These cities and towns near Smoky Mountains National Park range from buzzing tourist hot spots to quiet creekside communities. The national park on the Tennessee and North Carolina border is the most popular in the country, so picking the right place to stay in the Smokies can mean the difference between traffic and bright lights or the sounds of birds chirping and streams rushing. This list of towns and cities near Smoky Mountains National Park includes a wide variety of ideas for exactly where to stay.

For a short trip to Paris, it’s important to plan ahead to make sure you see all the highlights. This Paris in 2 days itinerary packs in Eiffel Tower views, a visit to the Louvre, shopping the Champs-Elysees, cafe-hopping and so much more. Find out which art museums, historic landmarks and photogenic neighborhoods must be on your 2 days in Paris itinerary and snag our other important know-before-you-go tips.

This 4 days in Paris itinerary is packed with the city’s highlights — art-filled museums, Gothic churches, historic neighborhoods, fresh croissants, and of course, the Eiffel Tower. Keep reading for our action-packed Paris 4 day itinerary and scroll to the bottom for tips like where to stay, what to pack, how to get around, and how to save money in Paris.

This Colorado to Utah road trip features slot canyons, sand dunes, rock arches, and desert hikes at the nine national parks in the neighboring states. We’ve included the best things to do in 7 to 14 days in this Colorado Utah road trip itinerary. Keep reading for how to plan your route, when to go, what to pack, and more.

The best places to stay in Death Valley National Park include desert villages and campgrounds on the border of California and Nevada. At 3.4 million acres, Death Valley is the largest national park in the Lower 48, so it can be hard to figure out exactly which hotels are the closest. We’ll weigh the pros and cons of each location to help you figure out where to stay at Death Valley National Park.

This 3 days in Jackson Hole itinerary features the breathtaking peaks and lakes of Grand Teton National Park, with a handy travel guide for visiting the valley in eastern Wyoming. We’ve included ideas for what to do in Jackson Hole, tips for when to visit and what to pack, and suggestions for the best place to stay.

Canyons, fourteeners, sand dunes, alpine lakes — it’s all on the agenda of this epic road trip from Texas to Colorado. I’ve included suggested routes for a Texas to Colorado road trip from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Fort Worth or Dallas, plus the best places to visit once you get there.

This 4 days in Grand Teton and Yellowstone itinerary wraps the best of both national parks into one epic road trip. Use the guide to plan what to do, when to go and where to stay.

These towns and cities near Yellowstone National Park are the best places to stay to access all the wilderness and wildlife in the famous park. We’ve broken down how to pick the best Yellowstone entrance, which towns near Yellowstone National Park have hotels and lodges, and what nearest cities to Yellowstone National Park you should fly into.

This 4 days in Oahu itinerary packs in pristine beaches, waterfall hikes, Hawaiian culture, and so much more. Our helpful Oahu travel guide includes a daily agenda, delicious food stops, ideas for where to stay, and travel tips to help you plan.

Looking for day tours from London to picture-perfect castles, charming countryside villages, and stunning coastal cliffs? These recommendations from professional travel bloggers include easy half-day trips by train and guided coach tours to famous sites like Stonehenge, Windsor and the historic town of Bath.

This mega London bucket list packs in 75-plus London landmarks, from medieval churches and castles to epic city views to free museums. The guide is broken into categories so you can find exactly what piques your interest, be that parks, galleries, shops and markets, historic sights, or Harry Potter.

This two days in London itinerary is perfect for first-timers, full of bucket-list landmarks, incredible skyline views, top-rated museums and so much more! We’ve outlined a day-by-day agenda and recommended schedules to keep things on track. There are also options for each day so you can pick and choose from what interests you the most.

This 4 days in Yellowstone itinerary features the best geysers, waterfalls, lakes and valleys of the first national park in the U.S. Yellowstone National Park covers more than 2.2 million acres of wilderness in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, and is known for its hydrothermal features like hot springs, mud pots and boiling rivers. This guide highlights the best spots to include on a Yellowstone itinerary for 4 days, with tips for where to stay each night, what to pack, and more.

These towns near Bryce Canyon National Park get you close to the famous orange hoodoos and stunning sunsets at the popular Utah destination. If you’re looking for the closest town to Bryce Canyon for your next trip to the national park, this list has all the best retro motels, budget inns and cozy cabins.

If you’re looking for a 5-day Oahu itinerary full of golden beaches, stunning hikes, cultural gems, and thrilling adventures, look no further than this guide to Oahu.  We’ve rounded up all the best activities for first-timers in an action-packed 5 days in Oahu.

Looking for a London itinerary that features the best of the city in one compact trip? This guide to spending four days in London includes iconic markets, elegant royal palaces, and intriguing museums and galleries. Plus, you’ll find handy tips for your first visit, like where to stay, what to bring and how to save on your London visit.

From waterfalls and caverns to glamping and wineries, these are some of the best things to do in North Alabama outdoors. This guide includes some of my favorite adventures in the state, from rock scrambling underground to sipping at the local vineyards.

Planning a solo trip to London? This travel guide will help you find fun things to do alone in London, from palace tours and high tea to museums, parks, and more.

This Maui packing list will help ensure you don’t forget anything important on your Hawaiian vacation. Before you start loading up the suitcase, take a look at our packing tips, detailed packing guide and handy packing checklist. We’ll cover what to wear on the plane, what weather to expect and what types of activities to pack for. Plus, we’ll give outfit ideas and inspiration.