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 some serious exploring all within easy reach of civilization, Gatlinburg is the place to be. If you are looking for some fantastic fun, this is the place to…
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Family Friendly Events fill the July Calendar As the summer brings about warmer temperatures, sunny skies, and a longing for adventure, Gatlinburg answers the call with a Smoky Mountain summer filled with endless excitement and new experiences for everyone. Family and friends can enjoy the many…
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Everyone wants to see a black bear during their visit to the Smokies. We have made it just this easy (and a whole lot safer)! The mural titled “Standing Strong” features an eight-foot-tall black bear posing perfectly for a friendly photo op. Local artist Pinkie Mistry designed and painted the 12…
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Find Adventure Along The Parkway Put on your walking shoes, get out of the car, and join in the great family tradition of the downtown Parkway stroll, also known as the center of excitement to those who visit Gatlinburg frequently. Explore every nook and cranny where you find more than 200 unique…
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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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Gatlinburg is your gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, America's most visited National Park, and the only National Park that does not charge an admission fee. It's over 800 miles of trails and scenic beauty are free to the public. It's advised that travelers start their trip planning…
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Christ in the Smokies Museum and Gardens has closed the doors at its current location after 60 years of business. Originally named Christus Gardens, the landmark was built as a result of the spiritual quest of Ronald Ligon that brought him to Gatlinburg. His intention was to build a hotel, but…
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Saying goodbye is never easy. Sweet Fanny Adams, the longest-running theatre company in Sevier County, had their final curtain call on December 31, 2020. Proclaimed a National Treasure by the 112 th Tennessee State Senate, the cast of the Great Victorian Amusement Company has entertained thousands…
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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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Sightseeing in the Smokies -- fun for the whole family! Never let it be said that visitors were at a loss for things to see in Gatlinburg. In fact, that could be the reason people come back year after year to our city; there's so much to see one visit is not enough. If you need a quick guide to some…
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