Departure – Maggie Valley, NC
Begin your adventure in Maggie Valley, North Carolina, before climbing nearly 3 miles to the top of the mountain toward the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive
30 минуты
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Блу-Ридж-Парквэй
Blue Ridge Parkway Scenic Drive
Travel 14 scenic miles along the breathtaking Blue Ridge Parkway while enjoying panoramic mountain views from mile-high elevations. Along the route, guests pass through 5 historic mountain tunnels on the descent toward Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
30 минуты
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Национальный парк Грейт-Смоки-Маунтинс
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Enter Great Smoky Mountains National Park and explore peaceful mountain valleys, rivers, forests, scenic overlooks, and prime elk and wildlife habitat throughout the Oconaluftee region.
Elk & Wildlife Viewing
Search for wild elk and other native Smoky Mountain wildlife including deer, wild turkey, black bears, and more in one of the best wildlife viewing areas in the Smokies.
Oconaluftee Baptist Church
Visit the historic Oconaluftee Baptist Church, one of the oldest churches in the Smoky Mountains, known for its Appalachian history, peaceful mountain setting, and local haunted legends.
Mingo Falls
Experience breathtaking Mingo Falls, a stunning 120-foot waterfall located on the Qualla Boundary (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Reservation), and one of the hidden natural gems near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
1 час
4
Резервация индейцев чероки
Cherokee, North Carolina
Explore the picturesque mountain village of Cherokee, NC, rich in Cherokee heritage, Appalachian culture, mountain history, and Smoky Mountain charm.
Soco Gap Scenic Return
Cross scenic Soco Gap at 4,340 feet elevation while enjoying sweeping mountain views on the return journey back to Maggie Valley.