Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, USA
Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is located in the high mountains of East Tennessee. It lies 45 minutes east of Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport via Interstate 40. Gatlinburg is located at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg plays host to over 4 million visitors a year. Average snowfall is 50 inches. Gatlinburg operates a city-wide trolley system with routes also serving the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Dollywood and the Great Smoky Mountain Arts & Crafts Community
A tremendously wide selection of accommodations are available in Gatlinburg. They range from rustic backcountry campsites to pampered luxury homes and suites, hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, chalets, condos, cabins and more.
Gatlinburg boasts some 50 outstanding restaurants. Gatlinburg has nearly two dozen different and exciting attractions for the family to enjoy. Attractions range from an all-season amusement park and ski resort to the 342-foot tall Space Needle with observation deck. Horseback riding, miniature golf, laser tag, amusing museums, the world's largest movie screen at the Great Smokies Mega Theatre and the Ober Gatlinburg aerial tram are just a few of the many attractions in town. Four million people visit Gatlinburg annually. Over 400 specialty shops are located in Gatlinburg.
Gatlinburg features a state-of-the-art 188,000 square foot meeting and convention facility in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg offers numerous fairs, festivals and parades throughout the year. Most restaurants sell alcoholic beverages and generally operate a separate lounge for your enjoyment. The Park, more commonly referred to as "the Smokies," is the largest deciduous forest area in the eastern United States. The nation's largest community of independent artisans is found on an 8.5 mile loop along Glades and Buckhorn Roads in Gatlinburg.
Gatlinburg is one of the south's favorite playgrounds. Gatlinburg is one of those moments that you will never forget. Gatlinburg is full of countless family attractions. There is no better place in the world for a better family vacation. Gatlinburg is full of fun for all ages. Hiking, whitewater rafting, trout fishing, camping, horseback riding, Gatlinburg has it all. There is nothing more romantic than a wedding in a Gatlinburg log chapel tucked away in the quiet forest surrounded by the smoky mountains. If you prefer a more formal affair there are many luxurious hotels available for weddings and receptions. Gatlinburg is the honeymoon capital of the world. America's largest aerial tramway is in Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg possesses over 450 specialty shops. During the fall Gatlinburg hosts the harvest festival which is full of arts and crafts demonstrations, exhibitions, shows, music, fairs, and fun for everyone. Gatlinburg is the home of the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. Gatlinburg's winterfest opens in November with over one million lights. In Gatlinburg you can relax in a beautiful chalet, a creekside campground, or one of the many cabins, condominiums, or luxury hotels.
