Lonely Planet Great Smoky Mountains & Shenandoah National Parks

by Michael Read, Loretta Chilcoat, David Lukas

Misty mountains, verdant forests, spring wildflowers and fiery autumn foliage - the parks of the southern Appalachians reveal spectacular displays of nature around every corner. Hike the Appalachian Trail, swim crystal-clear lakes and enjoy live bluegrass music. Our handy guide helps you discover the best of Great Smoky and Shenandoah, plus the dramatic Blue Ridge Parkway.
Play Outdoors - ride horses through leafy woods, raft down rushing rivers or hang glide over soaring peaks
Experience History - visit a replica of a Cherokee village, tour the log cabins of early settlers and view demonstrations of traditional mountain crafts
Bring The Kids - tips on the best sights and activities for families, plus child-friendly hotels and restaurants
Explore Further - sample the fudge in Gatlinburg, ride rollercoasters in Dollywood and stroll the cosmopolitan boulevards of Asheville
Sleep Tight - from shady campgrounds to historic inns and luxury resorts, top lodging choices for all budgets

296 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2005

Reviews

[Amy]

Anyone visiting the Great Smoky Mountains in TN or the Blue Ridge NC area needs this book. It’s the perfect resource for the best areas/attractions in the park- well-detailed, as well as providing illustrated maps. This book has helped me not only plan my trip, but it’s helped me find the most beautiful sight-seeing spots. This publisher also provides travel books for other popular travel sights, as we have several copies at our library.