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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.
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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...
Don't Miss These Special Events
Spring Trout Tournament and River Cleanup
For the second consecutive year, a unique fishing tournament has been scheduled by the Gatlinburg Recreation Department. The Spring Trout Tournament...
Learn MoreGreat Smoky Easter Arts & Crafts Show
Unique handcrafted gifts and products produced by members of Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community are placed on display and offered for sale as...
Learn MoreHands on Gatlinburg
Hands on Gatlinburg is an immersive three day experience that allows you to learn from The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community which features over...
Learn MoreFirst Independence Day Parade in the Nation
Gatlinburg’s award-winning Fourth of July Midnight Parade will step off at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4. The parade steps off at the intersection of...
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GSMNP Park it Forward
Beginning March 1, 2023, valid parking tags will be required on any vehicles parking longer than 15 minutes. Rates are $5 for a daily tag, $15 for a weekly tag, and $40 for an annual tag.
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Your Dining Plan: 10 Tastes of Gatlinburg
We hear it all the time: Gatlinburg is a place like no other. Part of what makes this mountain town so distinct is its flavors. To help you savor the...
Read MoreBreak Away to Gatlinburg This Spring
As winter yields to spring, the Great Smoky Mountains showcase nature’s splendor and Gatlinburg is nestled right in the heart of it all. Spring...
Read MoreWhat wonders await in Gatlinburg this spring?
Spring is on the horizon and the Mountains are Calling! If the winter blahs kept you cooped up and you're ready to get out of the house and do...
Read MoreSpring Wildflowers in the Smoky Mountains
Over 1600 species of flowering plants live in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which is why it's sometimes called the “Wildflower...
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