Mountain Farm Museum
Mountain Farm Museum
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Georgia698 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
This is a good place to visit when you stop at the Oconaluftee visitor center though I would encourage visiting in the morning if possible before it gets too hot. The site includes the house, a barn, a corn crib, a sorghum press, a blacksmith shop, various other small farm buildings and a small, fenced apple orchard. The walk to enter is close to the river.
Written 9 June 2023
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Susan S
Amoret, United States36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Historical farm village with a nice river trail nearby. Elk are often seen in the area, as well. Adjacent to one of the GSMNP visitor centers.
Written 5 May 2023
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CM H
Dorking, UK110 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
Enjoyed visiting here, enlightening us as to how the farmers operated back in the day. Interesting to read all about it in the Visitors' Centre first, and then see the buildings themselves afterwards.
Written 14 April 2023
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Dan
Panama City Beach, FL11,924 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Couples
My wife & I recently visited the museum. It is located just inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on US 441 in a beautiful meadow adjacent to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Here you have the opportunity to step back in time and learn how families lived in the mountains 100 years ago. The museum includes a farmstead consisting of multiple structures preserved from the previous century including a log farmhouse, blacksmith shop, apple house, spring house, and a barn. It was a beautiful day & we enjoyed our time here. Open daily. Park Rangers on site. Restrooms on site. Pet friendly. FYI… Ample parking however parking is sometimes challenging during the busy fall season (leaves were beautiful). When we visited the parking was completely full with cars also parked on the sides of the entrance road.
Written 4 November 2022
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mariano s
Newport, KY4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Great place to visit, we were worried that we weren’t going to see any Elks because we arrived at 1:30pm, but to our pleasant surprise there were many around the river and at the farm. Some were close for you to take great pictures. The rangers were very friendly and when they saw an Elk approaching us, they helped us handle the situation correctly. We also got to see the calves crossing the street with their mothers and enjoyed taking pictures by the river.
Written 5 October 2022
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Jacqueline G
Fort Mill, SC13 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 • Solo
This is a worthwhile visit if you are already headed to the Great Smoky Mountain NP since it is free. There was some information given but overall I thought the buildings were somewhat thrown together and the fields were overgrown. Go early because there is limited shade. The parking lot does fill up. Do take the adjacent river hike for some serene views and a chance to spot elk!
Written 12 August 2022
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AverageJoe
Danville, KY61 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022
Always a wonderful place to stop and relax after crossing over Newfound Gap, a very beautiful visitor center and relaxing walking tour through the Homestead will get you well relaxed and ready to go to Cherokee.
Written 6 July 2022
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Laura B
Chelmsford, MA4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
Great stop with the kids! Get the scavenger hunt from the visitors center. Made the kids even more engaged! Loved stepping back in time and learning!
Written 24 April 2022
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K Bragg
Hendersonville, NC8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022
We went around 10am. This is a walk-thru at your own pace exhibit. Greatly preserved from over 100 years ago. We also saw elk which was a bonus.
Written 29 March 2022
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Kathy D
Saint Louis, MO371 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
The Mountain Farm Museum is a grouping of preserved log buildings. Admission is free. You can roam the grounds at your own pace. I read every sign and historical placard. I tried to imagine how the machinery was used to sustain everyday life.
Written 15 December 2021
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