- 1 hours to 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile Ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
"On this GPS location aware driving tour, you™ll be guided through the Smokes and learn the
story of the people that lived here, their history, the Cherokee, the settlers, and nature.
As you approach each point of interest you™ll hear about the stops and get tips
on what to see and do.
This is a hands-free experience. Simply press play and
put your phone down. As you drive the app knows where you are and plays
the stories as you drive.
The tour never expires, take it anytime, as many times
as you like.
This tour starts at the Cherokee Welcome Center."
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location aware Driving tour that plays automatically as you drive on our driving tour app
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Discover the legends and history of the settlers and Cherokee people
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explore many famous and hidden spots in the Great Smoky Mountains
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No food, drink or parking fees.
Meeting point
The tour starts at the Cherokee Welcome Center and you'll hear about the Cherokee people, their legends and history and then you'll drive into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and as you drive the tour plays automatically as you reach each location.
End point
The tour ends at the Sugarlands visitors center where you'll learn about the history of why it's the sugar lands, the natives that made maple syrup and you can hike to see old cabins and more.
Cherokee Visitor's Center
"The tour starts at the Cherokee Welcome Center, and you ll hear about the Cherokee people,
their legends and history, and then you ll drive into the Great Smoky Mountains National
Park and as you drive the tour plays automatically as you reach each location."
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
"You ll pass by the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, and you ll have the chance to stop
and explore, it s optional, and you ll hear about the park and the settlers
that first came here."
Smokemont Baptist Church
"You ll hear about the community of Movement that settled here long ago and get a
chance to see the old church. This is a great place to hike."
Collins Creek Picnic Area
"Hear about the history and the trees in the area and feel free to stop for
a picnic, it s a great spot!"
Charles A Webb Overlook
"Who is Webb And who are the people that helped bring the park to life You
ll hear about Webb and his part. You ll see one of the best overlooks."
Oconaluftee River Overlook
Hear about the Natives that lived here and their legends, including those of spearfinger.
Newfound Gap
"This historic spot you ll see the Rockefeller memorial and hear the story of how the
Rockefeller helped support the creation of the park."
Kuwohi
"Hear the story of how this amazing overlook got it s name and the native legends
of the bears that come here. This is one of the best hikes and most
popular in the park."
Alum Cave Trail
Learn the story of the caves and feel free to stop to hike the trails to the caves.
Chimney Tops
"You ll see the Chimney tops mountains and get a chance to hike the trail. You
ll also hear the legends of the natives around the mountains."
Carlos Campbell Overlook
hear the story of Carlos Campbell and also get a chance to take a short hike in the area and explore.
Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail
"Why is it called the sugar lands As it turns out the native people have been
tapping the trees long before Europeans arrived. And it has an interesting history."
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels