Information Centers Outside The Park

 

The following information centers are located in the communities surrounding the national park. They are staffed by Smokies Life, a nonprofit park partner that supports scientific and educational programs in the park.

Gatlinburg Welcome Center

Open every day except Christmas Day

June–October	8:30 am–7:00 pm
November–May	8:30 am–5:30 pm

Location

Located 2 miles outside of Gatlinburg on US-441 South on the Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

Available Facilities

Smokies Life bookstore and shop. City of Gatlinburg information. Public restrooms and telephones.

Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage Museum

Open every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

January–March	Monday–Saturday, 10:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday, 10:00 am–4:00 pm
April–December	Monday–Saturday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 10:00 am–4:00 pm

Location

Bryson City, NC

Available Facilities

Smokies Life bookstore and shop. Bryson City and local area information. Public restrooms and telephones.

Townsend Visitor Center

Open every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

January–May	9:00 am–5:00 pm
June–October	9:00 am–6:00 pm
November–December	9:00 am–5:00 pm

Location

Townsend, Tennessee, on US-321.

Available Facilities

Smokies Life bookstore and shop. Townsend and local area information. Public restrooms and telephones.