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Day: October 10, 2024

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Kuwohi Tower, formerly known as Clingmans Dome Tower, was built in 1959 and underwent significant rehabilitation in 2017 and 2018. After climbing a ramp, visitors can take in views stretching as far as 100 miles over the surrounding mountains and valleys. Photo provided by Harry Cooke.

Park’s highest peak reclaims historic name

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