A clear sky with a vast snowy mountain scene.

Tennessee / North Carolina · Southeast

Great Smoky Mountains
National Park

Photo: NPS / Bob Carr · Original photo

Some places change your perspective.

The most visited national park in the US.

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park. Plan your visit today!

Park information: National Park Service.

LocationTennessee / North Carolina
Designated1934
Coordinates35.61°, -83.49°

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