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Things to do in Great Smoky Mountains: 1 local trip idea

A ready-made adventure day trip in Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, with 5 stops in order.

Adventure trip

Summit Scrambles & Scenic Highs

5 stops · about 7 hr 30 min of stops · ~$75 per person

An action-packed day crossing the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains from North to South, packed with steep hikes, historical monuments, and hearty mountain food.

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    Crockett's Breakfast Camp

    1103 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
    Crockett's Breakfast Camp, Great Smoky Mountains

    Fuel up early with their massive Cathead Biscuits and thick-cut griddle cakes to beat the crowds.

    ★ 4.7 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$20 per person · Directions
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    Chimney Tops Trail Trailhead

    Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
    Chimney Tops Trail Trailhead, Great Smoky Mountains

    A steep and strenuous 3.5-mile round-trip hike with 1,400 feet of elevation gain; requires a $5 park parking pass.

    ★ 4.8 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$5 per person · Directions
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    Newfound Gap

    Newfound Gap Parking Area, Bryson City, NC 28713, USA
    Newfound Gap, Great Smoky Mountains

    Walk the state line between TN and NC along the Appalachian Trail, standing where FDR dedicated the park.

    ★ 4.9 on Google · about 45 min · Free · Directions
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    Wize Guyz Grille

    68 Big Cove Rd Ste 8, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA
    Wize Guyz Grille, Great Smoky Mountains

    Enjoy fresh-pressed, never-frozen Angus burgers at this casual, fast-operating local favorite.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$15 per person · Directions
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    The Park Grill

    1110 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
    The Park Grill, Great Smoky Mountains

    Head back north to celebrate your active day in a grand, rustic timber lodge with wood-fired steaks and fresh trout.

    ★ 4.5 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$35 per person · Directions

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