
Go Autumn Leaf-Peeping Sunset over the Smoky Mountains in autumn Deposit Photos Strong cross-country skiers and snowshoers can also hit the high point in winter for guaranteed solitude.

The peak is popular, so go early in the day to beat the crowds. Don’t miss the view from the spaceship-like observation tower up top. To tag the high point, drive the scenic access road (closed December through March) from Newfound Gap and walk a half-mile to the summit. This 6,643-foot round-top peak sits at the top of the park-and the state of Tennessee.

Climb Clingmans Dome Clingmans Dome at Sunset Deposit Photos Don’t leave the park without ticking off at least one of these top 10 to-dos in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including historic sites, grand overlooks and waterfalls.
