Free Family Fun in Wears Valley

What can families do for free in Wears Valley?

From Will

  • Wears Valley is the gateway to Townsend and Cades Cove.
  • There are still things to do down there. Horse riding is one example.
  • From Pigeon Forge down Wears Valley Road, about ten miles out is where people consider it Wears Valley. It's a community, not just a road.
  • The views are killer.
  • It's got some pretty cool things.

Metcalf Bottoms picnic area

Great Smoky Mountains NP. Picnic area by the river off Wears Valley.

Official info

Picnic areas in the park

Great Smoky Mountains NP. Park picnic area list.

Official info

Junior Ranger program

Great Smoky Mountains NP. Kids earn a badge.

Official info

Wear Farm City Park

Pigeon Forge, at the Wears Valley Road end. Large city park.

Official info

Visitor centers

GSMNP. Free exhibits and ranger help.

Official info

Ranger program calendar

GSMNP. Free ranger programs.

Official info

Hiking

GSMNP. Official trail info.

Official info

Tip: "not just another Chamber… they really have free ideas" (Will, on the Chamber and the Gatlinburg Welcome Center). Hours, fees and closures change, so check the official link before you go. Questions about living here? Call Will Cupp, Realty Executives Associates, 865-654-9807.

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