Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg, Tennessee is surrounded on three sides by the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The national park is a natural home to over a thousand big black bears. It offers 800 miles of trekking, cycling and horseback trails. Waterfalls, streams, trees, vegetation, birds and wildlife are in abundance here too. The park is one of the largest protected areas in the United States and also a UN designated Biosphere Reserve. With over nine million visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park annually, it’s no wonder that Gatlinburg has risen to fame!

Even though it has become very well known and is visited by hundreds of thousands of tourists each year Gatlinburg, Tennessee is still a small city, providing a wide range of lodging arrangements. There’s something for everyone. Everything from cozy honeymooners’ hideaways in the smoky mountains to beautifully appointed log cabins, chalets, and condominiums. There’s plenty of hotels and motels to choose from as well as campgrounds and RV parks in and around the Gatlinburg area. There are even hotels and cabins known for having bear visits periodically. Don’t forget to read through the bear safety tips that everyone should be aware of and keeping mind while visiting the smoky mountains and surrounding areas.

The largest aerial tram in the United States provides visitors a scenic route to Ober Gatlinburg, a unique family ski resort and amusement park. The largest arts and crafts community lives in an eight-mile loop area on the outer edge of Gatlinburg, Tn. The Ripley’s Aquarium which has the world’s most spectacular underwater tunnel and over 10,000 sea creatures is located in downtown Gatlinburg, Tn. Throughout the year, Gatlinburg hold numerous festivals that showcase the beauty, history, culture and tradition of this unique, one of a kind, mountain resort community.

Tucked away within one of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the United States, Gatlinburg has gained popularity nationally and internationally for providing family fun, nature, fine dining, and small-town charm with all the conveniences imaginable. From the Hard Rock café to old south barbeque to fine dining, the choice of food is vast. Gatlinburg is an ideal vacation getaway for families, couples or large groups. Everyone has something to look forward to in Gatlinburg, Tennessee!