50 Travel Destinations Every American Simply Must Visit In Their Lifetime

5. Great Smoky Mountains – Tennessee

The Great Smoky Mountains are both a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site because it is one of the most visited national parks in North America. The park is so large that it sits in Tennessee and North Carolina, with plenty of recreational opportunities to keep you busy, including tubing, hiking, and horseback riding. The Great Smoky Mountains are also close to other attractions, including Dollywood, Chicken Guy! (the Guy Fieri restaurant), and Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.