With this in mind, here are our best scenic drives around the Smoky Mountains in North Carolina and Tennessee: Little River Road spans 18 miles and features trails, picnic areas and more.

Connecting Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks ... and the small cities near the Canadian border. This route includes the Schoodic Scenic Byway and much more.

Connecting Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this scenic route boasts 272 magnificent overlooks and more than 100 hiking trails, including the famed Crabtree Falls.

U.S. News Insider Tip: If you're looking for quick, less-crowded trails, keep an eye out for ... does not charge an admission fee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also the most visited ...

If you've found your way to Townsend, nestled on the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountains, you're already privy to ...

Situated just west of town near Wear Farm City Park, the Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is a thrilling and scenic ride for adventure travelers of all ages. The coaster is the longest of its kind in ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Appalachian Trail. In Asheville, there are hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, art museums, farms, and the Biltmore Estate, open for fascinating ...