With this in mind, here are our best scenic drives around the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee: Little River Road spans 18 miles and features trails, picnic areas and more.

We absolutely love these routes for a motorcycle road trip, so if you're looking into one for 2025, check out our list!

Connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks ... and the small cities near the Canadian border. This route includes the Schoodic Scenic Byway and much more.

Once there, the majestic Smoky Mountains beckon ... makes for a beautiful contrasting landscape. Hiking trails will likely be ...

The Watauga Valley Railroad Historical Society and Museum will sponsor a train excursion May 3 on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. “This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and enjoy the beauty ...

Park visitors wanting to get a taste of the Appalachian Trail can hop on the famous footpath at Newfound Gap for an 8-mile ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers miles of scenic hiking trails, picturesque waterfalls, and opportunities for wildlife spotting without any entrance fee. Popular trails like Laurel ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for quick, less-crowded trails, keep an eye out for ... does not charge an admission fee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also the most visited ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Appalachian Trail. In Asheville, there are hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, art museums, farms, and the Biltmore Estate, open for fascinating ...

From the Mississippi River to the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee is rich in scenery. Here are the best recommendations for ...

The Great Smoky Mountains are one of the most popular travel destinations in the United States. Every year, over 12 million people visit the national park and its surrounding towns. Gatlinburg, Pigeon ...