Sugarlands Visitor Center A Great Smoky Mountain Must See!

The Sugarlands Visitor Center is two miles south of Gatlinburg,TN
on Newfound Gap Road (US Route 441).
It is open daily from 8:00am - 4:30pm except for Christmas Day.
Hours are extended during busy seasons. 
The visitor center facilities include native flower gardens, a museum, 
bookstore, park information, and live programming.
In spring, summer, and fall Ranger-led programs provide
a special look at the Great Smokies. 

The museum exhibits highlight the diversity and abundance of life within the National Park. Animal displays from each of the Smokies' 
five forest types allow a long look at fleeting creatures.
Preserved animals including a bear,
wild hog, deer, fox, and wild turkey. 
Smaller animals include songbirds, snakes, 
and salamanders. 
The recreated foliage is art; it is perfect to the smallest detail.
Many people have a hard time believing that the beautiful flowers
and leaves are not real. 

The new digital movie theater shares the Smokies' splendor through its seasons, wilderness, abundance, and scenery.
It is full of very nice info about The Great Smoky Mountains and it's free to view. 

Ranger's are available to answer questions and share stories about the Park. On most days, except during winter, there is an orientation
program and a guided walk to a waterfall or a streamside flower stroll.