The Unofficial Guide to the Great Smoky and Blue Ridge Region

The Unofficial Guides® are the Consumer Reports of travel guides, offering candid evaluations of their destinations' attractions, hotels, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, sports, and more, all rated and ranked by a team of unbiased inspectors so even the most compulsive planners can be sure they're spending their time and money wisely. Each guide addresses the needs of everyone from families to business travelers, with handy charts that demonstrate how each place stacks up against the competition. Plus, all the details are pulled out so they're extremely easy to scan.

The Unofficial Guide® to the Great Smoky & Blue Ridge Region gives you everything you need to plan an unforgettable trip to one of America's greatest outdoor playgrounds. Whether you want to go hiking or simply amble around Dollywood or one of the area's other family attractions, we'll give you the inside scoop, plus tips on enjoying the great outdoors, either on your own or with an outfitter.

The Top 5 Ways The Unofficial Guide® to the Great Smoky & Blue Ridge Region Can Help You Have the Perfect Trip: The best scenic drives--with the inside story on the cultural and historic attractions you'll pass along the way Tips on how to enjoy the great outdoors--with details on hiking, rafting, fly-fishing, biking, camping, horseback riding, golf, and more Hotels, motels, lodges, and resorts rated and ranked for value and quality--plus the lowdown on how to get the best rates Recommendations on the best area restaurants and nightlife A field-tested touring itinerary of Dollywood, plus the latest details on the Pigeon Forge–Sevierville area shopping