Smokemont Riding Stables

Best Family Vacations in the U.S.

"A western North Carolina outfitter offering casual horseback excursions of varying lengths, including a wagon ride without age or weight restrictions, making equestrian outings accessible to families visiting the Great Smoky Mountains." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines