Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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A favorite day-trip from McDowell County, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is about a 2-hour drive, and worth the effort.
This is America's Most Visited national park. One might see elk, black bears, and a variety of wildlife in Cataloochee Valley, Balsam Mountain, and Oconaluftee. Or, drive US Hwy 441 from Cherokee to the top of Clingman's Dome for amazing views.
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