Cherokee Scenic Driving Tour and History

"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."

Meeting Point

Cherokee Welcome Center

498 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA

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.

What's included:

• location aware Driving tour that plays automatically as you drive on our driving tour app
• Discover the legends and history of the settlers and Cherokee people
• explore many famous and hidden spots in the Great Smoky Mountains

Not included:

• No food, drink or parking fees.

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 30 minutes and 2 hours

Cherokee Visitor's Center

498 Tsali Blvd, , Cherokee, 28719, North Carolina

"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."

5 minutes

Oconaluftee Visitor Center

1194 Newfound Gap Road, , 28719-8249, Tennessee

"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."

5 minutes

Smokemont Baptist Church

Smokemont Stables Trail to Towstring Horse Trail, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA

"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."

10 minutes

Collins Creek Picnic Area

North Carolina

"Hear about the history and the trees in the area and feel free to stop for
a picnic, it s a great spot!"

5 minutes

Charles A Webb Overlook

US-441, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA

"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."

5 minutes

Oconaluftee River Overlook

Blue Rdg Pkwy, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA

Hear about the Natives that lived here and their legends, including those of spearfinger.

5 minutes

Newfound Gap

Newfound Gap Road, 37738, Tennessee

"This historic spot you ll see the Rockefeller memorial and hear the story of how the
Rockefeller helped support the creation of the park."

15 minutes

Kuwohi

Clingmans Dome Trail, About 19.6 Miles from Sugarlands Visitor Center, 28713, Tennessee

"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."

10 minutes

Alum Cave Trail

37738, Tennessee

Learn the story of the caves and feel free to stop to hike the trails to the caves.

5 minutes

Chimney Tops

Chimney Tops, Tennessee 37738, USA

"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."

15 minutes

Carlos Campbell Overlook

Newfound Gap Rd, A little over 2 miles from Gatlinburg on Newfound Gap Rd, Tennessee

hear the story of Carlos Campbell and also get a chance to take a short hike in the area and explore.

5 minutes

Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail

Tennessee

"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."

5 minutes