Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 |
I-40 exit #407 |
This exit will take you to the Tennessee Smokies ball park, or into Sevierville, TN. where you will meet up with Hwy 441. Hwy 441 goes through Sevierville, TN. - Pigeon Forge, TN. - Gatlinburg, TN. and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. For the complete road log click the link for TN route 66. |
| 0.0 0.0 |
Junction State Road 66 and Hwy 441 in Sevierville, TN. |
TN Route 66 ends here, after exiting I-40 at exit 407. The road continues (as Hwy 441) through Sevierville, TN. uninterupted. Hwy 441 comes in from the west (Knoxville, TN.) at this intersection heading south through Sevierville, TN. towards Pigeon Forge, TN. Gatlinburg, TN.the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and on to Cherokee in North Carolina. Attractions in and around Sevierville; Tennessee Museum of Aviation - Smoky Mountain Knifeworks - Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Deer Farm Riding Stables - Sevier County Heritage Museum - Rhythm in the Hills - Reel Theatres Corp - RainForest Adventures - NASCAR SpeedPark - Great China Acrobats - Floyd Garrett's Muscle Car Museum - Forbidden Caverns.
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| 4.2 6.8 |
Entering city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee |
Pigeon Forge is the home of Dolly Parton, and Dollywood. Their are many recreational activities here from Music Theaters, Outlet Malls, go-cart tracks, and putt-putt golf galore. Their are car shows, craft shows, and many conventions here also. Other attractions in and around Pigeon Forge, TN; American Jukebox Theater - Boyd's Bear Country - Comedy Barn - Country Tonite Theatre - Dixie Stampede.
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| 4.7 7.6 |
Junction of highway 441 and 321 (Wears Valley Road) |
Hwy 321 comes in from the west (Maryville, TN.) and merges with 441. they run together until they seperate again in Gatlinburg, TN. For highway travel west via U.S. Highway #321 - See Milebymile.com U.S. #321 - Junction of to I-75 to I-40(Near Newport) via Maryville and Gatlinburg, for driving directions. |
| 4.7 7.6 |
Pigeon Forge, TN. City Welcome center (on left) |
Beware of imitators!!! There are many commercial information centers along the road. There are green road signs to help you identify the (real) official Welcome Center. |
| 6.9 11.1 |
Dollwood Lane, entrance to Dollywood, Dollywood information |
Their is a Dollywood information here, follow the road signs to Dollwood, and Dolly's Splash Country. |
| 7.8 12.6 |
Leaving Pigeon Forge, TN. entering the Foothills Parkway |
The Foothills Parkway is maintained by the National Park System. It is a very scenic drive with the Little Pigeon River running alongside the road. |
| 11.4 18.3 |
Gatlinburg, Tennessee Welcome Center |
The Gatlinburg, TN. Welcome Center is located just outside of town. You can get tons of information on the area here. You can also park for free and avoid the traffic hassles in town. A trolley runs throughout the area for just 25 cents. Attraction in and around Gatlinburg, TN; Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - Ober Gatlinburg. |
| 12.4 20.0 |
Entering Gatlinburg Tennessee, 'Gateway to the Smokies' |
The City of Gatlinburg, TN. is nestled at the doorstep of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The choices for entertainment, lodging, and dining seem almost endless. You will notice that all of the stop lights have numbers on them (1-8). These numbers will be reffered to by all of the locals to help you navigate around town
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| 12.8 20.6 |
Light number 2 in Gatlinburg |
This is where you will turn to get to the Laurel Springs Lodge Bed and Breakfast. The light is a flahing caution light, the road only goes one direction from here. You will go across a short bridge, and take a right in front of the Open Hearth Hotel. You will follow this street for about 300 feet, and the B&B is on the corner. |
| 13.2 21.2 |
Junction of Hwy 321 and 441 at light #3 in Gatlinburg, TN. |
This intersection could be considered to be the 'center' of Gatlinburg. Hwy 321 goes east from here through Cosby to Newporton I-40. Hwy 441 goes south through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to Cherokee North Carolina. |
| 22.6 36.4 |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park |
You are entering the National Park here. There are no entry fees into this Park. Stop by the entrance sign and snap a few photos! |
| 23.3 37.5 |
The Gatlinburg, TN. bypass re-joins 441 |
For those people who took the bypass you will re-connect with 441 here. Those who went through town can take a slight detour and drive up the bypass for some nice overlooks over Gatlinburg. |
| 23.8 38.3 |
Sugarlands National Park Visitor Center, Junction with TN 73 |
Stop here to get information, maps, and services located in the Park. The Rangers are on duty, and will help to make your visit more enjoyable.
TN highway 73 is a scenic road that follows an old railroad bed along a mountain stream. The road will take you to Cades Cove, or to the town of Townsend. |
| 24.6 39.6 |
Nature trails, quite walkways, scenic overlooks |
Slow down and enjoy this part of your drive. There are several opportunities to pull over,get out of the car, and enjoy the mountains. |
| 37.4 60.2 |
Newfound Gap overlook, Appalacian Trail, NC state line |
If you havn't stopped yet get out of the car here! The views are great, you can 'hike' a section of the Appalacian trail, and there are also restrooms here. |
| 37.4 60.2 |
Welcome to North Carolina! |
South access via Intertate Highway # 40 to Waterville, NC - Cove Creel, NC. - Canton, NC. - Asheville, NC. -- Start / Finish of Road Map Highway Travel Guide. -e |