Vacation Guide to Great Smoky Mountain
The Great Smoky Mountains is one of the biggest tourist destination in the southern United States. This amazing place is part of the Appalachian Mountains, from central Alabama all the way to Canada. The range is sometimes called the Smoky Mountains or the Smokey Mountains, and the name is commonly shortened to the Smokies. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established in 1934, and with over 9 million visits per year, it is the most-visited national park in the United States.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers an amazing range of activities. The historic and attractive cabins near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge provides excellent lodging options for people who need to get a feel for the area.
Many of tourists stay in the historic cabins in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge during their Great Smoky Mountain vacation. These rooms range from simple one-room house perfect for a romantic holiday to ten bedroom apartments for large families or corporate events. The cabins have all modern amenities that travelers need, including the hot tub, cable TV, and swimming pools, all within miles of the Great Smoky Mountains.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers camping, RV ports, and cabins for lodging. Visitors can hike on the numerous hiking trails, including the 2000 mile Appalachian Trail. Travelers can also use the old forests that are within the park. The most visited part of the park is Cades Cove, which is a valley, completely surrounded by mountains. In the bay, visitors can admire the natural foliage and wildlife, hiking, horseback riding or walking on a mountain bike.