Visit Smokies

When summer arrives in the Smoky Mountains, most visitors head for waterfalls, hiking trails, and scenic drives. While those experiences are unforgettable, there’s another side of the Southern Smokies waiting to be discovered—one where you can spend your vacation learning a new skill, connecting with Appalachian traditions, and creating something you’ll take home forever.

There’s something timeless about watching the mountains roll by from the window of a historic train. This summer, slow down and experience one of the most iconic attractions in the southern Smoky Mountains: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Depart...