This is the main visitor center for the north side of the Smokey Mountains. It's huge, fun, and crowded all at once! The interior has a large gift shop and a museum showing native animals and...
Sugarlands Visitor Center - NPS
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Sugarlands Visitors Center is one of four visitor centers located within Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering a convenient starting point for exploring the park. Visitors can obtain park maps, receive assistance from knowledgeable rangers, and purchase informative books and guides. Additionally, the center showcases two historic gristmills, Cable Mill and Mingus Mill, providing demonstrations of corn meal milling.
Operated by the nonprofit Great Smoky Mountains Association, proceeds from purchases at the official online store support educational, scientific, and historical projects within the park. With its range of services and attractions, Sugarlands Visitors Center is an essential destination for those seeking to fully experience the natural wonders of the Great Smoky Mountains.
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A nice stop along the way into the National Park. Parking is a bit tough because it seems to always be busy. The museum inside is worth a look. The gift shop is really nice and has a large...
This place is great. Parking is rough bc its so busy but people are coming and going. There's a hike to a waterfall. Totally worth it. Grab ur water shoes and hike in throughout the little creek...
This visitor center has a great exhibit of animals that call this forest their home. Great light loop trail, 2 miles round trip if you do both cut offs. We saw some native black bears on the walk!
This visitor center is right at the main entrance to the smokies from Gatlinburg (like a 5 min drive in). Lots of bathrooms and a water station, plus they have a parking kiosk so you can buy your...
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