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.

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

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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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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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...

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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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