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“Being your journey of the Great Smokey Mountains”
Near Cherokee, North Carolina, the Oconaluftee Visitor Center is an ideal starting point as you enter the park's South District. Explore cultural history exhibits. Enjoy ranger-led programs conducted seasonally. Peruse the park bookstore and shop. Find public restrooms and drink vending machines. The adjacent Mountain Farm Museum contains a collection of log structures including a farmhouse, barn, smokehouse, applehouse, corn crib and others.
Stopped into the visitor center as we entered the Smokies. It's a really nice facility and the staff were super friendly and helpful. We perused the museum for just a bit of time, which was... Read more
Wonderful stop to pick up park maps, buy little souvenirs, and mingle with other visitors. The staff were very friendly and helpful with answering questions. You can stop here to purchase a... Read more
This Great Smoky Mountain National Park visitor center has a big interpretive display section with short films about the elk reintroduction and other topics. Outside, there is a trail down to the... Read more
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
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- Sun - Sat: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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