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"On this GPS location aware driving tour, you™ll be guided through the Smokes and learn the
story of the people that lived here, their history, the Cherokee, the settlers, and nature.
As you approach each point of interest you™ll hear about the stops and get tips
on what to see and do.
This is a hands-free experience. Simply press play and
put your phone down. As you drive the app knows where you are and plays
the stories as you drive.
The tour never expires, take it anytime, as many times
as you like.
This tour starts at the Cherokee Welcome Center."
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts at the Cherokee Welcome Center and you'll hear about the Cherokee people, their legends and history and then you'll drive into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and as you drive the tour plays automatically as you reach each location.
The tour ends at the Sugarlands visitors center where you'll learn about the history of why it's the sugar lands, the natives that made maple syrup and you can hike to see old cabins and more.
Itinerary
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1Cherokee Visitor's Center
"The tour starts at the Cherokee Welcome Center, and you ll hear about the Cherokee people, their legends and history, and then you ll drive into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and as you drive the tour plays automatically as you reach each location."
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Oconaluftee Visitor Center
"You ll pass by the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and you ll have the chance to stop and explore, it s optional, and you ll hear about the park and the settlers that first came here."
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Smokemont Baptist Church
"You ll hear about the community of Movement that settled here long ago and get a chance to see the old church. This is a great place to hike."
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Collins Creek Picnic Area
"Hear about the history and the trees in the area and feel free to stop for a picnic, it s a great spot!"
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Charles A Webb Overlook
"Who is Webb And who are the people that helped bring the park to life You ll hear about Webb and his part. You ll see one of the best overlooks."
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Oconaluftee River Overlook
Hear about the Natives that lived here and their legends, including those of spearfinger.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Newfound Gap
"This historic spot you ll see the Rockefeller memorial and hear the story of how the Rockefeller helped support the creation of the park."
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Kuwohi
"Hear the story of how this amazing overlook got it s name and the native legends of the bears that come here. This is one of the best hikes and most popular in the park."
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Alum Cave Trail
Learn the story of the caves and feel free to stop to hike the trails to the caves.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Chimney Tops
"You ll see the Chimney tops mountains and get a chance to hike the trail. You ll also hear the legends of the natives around the mountains."
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Carlos Campbell Overlook
hear the story of Carlos Campbell and also get a chance to take a short hike in the area and explore.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail
"Why is it called the sugar lands As it turns out the native people have been tapping the trees long before Europeans arrived. And it has an interesting history."
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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