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Newfound Gap Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

4.8

#2 of 9 in Scenic Drive in Tennessee

Scenic Drive · Tourist Spot

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Traveling up and over the mountains, Newfound Gap Road will take you through fragrant forests of evergreen spruce and pine-oak, offering beautiful vistas along the way. The scenic roadway is the only one that goes through the park's center. Thanks to the visibly placed markers, you can easily locate popular, must-visit sites, such as Clingman's Dome--the park's highest point that provides panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains. If you plan to get out of the car, be prepared for significantly lower temperatures compared to the lowlands and bring a warm jacket. Use our Great Smoky Mountains National Park holiday tool to add Newfound Gap Road and other attractions to your Great Smoky Mountains National Park vacation plans.

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4.1

Duration: 2 to 3 hours

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4.4

Duration: 4 to 5 hours

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4.8

By Q8105RDdan

My wife & I just returned from a trip to the GSMNP. Drove up US 441 from Cherokee to Gatlinburg. During October this 35 mile drive is one one the most scenic in America. It is an annual tradition for.... more

My wife & I just returned from a trip to the GSMNP. Drove up US 441 from Cherokee to Gatlinburg. During October this 35 mile drive is one one the most scenic in America. It is an annual tradition for.... more »
By 404HappyTraveller

A beautiful drive winding your way up to the top and back down again. Lots of opportunities to pull over and soak in the views of the lovely fall colours all the way to the horizon.

A beautiful drive winding your way up to the top and back down again. Lots of opportunities to pull over and soak in the views of the lovely fall colours all the way to the horizon. more »

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By Wanita Niehaus

Stunning views even from the parking lot. This stop also intersects the Appalachian trail so you can go as long as you like on a very well marked trail. Bathrooms are clean and convenient to the parking area too.

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By David Schroeder

Easy to get to by road with beautiful views there and on the way. Would recommend the drive up there.

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