Whether you want to
take a day-hike
,
drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
, or
spend the night in a rustic mountain lodge
, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are here to help!
Fodor’s
InFocus Great Smoky Mountains National Park
guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.
This new edition has been
fully-redesigned
with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos.
Fodor’s Great Smoky Mountains National Park
travel guide includes:
AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE
to the top things to see and do
ITINERARIES
to effectively organize your days and maximize your time
MORE THAN
10
DETAILED MAPS
to help you navigate confidently
COLOR PHOTOS
throughout to spark your wanderlust!
HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS
on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, shopping, scenic drives, activities, side-trips, and more
PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES
on “Best Hikes”, “Animals of the Smoky Mountains”, “Plants of the Smoky Mountains”, and more
TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS
including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS
providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and more
SPECIAL FEATURES
on “What to Watch and Read Before You Visit,” and “”The Smoky Mountains with Kids”
LOCAL WRITERS
to help you find the under-the-radar gems
UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Knoxville, Pigeon Forge, Asheville, Hendersonville, Bryson City, Blue Ridge Parkway, and more!
Planning on visiting other parts of North Carolina? Check out
Fodor’s The
Carolinas & Georgia.
*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.
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