NC Smoky Mountains

Highlands Outpost offers all-day winter fun for the whole family in Scaly Mountain, NC! Find out more on our blog: visitsmokies.org/winter-adventu…

Find fun and festive Smoky Mountain holiday events on our blog. ❄️ visitsmokies.org/celebrate-smok…

Did you know that in the Smokies we have a museum solely dedicated to cats?! Located in Sylva, The American Museum of the House Cat is the purrfect place to pay homage to our feline friends. Learn more on our blog: visitsmokies.org/the-american-m….

The Smoky Mountains are home and inspiration to hundreds of artists. Visitors can find handmade crafts at countless studios and galleries. Check out the Blue Ridge Craft Trails for more info: visitsmokies.org/discover-handm….

We’re looking at another beautiful weekend, leaf peepers! 🍂 We’re nearing the end of the season, and here are our top picks to make the most of it. Find fall colors in the Smokies here: visitsmokies.org/where-to-find-….

“Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees."—Faith Baldwin (📸: honeybadgerimages) #lovencsmokies

Check out our blog to find fall color this weekend. --->visitsmokies.org/where-to-find-… (Photo by mothompson90 via Instagram)

The Smokies are filled with beautiful waterfalls! What are your favorite ones to visit in the fall?! #lovencsmokies

Where will this week's adventures lead you? Check out our website to plan your Smoky Mountain adventure: visitsmokies.org. (photo by postcardlandscapes via Instagram)

It's a beautiful fall in the NC Smokies! 🍁Check out our blog to find the best fall color spots the next few days. visitsmokies.org/where-to-find-… #lovencsmokies

Tis the season for elk viewing! Learn where to find elk in the Smokies: visitsmokies.org/elk-viewing-in… #lovencsmokies

It's an absolutely spectacular fall here in the Smokies. 😍 #lovencsmokies (photo by Carolina Photo Art)

The leaves are changing week by week and day by day! Find fall color in the Smokies this weekend: visitsmokies.org/where-to-find-…. (📸 by Lucy Pogosian)

@GreatSmokyMtnsRR Leaf Looker views are simply "fall"-worthy 🍂 Book your scenic trip through Nantahala Gorge today! 📸: @ourblueboat #ExploreBrysonCity instagr.am/p/CjoTB4NOr63/

Fall color in the mountains constantly takes our breath away.🍂 (📸: mothompson90) #lovencsmokies

Fall color is starting to show in the NC Smokies! Stay tuned as we update our fall color page every week. Here's where you can find fall color the next few days. (photo by johan.hakansson.photography) #lovencsmokies visitsmokies.org/where-to-find-…

🍂 LEAF WATCH 2022 🍂 Fall is popping out its head over on the Blue Ridge Parkway! These dots of orange and red were spied up high on Rough Ridge. 📸: @honeybadgerimages #ExploreBrysonCity instagr.am/p/CjOjFB3vi0O/

Looking for fall color in the NC Smokies? Stay tuned as we update our fall color page every week. Here's where you can find fall color the next few days. But please be careful as Hurricane Ian may impact the weather this weekend. (📸: Adam Gravett) visitsmokies.org/where-to-find-…

Happy World Tourism Day! As the most visited national park in the U.S., we love all 14.1 million of our visitors. As we head into our busy fall foliage season, we'd like to thank you for loving and respecting Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Photos by Julie Elfin

Save the date for Waynesville's Apple Harvest Festival! Taking place on October 15th. Learn more: visitsmokies.org/apple-harvest-….