--- title: Driving the Foothills Parkway description: One of my favorite ways to see the Smoky Mountains is in the driver's seat of a car, cruising along a gorgeous road with the windows down and Dolly Parton blasting over my speakers. There are so many drives worth experiencing in the Smokies (all of which feature breathtaking vistas), but one of my favorite drives is the Foothills Parkway.  image: https://www.smokymountains.me/hubfs/leslie-cross-so6ckI2bK3I-unsplash.jpg --- [![smokymountainsme-trans](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/smokymountainsme-trans.png?width=300&name=smokymountainsme-trans.png "smokymountainsme-trans")](https://www.smokymountains.me) [![smokymountainsme-trans](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/smokymountainsme-trans.png?width=300&name=smokymountainsme-trans.png "smokymountainsme-trans")](https://www.smokymountains.me) [**](https://www.smokymountains.me/driving-in-the-smokies#) 1 ![featured image 1](https://www.smokymountains.me/hubfs/leslie-cross-so6ckI2bK3I-unsplash.jpg) Free # Driving the Foothills Parkway ![](https://www.smokymountains.me/hubfs/BEAADA8B-EAB9-41DB-B81E-479BD788DF9F.jpg) By [Bailee Wilson](https://www.smokymountains.me/author/bailee-wilson) June 10, 2020 ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (152)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (148)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (106)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/events) - [Family (105)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/family) - [Around Town (97)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/around-town) - [Shopping and Dining (68)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/shopping-and-dining) - [Holiday (64)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/holiday) - [Outdoor (60)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/outdoor) - [Summer (40)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/summer) - [Winter (37)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/winter) - [Free (31)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/free) - [Tips and Tricks (24)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/tips-and-tricks) - [News (23)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/news) - [Date Night (16)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/date-night) - [Music (13)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/music) - [History (10)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/history) - [Nightlife (9)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/nightlife) - [Fitness (7)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/fitness) - [snow (6)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/snow) - [Off-Season (5)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/off-season) - [Contest (3)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/contest) - [Luxury Adventures (2)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/luxury-adventures) - [Season Passes (2)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/season-passes) - [Ski (2)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/ski) - [Weather and Terrain (2)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/weather-and-terrain) - [Golf (1)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/golf) - [House Tour (1)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/house-tour) - [Luxury Homes (1)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/luxury-homes) - [Notable Locals (1)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/notable-locals) - [Services (1)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/services) [![Book Lodging](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/534331/41641d6a-06ef-4999-9369-c4aceb52efda.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/534331/41641d6a-06ef-4999-9369-c4aceb52efda) Search One of my favorite ways to see the Smoky Mountains is in the driver's seat of a car, cruising along a gorgeous road with the windows down and Dolly Parton blasting over my speakers. There are so many drives worth experiencing in the Smokies (all of which feature breathtaking vistas), but one of my favorite drives is the [Foothills Parkway](https://foothillsparkwaytn.com).  The Foothills Parkway has been in-progress for approximately 70 years, so it has become a staple of Smoky Mountain tourism. The most popular section of the Parkway runs through Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg (connecting down the line to the infamous Tail of the Dragon!) and features stunning views of the Smoky Mountains and the Tennessee Valley.  Whether you're local to the area or a first-time visitor, you are sure to be amazed by the beautiful views along the Foothills Parkway. For some added fun, pack a picnic lunch and stop along the way to enjoy a meal in the midst of the Smoky Mountain magic!  Check out my Spotify playlist for driving on the Foothills Parkway [here](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5IRBZ6nlAB0MkvQd9rye2B?si=Hd7-OVaFRl-999yPR-9XDg)!  ![IMG_5350](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_5350.jpg?width=828&name=IMG_5350.jpg) *View from a lookout point along the Foothills Parkway. * ### POPULAR POSTS ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Activities (152)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/activities) - [Amusement (148)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/amusement) - [Events (106)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/events) - [Family (105)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/family) - [Around Town (97)](https://www.smokymountains.me/tag/around-town) ![shutterstock_1335023963](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1335023963.png?width=1920&name=shutterstock_1335023963.png "shutterstock_1335023963") Contact Us [800-504-3354](tel:800-504-3354)   SIGN UP FOR UPDATES Copyright © 2021  [Privacy Policy](https://www.steamboat.net/privacy)