UPDATE: U.S. 441/Newfound Gap Road between Gatlinburg, Tennessee and Cherokee, North Carolina, is open again for a brief window of time. The road will close again at 1:30 p.m. today for ...

U.S. News Insider Tip: U.S. Route 441 through the park is undoubtedly a scenic drive, but if you're looking for a road less traveled, head over to the 17-mile stretch of Foothills Parkway West.