This is a major falls with swimming places below (verified) and above (not verified) the falls. It is a very popular place; you will not be alone! YOUTUBE . NOTE: We received this CAUTIONARY email in 8/2006:"I wanted to mention that swimming at Abrams Falls can be very dangerous and should not be attempted at the falls themselves. We were visiting the Smokies last month and while we were there, a young man drowned because he got too close to the falls and the force of the water drove him under.