Explore Historic Mingus Mill in Cherokee

This tour travels over the crest of the Smokies from Tennessee into North Carolina. Along the way we'll experience one of the most scenic roads in the Southeast along with several panoramic mountain vistas. When we arrive in the Oconaluftee Valley we'll visit historic structures learning about the c...

• Oconaluftee Visitor Center
• Mingus Mill
• Mountain Farm Museum
• Oconaluftee River Trail

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Please provide your own infant/booster seat if needed

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Don't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Great Smoky Mountains Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible journey through the most visited US national park. Along the way you'll be guided to all of the park's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including the lowest drivable pass, historic C...

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Cades Cove
• Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
• Grotto Falls Trail
• Mingus Mill
• Newfound Gap
• Gatlinburg
• Kuwohi

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time., Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account., Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data., Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour., Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips., Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date., Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule., Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore., Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline., Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged., Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email., US441/Newfound Gap Road is currently closed on the Tennessee side between Sugarlands and Newfound Gap due to a landslide. However, the road remains open on the North Carolina side between Cherokee and Newfound Gap. For more details, please visit the NPS website., The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Purchase only one tour per vehicle, not per person. Everyone listens together! Get the full Smoky Mountain experience with this ultimate bundle tour! Explore these picturesque mountains, uncover the rich history of the Cherokee and early settlers, and find out why this is the most-visited national ...

• Oconaluftee Visitor Center
• Mingus Mill
• Quiet Walkways
• Rockefeller Memorial
• Newfound Gap Road
• Alum Cave Trail
• Morton Overlook
• Carlos Campbell Overlook
• Chimney Tops Trail
• Kuwohi
• Sugarlands Visitors Center
• Cataract Falls
• Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
• Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
• Rainbow Falls Trail
• Grotto Falls Trail
• Baskins Creek Falls
• Ely's Mill
• Gatlinburg

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download., How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction., Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience., Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you, Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car, New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want., Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way., The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service., Please note that starting January 5, 2026, road work and hazard tree removal may cause lane closures and delays in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including the Sugarlands area, US-441/Newfound Gap Road, Cades Cove Loop, and other park roads., Some roads in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are currently closed due to seasonal closures. These closures are part of the park’s regular winter operations and affect our route., Valid parking tags are required for each vehicle parked anywhere within the boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Parking tags are available for purchase online., Seasonal road closures (reopening in 2026): Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road) and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Closed/inaccessible sites: Laurel Falls Trail (including related sections of the Sugarlands Mountain Trail), Carlos Campbell Overlook, and Mingus Mill (preservation/rehab work). Open (weather permitting): Newfound Gap Road (US 441), Little River Road, and Cades Cove Loop Road (may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance). These roads are generally open year-round but may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and discover why it’s the most visited National Park in the country! Tour these famous mountains while learning about Cherokee history and legends, Appalachian life, and mu...

• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Mingus Mill
• Quiet Walkways
• Morton Overlook
• Oconaluftee Visitor Center
• Rockefeller Memorial
• Carlos Campbell Overlook
• Alum Cave Trail
• Sugarlands Valley Nature Trail
• Kuwohi
• Sugarlands Visitors Center
• Rainbow Falls Trail
• Cataract Falls
• Newfound Gap Road
• Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
• Grotto Falls Trail
• Baskins Creek Falls
• Gatlinburg

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download., How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction., Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience., Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you, Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car, New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want., Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way., The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service., Seasonal road closures (reopening in 2026): Kuwohi Road (formerly Clingmans Dome Road) and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. Closed/inaccessible sites: Laurel Falls Trail (including related sections of the Sugarlands Mountain Trail), Carlos Campbell Overlook, and Mingus Mill (preservation/rehab work). Open (weather permitting): Newfound Gap Road (US 441), Little River Road, and Cades Cove Loop Road (may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance). These roads are generally open year-round but may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance., Valid parking tags are required for each vehicle parked anywhere within the boundaries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Parking tags are available for purchase online on nps.gov and onsite.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Explore America’s most visited national park at your own pace with this self-guided scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains. Journey along Newfound Gap Road from Gatlinburg's lush valleys to the stunning ridges along the Tennessee–North Carolina border. Includes optional side trips to Kuwoh...

• Alum Cave Trail
• Chimney Tops Trail
• Mingus Mill
• Morton Overlook
• Newfound Gap
• Oconaluftee Visitor Center
• Cataloochee Valley

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Works entirely offline once downloaded—no cell service required, GPS-triggered audio plays automatically based on your location, Flexible - Buy once, use any day/time—access never expires, Get the Drives & Detours app download the tour ahead of time, One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.