Foothills Parkway
The drive on the Parkway between US 129 and Wears Valley is arguably the best way to see the Great Smoky Mountains. The route has minimal traffic compared to other Smoky Mountain highways and provides an easy, scenic connection for tourists between the Tail of the Dragon and Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. It’s part of what we call the Great Smoky Mountain Loop, an all-day tour that takes visitors to some of the best spots our mountains have to offer.