We enjoyed our stop at Sugarlands, especially the short hike to Cataract Falls that begins right behind the Visitors' Center. The museum was very interesting; we all enjoyed the animal displays especially. Nice restroom facilities, a multitude of maps and exhibits, and a short film about the park are available. All the information needed for a great stay in the... More

Our family holds a great debt of appreciation for the staff of the GSMNP for enabling us to see a once-in-a-lifetime synchronous firefly display on June 5, 2013. We were so impressed by the organization, knowledge and warm welcome we received from the National Park Service staff and volunteers on the night of the show. The transportation, staffing and information... More

This is the place to go for all things GSMNP. If you are a first time visitor to the park this really should be your fist stop. If it is a return trip you already know all the reasons you should stop. The rangers are helpful and knowledgeable and can make you aware of special activities, considerations, or unexpected facility/... More

I think the title says it all. Really enjoyable, great exhibits and as always an interesting film about the NP. Most of the walks are well worth doing. As per everything else in the Smokies they are just spectacular. We spent 2 weeks in the smokies and enjoyed every minute of the National Park. The great travesty is that you... More

Was recommended to go here from a man at French's boot store on the Parkway. We wanted to get away and with a donation to the center, we were able to get a map of nearby hiking trails with estimated times and lengths and levels of difficulty! Just what we were looking for when we took a small vacation to... More

In recent years, the Natonal Park has added information locations around the greater Smokies region, but Sugarlands V.C. is still our main stop for first-hand, up to date information on wildflowers, local weather, closed trails/roads, etc. Well-stocked gift shop, park exhibits, restrooms. Highly recommended stop.

There is a small museum here that is chock full of good information to know when in the National Forest. A few examples of snakes and animals to help you decipher just what you got after you. The rangers here are both informative and extremely friendly and they just want you to have a great experience while in the Smoky... More

Park rangers were very helpful, a lot of pamphlets you can buy for a buck that highlight different activities, the movie playing in the theater was informative, the static displays (animals, etc.) were very goo quality, and the gift shop was nice. Our young boys - surprisingly - "got into" the Jr. Ranger program. You buy the booklet that corresponds... More

We made this our first stop in the Smokies and we were so impressed with the facility and the helpfulness of the rangers. They made some awesome recommendations to accommodate our family with young children. There is also a museum displaying nature and animals that can be found in the park. My boys loved it. This is an excellent introduction... More