Great Smoky Mountains GyPSy

Plays commentary automatically as you drive so you don't miss any of the best places to visit, plus stories, tips and directions.

There are 180+ audio points that play automatically along the scenic drive, featuring the best things to see and do, complete with stories, tips and driving directions.

As you drive, your professional tour guide shares advice on how to prioritize your time at recommended “not to be missed” viewpoints, suggested side-trips and places of interest. Tours are filled with stories to provide an entertaining and deeper understanding of the region.

Tours work offline using free GPS signal and location services, so no data roaming, network, or Wi-Fi is required while touring.

Visit www.gypsyguide.com for route maps, sample commentary and tips and advice.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Enjoy commentary through all the best-loved parts of the National Park. Whether we are exploring the magnificent elevated viewpoints along Newfound Gap Road or the historic and scenic drive of Cades Cove and Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, the tour will make sure you hear about all the best places to see and stop, so you won't miss a thing.

Along the drive there are many stunning viewpoints and opportunities to see the famous smoky effect as clouds and fog rise from the valleys. Along this drive, we visit Clingmans Dome, the highest peak in the park and even take the walk onto the elevated tower from which 7 states can be seen on a clear day.

Cades Cove sits in an idyllic setting, that attracted the Native American people and then the first of the European settlers. And be on the lookout to spot some of the Great Smoky Mountain's black bear population, as well as deer, elk and even wild turkeys.

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail leaves right from downtown Gatlinburg but quickly becomes a stunning, peaceful forested drive, with a couple hours worth of scenic views and old cabins and barns, and some of the Great Smoky Mountains best waterfalls.

The tour begins and ends on the drive to and from GATLINBURG, TN or CHEROKEE, NC, or join anywhere along the route.

WHAT YOU’LL SEE:

Some of the highlights along the route include;

• Clingmans Dome

• Newfound Gap

• Cades Cove

• Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

• Laurel Falls

• Morton Tunnel

• Cable Mill

• The Sinks

• John Oliver Place

• Chimney Tops

• Mingus Mill

• Gatlinburg

• Cherokee

• And many more scenic lookouts and photo opportunities

CHARGING:

++ Continued use of GPS/Location Services in the background increases battery usage. We strongly recommend taking a cigarette style (DC outlet) car charge to keep your phone charged, and avoid charging through the USB port.

AUDIO:

Listen directly from your phone or connect to the car stereo via Bluetooth. Avoid using a direct connection to the USB port of a rental vehicle as this can cause audio issues. The audio can play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, please note that the map will display only on your phone.

IPADS:

** iPad models must include a GPS chip. Please note only the iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models of iPad contain a GPS chip. Wi-Fi-only iPad models have limited location service capabilities and are unable to play commentary automatically.

DOWNLOADING:

The apps are larger in size in order to work offline. You must download the app ahead of time over Wi-Fi (recommended) or cellular data. Once downloaded, you can tour offline without cell service.

ABOUT US:

GyPSy Guide™ produces award-winning narrated audio tours along scenic drives and road trips around the world.

Our tours are enjoyed by travelers who prefer to set their own pace and itinerary on vacation, but enjoy a fun, informative and educational guided experience while driving themselves. Our goal is to provide a great introduction to the region and inspire you to learn more and return.

None of our apps include paid advertising or placements for benefit.