In-App Self-Guided Walking Tour to Cligmans Dome's Top
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Your adventure commences at the Cligmans Dome Visitor Contact Station. From this point, you'll embark on a slightly over half-mile hike to the renowned Observation Tower atop Cligmans Dome. This trek is an excellent option for all skill levels, provided you can handle a gentle incline on the ascent.As you amble along, your self-guided audio tour will provide fascinating insights into the rich history and diverse ecosystem of the Great Smoky Mountains. You'll learn about the formation of the Smokies and discover the original Cherokee name for Cligmans Dome. Additionally, you'll hear the intriguing tale of the mountaineering competition that bestowed this peak with its current name.Following this, you'll uncover some lesser-known history of the region, from a catastrophic plane crash to a long-abandoned hidden tunnel.Finally, you'll arrive at the Observation Tower itself, majestically situated on the heights of Cligmans Dome. From this vantage point, you'll be privy to panoramic views not only of the Great Smoky Mountains but also of seven entire states. Your compact tour concludes atop this observation tower.
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English
Important information
Know in advance:
* This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
* After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
* Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
* The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
* Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
* This tour has no expiration date. You can use it on any trip, as many times as you like
* This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
Remember to bring:
* It's suggested to wear comfortable shoes