Things to do in Swain County

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A scenic overlook with a curved viewing platform, dense forest, and distant mountain ranges under a clear sky.
A mountain landscape with dense forests and a cloudy sky.
A sunset over a snow-covered mountain range with evergreen trees.
A forested valley with a winding road, surrounded by hills and a partly cloudy sky.
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Gatlinburg: Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

￥2,763
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride
Lower Pigeon Rafting Trip

Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour

￥7,306
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Lower Pigeon River Rafting Tour
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains A Guided Tour

Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour

￥184
per adult
Discover the Great Smoky Mountains: A Self-Guided Tour
Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Impossibilities Magic Show

￥4,226
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Impossibilities Magic Show
Cades Cove Sightseeing Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

￥2,436
per traveler
74% of travellers recommend
Cades Cove: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Heritage Center Main Building

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

￥2,438
per adult
Ticket pass to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center (Self-Guided Tour)
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains

￥3,249
per traveler
100% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Great Smoky Mountains
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle

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

￥4,062
per traveler
90% of travellers recommend
Great Smoky & Cades Cove Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Bundle
Upper Pigeon Smoky Mtn. Rafting

Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford

￥8,444
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Upper Pigeon River Rafting Trip from Hartford
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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 ￥7,217 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 ￥2,747 per traveler
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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 ￥8,784 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 ￥29,911 per adult
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Attractions

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

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

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,425 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)
Browse 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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Popular day trips from Swain County

A town nestled in a valley with autumn foliage, surrounded by mountains.

Gatlinburg

A rustic stone cabin surrounded by a wooden fence, a dirt path, and a forested area with autumn-colored trees.

Townsend

A mountainous landscape with autumn foliage, a small settlement, and a clear blue sky.

Maggie Valley

A forested mountain landscape with a prominent tree in the foreground.

Bryson City

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

Fontana Dam

A yellow inflatable duck on a concrete path with green foliage in the background.

Robbinsville

A stone church with a steeple, surrounded by trees and a road.

Cherokee

A river with multiple kayaks navigating through a forested area.

Nantahala