With as many fun things to do as there our autumn views, its easy to see why travelers looking for show-stopping foliage return year after year to Gatlinburg and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As the most biodiverse park in the National Park System, the Great Smoky Mountains' many species of…
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Calling all leaf-peepers, sweater weather lovers and sippers of cider! The streets of downtown Gatlinburg are lined with pumpkins and scarecrows. Pops of color can be seen throughout the mountainside, the forest canopy is beginning to fill in with stunning fall foliage and the smell of hot apple…
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Declared “The Best Mountain Town in the South” by Southern Living Readers, Gatlinburg has everything you need for a memorable vacation that leaves you yearning to come back again and again. Check out these Top Ten Most Searched Attractions in Gatlinburg and plan your vacation now. Anakeesta…
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Enjoy a Craft Fair and Support Art Industry Businesses Made in the USA What does it mean to be an artist, a craft maker, a musician, a booking agent, or an event promoter in 2020? “You better believe it has been a long, hard road this year, but well worth it,” said Kelly Rusk, co-promoter with her…
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The most popular time to travel to Gatlinburg is definitely the fall because everywhere you look there is something remarkable to see; from a tiny orange leaf to whole hillsides bursting with color. We decided to put together this checklist for you to keep handy when it comes to finding some of the…
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Off the banks of Roaring Fork Road dwells one of Gatlinburg’s most deeply rooted treasures - the long-established and untouched Ely's Mill. Erected in 1925 by Yale law school graduate-turned printer, Andrew Jefferson Ely, the mill served as both mill and community advocate for local craftsmanship, a…
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Fall is upon us! And that means there’s no better place to be than Gatlinburg for the changing of the leaves. Surrounded by Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a stroll through downtown Gatlinburg is the perfect segue to fall leaf-peeping pleasure. In fact, the Smokies are home to more than 100…
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You know it's fall in Gatlinburg when the temperatures cool and the fall celebrations heat up! Say hello to autumn days and unforgettable fall adventures in the Heart of the Smokies. While there are plenty of ways to take advantage of all the fall activities and experiences that the city has to…
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For those of you who have yet to cross this epic hike off your trail list, here are some simple hacks for maximizing your Mt. LeConte experience and even (possibly) scoring reservations at one of the most popular hike-in lodges in America. 1. Know Thy Trail While all roads may lead to one of the…
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Some places are just too irresistible to stay away. Whether you’re greeting the day with a breathtaking Smoky Mountain view or exploring the endless shops, activities, and restaurants lining the Parkway, time spent in Gatlinburg is time spent like nowhere else on earth. To honor that spirit, we…
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