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Day: October 1, 2024

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On the deck of Wildsumaco Lodge, students learn about hummingbirds from instructor Travis Knowles of Francis Marion University. Their final exam tested their understanding of ecological concepts rather than identification of species. Justin V. Bartolon is seated closest to the camera on the deck at left, and Aislinn-Anne Brown is seated on the small platform and wrapped in a blue shirt. Photo by Leslie Costa, provided by Smokies Life.

Students learn about birds in Smokies and Ecuador

Great Smokies

Welcome Center

Hours of Operation

(subject to change)

Open year round (closed December 25)


January - February

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

March - November

Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
December

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Great Smokies Welcome Center is located on U.S. 321 in Townsend, TN, 2 miles from the west entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can get information about things to see and do in and around the national park and shop from a wide selection of books, gifts, and other Smokies merchandise. Daily, weekly, and annual parking tags for the national park are also available.

Physical Address

7929 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend TN 37882

Contact

865.436.7318 Ext 320