Sugarlands Visitor Center
A major gateway to the park from Gatlinburg.
Guide Sections
Use Sugarlands Visitor Center's guide sections to understand how this stop fits into the larger park plan.
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Sugarlands Visitor Center Details
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Low
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Region
Newfound Gap Road
Just two miles from Gatlinburg, the Sugarlands Visitor Center is a major gateway to Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The visitor center is open every day of the year except Christmas. Here you'll find park information -- including a free 20-minute introductory film -- as well as Ranger-led programs, the Great Smoky Mountains Association bookstore, and a souvenir shop. You also can obtain backcountry permits here.