Things to do in Swain County

Activities, attractions and tours

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Things to do

Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket

Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket

€13
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Museum of the Cherokee People Admission Ticket
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

€13
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains A Guided Tour

Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour

€7
per adult
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

€14
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour
Heritage Center Main Building

Ticket pass to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (Self-Guided Tour)

€13
per adult
Ticket pass to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (Self-Guided Tour)
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

€22
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Blue Ridge Parkway Bundle

Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle

€21
per traveller
Blue Ridge Parkway Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Discover the beauty, mystery, and history of America’s most visited national park on this self-guided drive through the Great Smoky Mountains.

Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour

€13
per traveller
Great Smoky Mountains Self-Guided Scenic Drive and Audio Tour
3 - 3.5 HR Smoky Mtn. Cherokee Eco Elk Safari Jeep Adventure

Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour

€130
per adult
Smoky Mountain Elk & Waterfall Jeep Tour
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Gatlinburg: SkyPark Entry Ticket with SkyLift Ride

Gatlinburg: SkyPark Entry Ticket with SkyLift Ride

10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €39 per adult
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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Activity duration is 365 days
8.4 out of 10 with 22 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €15 per traveller
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Water activities

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From Hartford: Upper Pigeon River White Water Rafting Tour

From Hartford: Upper Pigeon River White Water Rafting Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 45 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €48 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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2.5-3 HR Maggie Valley: Guided Scenic UTV Adventure

2.5-3 HR Maggie Valley: Guided Scenic UTV Adventure

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €162 per adult
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Attractions

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Ticket pass to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Centre (Self-Guided Tour)

Ticket pass to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Centre (Self-Guided Tour)

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €13 per adult
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What to do in Swain County

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Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

9.4/10 (652 reviews)
Explore the exhibits at Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, a popular museum in Bryson City. Discover the area's mountain views and casinos.
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A town nestled in a valley with autumn foliage, surrounded by mountains.

Gatlinburg

A calm lake surrounded by dense forest and a mountain range.

Fontana Dam

A mountainous landscape with a valley and a lake at sunrise.

Almond