In this weeks Travel Flashback episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an adventure through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN, and its surrounding areas. This breathtaking national park, located in Eastern Tennessee and straddling the border with North Carolina, is known for its lush forests, misty mountain views, and abundant wildlife.

Highlights of the National Park and Gatlinburg Include:    

• Clingmans Dome Lookout & Observation Tower       

• Hiking Trails: Alum Cave Bluffs Trail to Myrtle Point, Laurel Falls Trail, Charlies Bunion via Appalachian Trail, & Chimney Tops Trail

Things to do in Gatlinburg:

• The Sky Lift to Skylift Park
• Exploring the town shops and activities

Things to do near Gatlinburg:

• Tuckaleechee Caverns
• Explore near-by Pigeon Forge by visiting the Old Forge Distillery & the historic Civil War-era Old Mill Restaurant

We stayed at the⁠ Crossroads Inn & Suites⁠, but to make it easier to find your preferred accommodations, you can search for alternative hotels in Gatlinburg⁠ here⁠.

Be sure to check out our⁠ Viator Experiences⁠ page for additional activities and things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge that we didn’t get to do but may be of interest to you!

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