Oconaluftee Visitor Center

Oconaluftee Visitor Center is the perfect starting point for exploring the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The center offers a wealth of information about the local history, culture and nature of the region.

It's the place to get trail maps, learn about park attractions and see interesting displays. Nearby is the historic Mountain Farm Museum village, showcasing the life of the early settlers.

For nature lovers, this is an ideal location to observe wildlife, especially deer and sometimes bears, which can be found in the surrounding meadows.