With its awe-inspiring mountains, scenic landscapes and abundance of wildlife, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the ideal spot to have a picnic. Whether you're looking for a place to enjoy an outdoor meal with family or perhaps a quiet spot for two, the park's many designated picnic areas are fine choices when it comes to dining in the fresh air of the great outdoors.
Some folks are the type that like to get out and really explore the area, taking long excursions into the national park or to see the many world-class attractions found in nearby Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.
If you plan to stay at a cabin in Pigeon Forge, you'll likely have a full schedule when it comes to relaxing and playing in the Great Smoky Mountains. And we're sure you'll also do your share of eating out in places like Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, since this entire area is home to virtually every kind of restaurant you could imagine.
People enjoy coming to the Smokies for things like attractions, shows and outlet mall shopping. But if it weren't for the Great Smoky Mountains themselves, none of those other things would exist. After all, it's the mountains that have been attracting visitors to this area for decades.