Gatlinburg Tennessee Visitor Information

Gatlinburg.com offers mountains of information for editorial purposes & many breathtaking photos. Our quaint mountain resort houses over 35,000 people per night, so it takes experience and hospitality to service our many visitors from across the nation. The City of Gatlinburg has always provided excellent service to all those who venture into our beautiful community.

Somewhere between the first ride and the last hike, it will dawn on you. You're getting a true mountain experience. Gatlinburg really is the perfect place for your family vacation and to stay and play.

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is full of amusements and is surrounded by the nation's most popular national park. Whether you stay here for two days or a week, with your entire family or just the two of you, it will be a vacation you'll remember for a lifetime. Most of the visitors have been to Gatlinburg before. Perhaps it started with their parents or grandparents, but now it's an annual retreat. If you've never been here, then it's time to start a tradition of your own.

No matter where you stay in Gatlinburg, you will be nestled in the mountains. Great views abound. Choose from a wide range of hotels, motels and cabins. You can't go wrong with either selection. Whether it's the "something for everyone" aspect of this fun mountain town or the allure of the surrounding natural beauty, this is the perfect family tradition.

You've seen mountains before. But nothing can prepare you for the awe-inspiring beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

You've seen the sun rise in the mornings. But have you seen the sun reflecting off a breath taking frost covering acres of forest? Perhaps you've tasted freshly grilled trout, but have you eaten one that you recently pulled from a stream? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers more than 800 miles of scenic hiking trails, horseback riding, backcountry camping, trout fishing and endless family fun.

There's no better place to appreciate the changing seasons. It's as if Gatlinburg were placed just so visitors could experience Mother Nature's most inspiring be a You know you shouldn't eat that funnel cake and then ride the alpine slide, but if you wait to eat it, you'll be running into taffy/Go-Kart time. It's just one of the many dilemmas you'll face in Gatlinburg. How can one play miniature golf, experience the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel, ride America's largest aerial tram, visit the unique museums, take a turn on all the live-action rides, run through the video arcades and still have time for the national restaurant chains, local cafes with mountain-style cooking and delicious gourmet meals offered at practically every corner? You can do it. The key is longer vacations.

As if the natural beauty surrounding Gatlinburg is not enough, this quaint mountain resort is also filled with the man-made variety. You'll find more than 450 unique shops in downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Arts &Crafts Community. In fact, you will see craftsmanship at its best, using simple tools and skillful hands. Located at the edge of Gatlinburg, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is recognized internationally as the largest group of independent artisans in North America. The eight-mile loop features artisans who whittle, carve, cast, sew, weave and transform raw elements into works of art and function. Gatlinburg's artistic roots are ancient and inspired by our rich mountain history.