The Smoky Mountains offer some of the most breathtaking views in the eastern United States. Whether you want to drive to a pulloff or earn your view on a trail, these overlooks deliver panoramas that stretch across ridgeline after ridgeline of blue-hazed mountains.
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CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
Forested canopy zipline tour in Gatlinburg
Where to Stay: Chalet Village, Ski Mountain
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Wahoo Ziplines
Forest canopy ziplines with sky bridges
Where to Stay: Eagles Ridge, Governors Crossing
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The Magnolia Weddings & Events
Mountain-view wedding and events
Where to Stay: Bear Creek Crossing, Starr Crest Resort
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The Trillium Venue
Luxury mountain view wedding spot
Where to Stay: Bear Creek Crossing, Chalet Village
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4 Points Farm
DIY-friendly outdoor wedding venue
Where to Stay: Bear Creek Crossing, Chalet Village
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Blackberry Mountain Firetower Restaurant
Upscale dining at Blackberry Mountain resort. Farm-to-table cuisine with mountain views.
Where to Stay: Bear Creek Crossing, Chalet Village
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Country Manor Acres
Exclusive large-capacity wedding site
Where to Stay: Bear Creek Crossing, Chalet Village
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Sprawling scenic park with trails and vistas
Where to Stay: Chalet Village, Ski Mountain
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Clingmans Dome / Kuwohi
High elevation park with scenic views
Where to Stay: Bear Creek Crossing, Chalet Village
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Tail of the Dragon - 318 Curves in 11 Miles!
Famous 11-mile, 318-curves scenic drive
Where to Stay: Bear Creek Crossing, Chalet Village
View Full Guide →For the best visibility, visit on clear mornings after a cold front passes through. The famous "smoke" that gives these mountains their name is actually moisture released by the dense forest, and it creates the most photogenic conditions at sunrise and sunset.