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When is the best time to visit Smoky Mountains National Park?

I live in Kentucky, but the only national park I’ve been to is Mammoth Cave. I’m trying to visit as many as I can while I’m younger, and I’ve heard great things about the Smoky Mountains. What’s the best time to visit Smoky Mountains National Park?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Straddling the border between
North Carolina
and
Tennessee
, Smoky Mountains National Park is often voted among the best national parks in the country. If you want to go leaf-peeping or avoid some of the crowds, the best time to visit Smoky Mountains National Park is in the fall.
On your fall trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, add a few of these activities to your itinerary for a memorable experience:
  • Explore the red, yellow, and orange hues provided by the changing fall foliage.
  • Ascend to the top of Clingmans Dome. At 6,643 feet, it’s the highest point in the park and offers views of up to 100 miles in all directions on a clear day.
  • Take a drive through Cades Cove, which gives you the chance to view black bears and historic cabins. Arrive early during the fall, as over 100 cars line up to get into the cove.
  • Have a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenery at Fontana Lake.
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