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 CenterOpen every day except Christmas Day
LocationLocated 2 miles outside of Gatlinburg on US-441 South on the Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg Available FacilitiesSmokies Life bookstore and shop. City of Gatlinburg information. Public restrooms and telephones. Swain County Visitor Center and Heritage MuseumOpen every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
LocationBryson City, NC Available FacilitiesSmokies Life bookstore and shop. Bryson City and local area information. Public restrooms and telephones. Townsend Visitor CenterOpen every day except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
LocationTownsend, Tennessee, on US-321. Available FacilitiesSmokies Life bookstore and shop. Townsend and local area information. Public restrooms and telephones. |
Last updated: February 17, 2024