• Oconaluftee Visitor Center - Begin your scenic drive through the breathtaking Smoky Mountains at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Prepare to explore the Smokies and uncover why this is the nation’s most visited National Park!

NOTE: This extensive 72+ mile tour highlights the essentials of Great Smoky and Cades Cove Bundle in 3-5 hours.

Purchase once and enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Mingus Mill - As you journey, consider a detour to Mingus Mill, an 1886 grist mill that remains fully operational! On weekends, witness the mill operators grinding corn just as they did in the 1800s.
• Quiet Walkways - Your first significant stop is the Beech Flats Quiet Walkway, ideal for those wishing to absorb the mountain’s natural beauty without a strenuous hike.
• Rockefeller Memorial - Next, visit the Rockefeller Memorial to learn about Rockefeller’s vital role in the park! This memorial was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt himself.
• Newfound Gap Road - Continue your drive to Newfound Gap, a stunning mountain pass with rich historical significance. Discover how trappers, farmers, and merchants once traversed the Smokies, and how this gap transformed their journeys.
• Alum Cave Trail - Pass by the Alum Cave Trail, leading hikers to the remnants of an old salt mine filled with intriguing history.
• Morton Overlook - Arrive at Morton Overlook, renowned for its breathtaking sunsets.
• Carlos Campbell Overlook - The next overlook is Carlos Campbell Overlook, offering panoramic views of majestic mountains and lush forests.
• Chimney Tops Trail - Your route continues to Chimney Tops Overlook, where you’ll learn about wildfires in the Smokies and their lasting impact on mountains like this one.
• Clingmans Dome - Next is the most accessible trail in the park: Sugarlands Valley Trail! This scenic trail is wheelchair and stroller-friendly, providing a wonderful way to explore the wilderness.
• Sugarlands Visitors Center - The tour proceeds to the Sugarlands Visitor Center, an excellent rest stop and the starting point for several trailheads.
• Cataract Falls - Continue to Cataract Falls, a beautiful, secluded waterfall nestled beneath a shaded canopy of beech trees.
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg - Our next stop is perfect for those entertained by quirky oddities. This unique museum showcases everything from shrunken human heads to rare animal skeletons. Discover how it evolved from a simple comic strip to a national sensation.
• Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail - Follow the road to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. This driving trail encourages you to slow down and appreciate the forest and historic buildings of the area. It also features three of the park’s most famous waterfalls!
• Rainbow Falls Trail - Our route leads to the Rainbow Falls Trail, which takes you to the park’s most popular waterfall. At 80 feet, Rainbow Falls is the tallest waterfall in the Smokies, and when the sun hits it just right, it sparkles like a rainbow—hence the name.
• Grotto Falls Trail - Continue driving to the Grotto Falls trail. While not as grand as Rainbow Falls, this secluded, less crowded waterfall is definitely worth a visit. Along the way, learn about a rare salamander found only here!
• Baskins Creek Falls - Our drive continues to Baskin Creek Falls, a sparkling waterfall where you’ll hear about the amusing and slightly misguided history behind its name.
• Ephraim Bales Cabin - Next, pass the Ephraim Bales Cabin, a glimpse into the 19th century. Hear about the family that lived here and why there’s a large hole in the middle of their cabin!
• Alfred Reagan Tub Mill - The road leads to the Reagan Cabin, showcasing old-time technology with the “tub mill.” Learn about its purpose and usefulness here.
• Ely’s Mill - Our drive takes us to Ely’s Mill, a historic mill on Gatlinburg’s outskirts, offering insight into early Appalachian settlers’ lives. Discover Andrew Ely, the prominent lawyer who changed his life after his wife’s death, leaving his law practice to start anew in Gatlinburg.
• Gatlinburg - Finally, arrive in the charming mountain town of Gatlinburg, where your tour concludes.
• Cades Cove Methodist Church - Beyond that is the Methodist Church, built in 1902 for just $115!
• Cades Cove Missionary Baptist Church - Then, visit the Missionary Baptist Church, which separated from the Primitive Baptist Church in Cades Cove’s early days due to ideological differences.
• Elijah Oliver Cabin - Continue to the Elijah Oliver Place, accessible via a half-mile trail. This secluded homestead belonged to an abolitionist who faced grave danger during the Civil War.
• Abrams Falls Trail - Next is the Abrams Falls Trail, leading hikers to a powerful waterfall hidden deep in the wilderness.
• Cades Cove Historical Grist Mill - Afterward, see the John Cable Grist Mill, dating back to 1870, still operational today!
• Tipton Road - Next on your route is Tipton Place, once home to an American Revolution war hero.
• Carter Shields Cabin - Finally, visit the Carter Shields Cabin, a staunchly abolitionist home that suffered significant losses during the Civil War.

There are many stories to hear along the way, including:
• A Cherokee Homeland
• White Settlers Arrive in Cades Cove
• Smokies Wildlife
• The Cussing Cover
• Last Family who lived in Cades Cove
• Ancestral Cherokee Land
• Tsali and the Trail of Tears
• Revolt Against the Ani’kutani
• Sequoyah’s New Storytelling System
• The Milky Way
• Selu’s Sacrifice
• Great Smoky Geology
• Webb View
• Appalachia’s Settlers
• Appalachian Trail
• Ghost Firs of Clingman’s Dome
• Funding the Smokies
• Appalachian Balds
• Balsam Point Quiet Walkway and more.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Purchase a single tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can enjoy it together!

Experience the Smoky Mountains to the fullest with this comprehensive bundle tour! Discover the stunning landscapes, delve into the rich history of the Cherokee and early settlers, and learn why this is the nation’s most-visited national park. Enjoy breathtaking overlooks, hiking trails, and waterfalls on one tour, and then explore the pioneer and Civil War history of Cades Cove on the next! If you want to see it all, this is the perfect choice.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, simply follow the audio instructions and the route.

Purchase once and enjoy for a whole year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.