Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Was glad this visitor center was here! I was coming back from the Cherokee reservation and passed it - the staff are friendly and helpful and there were lots of elk even just outside in the field....

This is a great place to visit before heading out for a drive or hike through the Smoky Mountains. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Throughout the center, you'll find numerous...

Convenient center for education, parking tags, rest breaks, and elk watching. We stopped here while driving through Cherokee to use the restroom and ask about the elk. The employees at the...

We had decided to go up to Newfound Gap to walk part of the Appalachian Trail just so we could say we did. I know cheesy touristy stuff. Oh well it was a nice cool day for it. Once we had finished...

Wonderful stop to pick up park maps, buy little souvenirs, and mingle with other visitors. The staff were very friendly and helpful with answering questions. You can stop here to purchase a...