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Gatlinburg, Tennessee, gateway to the majestic Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a one-stop destination to enjoy four-season fun. Surrounded on three sides by the natural beauty of the Smokies, Gatlinburg prides itself in its mountain roots, an arts and crafts presence and wholesome small town charm that reflects that heritage.
Attracting more than 10 million visitors a year, Gatlinburg is a safe and friendly vacation environment offering reasonably-priced accommodations of every sort and an abundance of shopping, entertainment and dining options. Small town goodness is everywhere you look in Gatlinburg – from its quaint shops and unique art galleries to its walkable downtown area bustling with friendly faces, fun attractions and exceptional restaurants. Gatlinburg is truly a place to relax, reconnect and get away from it all.
Wherever your adventurous spirit guides you, Gatlinburg delivers exciting attractions, quaint shopping, great dining and an extensive arts and crafts community that appeal to any traveler.
For an up-close-and-personal glimpse of fascinating marine life, follow your curiosity through the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, home to more than 100,000 animals thriving in 1.4 million gallons of aquariums, including 13-foot sharks and the world’s largest underwater tunnel as well as the new Penguin Playhouse.
Study the vistas of the Smokies on the Gatlinburg Sky Lift and Ober Gatlinburg’s Aerial Tramway to get a bird’s eye view of mountaintop splendor. Explore more than 450 shops along Gatlinburg’s famous downtown Parkway and find charming little treasures at every turn.
Gatlinburg boasts an extensive arts and crafts community that reflects its mountain heritage. Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, established in 1937, is the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Located on an eight-mile loop at the northeast edge of Gatlinburg, the Community proudly preserves the craft heritage of the Great Smoky Mountains year-round. This area offers you the best in a wide range of craft shops, including pottery, woodcarving, candle making, quilting, weaving, broom making and painting, among many other fine art forms.
The long list of special events during the year includes the nation’s earliest Fourth of July parade which begins at 12:01 a.m.
Summertime in this city also includes free entertainment along Parkway provided by the city’s Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales program. Each evening along the Parkway, Tunes & Tales characters and musicians transform the street into one big stage, enlightening visitors on the culture and heritage of the area through storytelling, craft demonstrations such as spinning, and lots of toe-tapping music and clogging.
From November through February, Gatlinburg Winter Magic features festive all-LED lighting, especially along Parkway where the city’s undergrounding of utilities and streetscape project, flower program and other endeavors have beautified the downtown.
The City has been hosting the Fantasy of Lights Christmas Parade since 1976 and offers a number of themed events, including a magnificent Veteran’s Day Celebration and New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.
Explore the beauty of the great outdoors in Gatlinburg, the ideal destination to relax, recharge and make memories.
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www.gatlinburg.com |
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(865) 436-2392 |
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(800) 588-1817 |
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