• Tennessee is a state with much to offer the visitorTennessee state contour against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.com
  
  Eastern Tennesse, where the small town of Wears Valley is located, is home to some national attractions. Local residents and visitors get close convenient access to the Smoky Mountains which pervade the area. Many of the state's attractions are centered on the vast expanse and terrain these mountains provide. The Wears Valley area is a particularly excellent place to visit if you are a nature lover.
  
  

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

• The Great Smoky Mountains are one of America's most notable natural developments, and Tennessee is home to some of the best parks and hiking within them. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Wears Valley is one of the state's most popular attractions. The park is situated along the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. The forest is home to extensive wildlife and a diversity of plant species. According to the National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America's most visited national park.
  
  Great Smoky Mountains National Park
  107 Park Headquarters Road
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  (865) 436-1200
  nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
  
  

Dollywood

• Dolly Parton is one of Tennessee's most famous residents, and her amusement park and vacation center is a popular attraction. Nestled in the Smoky Mountains just minutes from Wears Valley, Dollywood provides rides and live entertainment featuring many of the state's traditional musical genres, including country music and bluegrass. Visitors can watch handmade crafts being made on the premises. The wooden roller coaster at Dollywood, named Thunderhead, is an award-winning design.
  
  Dollywood
  2700 Dollywood Parks Boulevard
  Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
  (800) 365-5996
  dollywood.com
  
  

Rafting in the Smokies

• The company Rafting in the Smokies has provided white-water rafting rentals and trips since 1978. The attraction provides residents and visitors to eastern Tennessee a chance to experience the Smoky Mountains in a high-energy way. Certified rafting guides lead guests down the Upper Pigeon river. The Lower Pigeon river provides calmer waters for relaxing float trips. The company handles all the details of the experience, from scheduling to preparation. Photographers are on hand to capture the experiences for any guests wishing to take home a memory of the adventure.
  
  Rafting in the Smokies
  P.O. Box 592
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  (800) 776-7238
  raftinginthesmokies.com