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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies has been nominated for Best Aquarium by USA TODAY 10Best! If you love this aquarium as much as we do, vote now. You can vote once a day on every device!

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Summer in the Smokies

Summer in Gatlinburg comes with no shortage of activities for experiencing the best of the season. With everything from family-friendly offerings, outdoor festivals, to award-winning Fourth of July celebrations on the agenda, there is something to satisfy every visitor looking for the perfect escape.

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Great Smoky Mountains

A hike through the Great Smoky Mountains — whether it be on the Appalachian Trail itself, a wildflower walk, or a trip to one of the many waterfalls — will leave you with a smile and a lasting impression. Because the experience changes season to season, there’s always a new scene to come explore

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Gatlinburg Attractions

Gatlinburg offers outdoor adventures, kid-friendly attractions, and laid-back scenic charms that keep families, friends and couples coming back, year after year. Sharpen up your putt-putt skills or sharpen your mind at museums. Fly up the mountainsides and slide down the slopes. Discover oceans teeming with life and outdoor adventures unique only to Gatlinburg.

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Lodging

With pillows this perfect, your weekend retreat might turn into a week-long vacation. Every hotel, motel, condo and campground; every cabin, chalet, and bed & breakfast is just right for the whole family. Gatlinburg has more choices than any other mountain destination in America.

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Smoky Mountain Getaway

We have miles of hiking trails in the mountains and tons of dining, attractions, shopping, and arts and crafts in town. Make Gatlinburg your basecamp for adventure. When you visit our beautiful mountain town, we ask that you visit responsibly, practice social distancing and enjoy the Smoky Mountains safely.

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2022 Gatlinburg Vacation Guide

Things To Do

Gatlinburg is home to the story worth telling. From the fish you once caught that was “this big” to the tall tales of endless pancakes, every trip here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Go on a hike with your date. Take a seat on a skylift with the kids....

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Great Smoky Mountains

Cascading waterfalls, roaming wildlife and a view that stretches out over 500,000 acres – this is the country’s most-visited national park. Vacationers often start in Gatlinburg and make their way to one of the park’s famous paths where they can find...

Shopping

There’s Shopping—and Then, There’s Shopping Bring your best walking shoes. In between all the hiking, dining, and sightseeing, you’ll want to squeeze in an afternoon or two for that most-treasured American pastime: shopping. Browse galleries with...

First Independence Day Parade in the Nation

Gatlinburg’s award-winning Fourth of July Midnight Parade will step off at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 4. The parade steps off at the intersection of...

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Gatlinburg's Fireworks Finale

Join the celebration in downtown Gatlinburg to mark our nation’s “Independence Day” with a spectacular 20-minute firework show starting at 11:00 p.m....

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Monsters on the Mountain

The time has finally come to prepare for our journey back to the Smoky Mountains and we are happy to invite you along for the ride. We are excited to...

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Gatlinburg in the Spring

What wonders await in Gatlinburg this spring?

Spring is on the horizon and the Mountains are Calling! If you’ve been itching to get out of the house and do some serious exploring all within...

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Ripleys-Aquarium

Most Searched Attractions in Gatlinburg

Declared “The Best Mountain Town in the South” by Southern Living Readers, Gatlinburg has everything you need for a memorable vacation...

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Forney Ridge Trail

Trail Spotlight in the Smoky Mountains

With over 800 miles of trails to travel in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there’s an endless array of winding pathways, panoramic views,...

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Wildflowers in the Smokies

Spring Wildflowers in the Smoky Mountains

With over 1600 species of flowering plants, there is certainly no shortage of opportunities to discover why Great Smoky Mountains National Park is...

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