The Smokies combine the most visited national park in the country with Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg's theme parks, shows and restaurants. The Remington is five minutes from Dollywood and the Pigeon Forge Parkway, so you get mountain-cabin quiet without the long, steep drives. Start with our in-depth guides below.
Explore Smoky Mountains: all our guides
Smoky Mountains · Oct 4th, 2026Dollywood with a big group: tips for planning the dayHow to plan Dollywood with kids and a big group: tickets, timing, splitting up by age, Dollywood's Splash Country, festivals and taking breaks.
Smoky Mountains · Oct 4th, 2026Great Smoky Mountains National Park with kids: a family guideVisiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park with kids and a big group: Cades Cove, easy hikes, Kuwohi, parking tags, current closures and planning tips.
Smoky Mountains · Oct 4th, 2026Pigeon Forge vs. Gatlinburg: which is better for families?Pigeon Forge vs. Gatlinburg for families and big groups: what each town offers, traffic and parking tips, and how to plan time in both.
Smoky Mountains · Oct 4th, 2026Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg with kids: what to book aheadWhich Smoky Mountains attractions need tickets or parking passes ahead of time, and how to plan days that don't wear the kids out.
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National park parking
Entry to Great Smoky Mountains National Park is free, but any car parked for more than 15 minutes needs a parking tag, sold online and at visitor centers.
Current closures
Laurel Falls Trail is closed for rehabilitation until 2027, and Kuwohi Road is open seasonally from April through late November. Check the park's closures page before you go.