Oconaluftee Scenic Tour
Explore the Smokies on a 5-hour scenic tour to Oconaluftee, featuring historic sites, panoramic views, and the chance to spot reintroduced elk.
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Important Information
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • Please provide your own infant/booster seat if needed
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Smoky Mountains, traveling from Tennessee into the picturesque Oconaluftee Valley in North Carolina. This 5-hour tour offers breathtaking views along one of the Southeast's most scenic roads. Discover the rich history of the native Cherokee and European-descended mountaineers as you visit historic structures in the valley. Keep your eyes peeled for elk, the largest animals in the Smokies, reintroduced by the park service in 2001. Experience the beauty and history of the Oconaluftee Scenic Tour and create lasting memories.
Pros
- Travel over the crest of the Smokies
- Experience scenic Southeast roads
- Visit historic Cherokee structures
- Explore panoramic mountain vistas
- Spot reintroduced elk in the valley
Includes
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Excludes
- Car seats- please provide your own car seat for children that are too small for a regular seat belt
Tour Highlights
- • Travel over the crest of the Smokies
- • Experience scenic Southeast roads
- • Visit historic Cherokee structures
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