Things to do in the area
WHAT TO DO while visiting the Great Smoky Mountains/Wears Valley/Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg/Townsend area
May 2020
Current Conditions & Alerts
National Park
Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
Foothills Parkway “Missing Link”
A 16 mile drive with multiple scenic overlooks starts in Wears Valley
GSM Outfitters
- GSM Outfitters
outdoor gear and clothing store in Wears Valley - GSM Outfitters Coffee Cafe
super coffees, teas, light snacks - hiking advice!
Smoky Mountain Grocery
865-366-7261
“Do The Loop”
Enjoy the 8 Mile Loop Road
With Over 100 Artists & Craftsmen
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
(open Spring – Fall)
(April 10 – November 30, 2020)
Cades Cove
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park.
NEW – June 17 – Sept. 30, 2020
no vehicular traffic on Wednesdays
Handicap Accessible Sugarland Valley Nature Trail
New for 2020
A 70+ acre outdoor family theme park in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg
Townsend
Caverns
tuckaleecheecaverns.com
Tuckaleechee Caverns in Townsend, are known as the “Greatest Site Under the Smokies” and are the highest rated Cave or Cavern of the Eastern United States.
Golf
Mini Golf – so many in the area – this one is at least partially w/c accessible plus Mini-Bowling!
Crave Golf Club
Waterfalls in the Park
Every year over 200,000 visitors hike well-worn trails to view Grotto, Laurel, Abrams, Rainbow, and other popular waterfalls in the park.
Helicopter Tours
Wears Valley Tour Flight!
Accessible Travel Writer Candy Harrington
2018 Suggestions
Places to Go, Things to Do
Site is paid for by your lodging tax!
