Cove Hardwood Exhibit in the park

Great Smoky National Park Points of Interest & Stops

Browse points of interest in Great Smoky National Park, including overlooks, trailheads, waterfalls, visitor centers, and other stops that help shape a stronger park itinerary.

Best Stops and Park POIs in Great Smoky National Park

Use this Great Smoky National Park POI collection to compare stops, prioritize landmarks, and decide which places belong on the route before you open the map or start a trip plan.

Overview

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Overview

Set in some of the oldest mountains on Earth, 814-square-mile Great Smoky Mountain National Park is so remarkably biodiverse that scientists haven't even come close to documenting every living thing that resides here.