Smokies Abandoned Resort History Walk

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Duration

120 to 150 minutes

Overview

Perfect for non hikers, and large groups! You'll meet your Guide inside The Great Smokys National Park, and attendees will caravan a few miles to a unique, and historic area in the park called; Elkmont, where once, two resorts resided in their splendor. Once there, your entertaining, and knowledgeable guide, will walk you through remaining once charming family cabins, as he portrays what life was like there, back in the early 1900's. At that time, the resort town of Elkmont, was alive with Knoxville socialites, who partied with local mountain folk, at the ball field, swimming hole, and the two Hotels, where moonshine flowed, like the Little River that ran through the community. See and hear and see the legendary Bi-Plane crash story, and location. After the tour, you can take advantage of being close to some great hiking trails. Kids 12 and under are free.