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Visit the Smoky Mountain Region and find yourself enveloped in a panorama of splendid juxtapositions. Here, adventure, heritage and natural diversity co-exist in charming harmony, and family fun is found around every corner. It is a region of sprawling superlatives, and how to enjoy them awaits your choosing.

Immerse yourself in natural beauty in the surrounds of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Treat yourself to the spectacular views that reward a strenuous hike to the Chimney Tops or take the family for a morning cruise through the history rich Cades Cove Loop. If you would rather explore below the surface, a trip to Forbidden Caverns or Tuckaleechee Caverns is not to be missed, or climb high above it all with a walk to the top of Clingman's Dome and see 100 miles of the state at once.

If you prefer to find your fun on the water, head to River Rage Tubing and Kayak Rentals for an exciting tubing adventure or Little River Outfitters for some of the states best fly fishing.

On the Parkway you will find no shortage of activities to entertain the entire family. Enjoy a rip-roaring family feast and dinner show at Dixie Stampede, or play a friendly game of miniature golf at Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf.

For the shopping enthusiast, the more than 200 outlet shops at Tanger Outlet Mall is sure to deliver the perfect bargain for every interest. Arts and crafts aficionados will delight in the galleries of some of the state's most accomplished artists such as Robert Tino and G. Webb, or spend the afternoon talking to artists in Gatlinburg's Arts and Crafts Community.

And, of course, no trip to the Smoky Mountain Region would be complete without a visit to the South's favorite amusement park, Dollywood. Ride a roller coaster, watch one of the many shows or simply enjoy a look into Dolly Parton's life and childhood memories.

May 2012

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