• 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: Each tour spans over 25 miles, includes more than 30 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

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• Mingus Mill - During your drive, consider a detour to Mingus Mill, an 1886 grist mill that remains fully operational! On weekends, you can watch the mill operators grind corn just as they did in the 1800s.
• Quiet Walkways - Your first major stop is the Beech Flats Quiet Walkway, ideal for those wishing to immerse themselves in the mountains’ natural beauty without tackling a strenuous trail.
• Rockefeller Memorial - Next, visit the Rockefeller Memorial to learn about Rockefeller’s significant contribution to the park! This memorial was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt.
• Newfound Gap Road - Continue your drive to Newfound Gap, a stunning mountain pass with rich historical significance. Discover how trappers, farmers, and merchants once crossed 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 stop is Carlos Campbell Overlook, offering panoramic views of towering 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 your drive to Cataract Falls, a beautiful, secluded waterfall nestled beneath a shaded canopy of beech trees.
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg - The next stop is perfect for those intrigued 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 into 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 in the area. It also features three of the park’s most famous waterfalls!
• Rainbow Falls Trail - The route leads to the Rainbow Falls Trail, which takes you to the park’s most popular waterfall. Standing 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 - The drive continues to Baskin Creek Falls, a sparkling waterfall where you’ll hear 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 - The drive takes you 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.

Along the way, you’ll hear many stories, 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!

• Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Purchase a single tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen 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 most-visited national park in the nation. Enjoy breathtaking overlooks, hiking trails, and waterfalls on one tour, then explore the pioneer and Civil War history of Cades Cove with the next! If you want to see it all, this is the perfect choice for you.

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

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

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour 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
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
• Please note that starting January 5, 2026, road work and hazard tree removal may cause lane closures and delays in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including the Sugarlands area, US-441/Newfound Gap Road, Cades Cove Loop, and other park roads.
• Some roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are currently closed due to seasonal closures. These closures are part of the park’s regular winter operations and affect our route.
• Valid parking tags are required for each vehicle parked anywhere within the boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Parking tags are available for purchase online.
• Seasonal road closures (reopening in 2026): Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road) and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Closed/inaccessible sites: Laurel Falls Trail (including related sections of the Sugarlands Mountain Trail), Carlos Campbell Overlook, and Mingus Mill (preservation/rehab work). Open (weather permitting): Newfound Gap Road (US 441), Little River Road, and Cades Cove Loop Road (may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance). These roads are generally open year-round but may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance.

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