01 · Smoky Mountains day
Dollywood — a favorite nearby family adventure
A full day of rides, live entertainment, seasonal festivals, and family-friendly attractions.
Plan your trip
Explore the Smokies.
Scenic drives, family attractions, mountain towns, and outdoor adventures—all in one fast, mobile-friendly guide.
Where you will be
Close to the places families love.
Use this visual guide to plan days around Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Cades Cove, scenic overlooks, streams, shopping, and indoor attractions.
Theme parks & shows
Dollywood, WonderWorks, Titanic, Hatfield & McCoy, and more.
Mountain scenery
Newfound Gap, Foothills Parkway, Roaring Fork, Townsend, and Tremont.
Easy family stops
The Island, aquarium, Old Mill, Village Shops, and outlet shopping.
Visual trip planner
Ideas for every kind of Smoky Mountains day.
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02 · Smoky Mountains day
Sunrise along scenic Foothills Parkway
A scenic drive with overlooks that works well for a slower morning or sunset outing.
03 · Smoky Mountains day
Gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Trails, picnic areas, streams, wildlife viewing, and mountain scenery beyond the park entrance.
04 · Smoky Mountains day
Mountain scenery at Newfound Gap
A high-elevation stop with sweeping mountain views and access to the Appalachian Trail.
05 · Smoky Mountains day
A family day at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
A dependable indoor family option in downtown Gatlinburg, especially on rainy days.
06 · Smoky Mountains day
Dining and entertainment at The Island
Dining, entertainment, shopping, and the observation wheel in central Pigeon Forge.