b'Fall is a magical time in the smokies. It is a time of change and transformation, as the wind shifts to a cooler breeze and the leaves create a canvas of the mountains. Sevierville has some new and exciting experiences, but especially during the uncertain times of COVID, the perfect experience just might be the season itself and being able to take in the area with your family from the safety of your own vehicle.For a few glorious weeks, autumn crowns the Smoky Mountains with spectacular color. Its a sight well worth traveling to seeespecially when you take a few roads less traveled. This year consider an alternative scenic drive with plenty of foliage on one of Sevierville, Tennessees four self-guided fall driving tours.Peak season for leaf viewing is typically mid-October through mid-November. For those seeking a fall experience theyve not enjoyed before, Seviervilles four self-guided fall foliage tours offer little known points of interest and beautiful views. Seviervilles Middle ProngFallDrivingTourwindsitswaythroughtheSmokyMountainfoothillsafter beginning at the iconic Dolly Parton statue in downtown Sevierville. Those driving the tour will enjoy stops at a Civil War battleground, swinging bridge views, stops at historical churches and more. The English Mountain Fall Driving Tour offers stops at a historiccemetery, an old grist mill and a historic covered bridge. The Boyds Creek Driving Tour winds through rolling foothills with views of an old schoolhouse, a historic plantation and a molasses mill.The newest tour travels to Douglas Lake for spectacular views. Along the way, the tour suggests stops at a local artists gallery, a corn maze located on a Tennessee Century Farm, and Douglas Dam.To learn more about visiting Sevierville, Tennessee this fall, or to discover more about all four fall driving tours, go online to VisitSevierville.com/fall and plan the perfect adventure for you and your family. Ifyouarelookingforsomethingnewtoexperienceduringthistriptothesmokies, Sevierville has you covered with Rainforest Adventures Tropical Discovery Zoo. Rainforest Adventures is located in Governors Crossing, just across the Parkway from Wal-Mart, and they have been hard at work this year adding animals and building to improve the overall guest experience. New habitats have been built to house some brand-new critters, and they have even constructed a bridge allowing their goats a bit more room to roam. This bridge has already gained fame as the GoatN Gate Bridge and is a perfect photoopportunity at the Zoo. Make sure to grab a bag of feed from the front desk so that you can hand-feed the goats, sheep and other amazing animals at their outdoor section. New toRainforest,youwillbeabletogetupcloseandpersonalwithaToco Toucan,an absolutely adorable Bat-Eared Fox, their friendly Binturongs, and the brand-new Red-HandedTamarinMonkeys.Thezooisalwaysimprovingand growing,allowingvisitorstoexperienceanimalswhichwould normally be impossible to see. There is ALWAYS something new at the Zoo. Make sure that you time your visit so that you can see their show, included with price of admission, which allows you to have a hands-on experience and enjoy an educational, entertaining and all around fun presentation on the diversity of animals that inhabit ourplanet.Itisacantmissexperienceandjustaddstothe amazing value that Rainforest Adventures Zoo brings to the area. SmokyMountainNavigator.com 23'