Oconaluftee Visitor Center

1194 Newfound Gap Rd, Cherokee, North Carolina 28719 USA

Closed Now

Opens Mon 8a

Independent
Credit Cards
not Accepted
Not Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

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“Being your journey of the Great Smokey Mountains”

Begin your exploration of the park at a visitor center, where you can pick up a park map or newspaper, have your questions answered, and purchase books and guides to the park. Cultural history exhibits. Ranger-led programs conducted seasonally. Bookstore and shop. Public restrooms. Soda and water vending machines. The adjacent Mountain Farm Museum contains a collection of log structures including a farmhouse, barn, smokehouse, applehouse, corn cribs and others.

Reviewed by
Matthew O.

July 28, 2023

Really really excellent visitor center in the National Park! Super clean bathrooms and just a really modern building overall. This is a fantastic place to start your journey through the Great... Read more

Reviewed by
Theresa C.

August 05, 2023

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

Reviewed by
Michael B.

July 01, 2023

This visitor center is the main visitor center for the south side of Great Smokey Mountains National Park. The interior is fun and filled with souvenirs that kids and families will love. You'll... Read more

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