 🏨Cades Cove Campground
- 🏨Cataloochee Campground
- 🏨Cosby Campground
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: