Plan Your Gatlinburg Vacation

Gatlinburg is the gateway community for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America. With three park entrances right in town, Gatlinburg serves as a basecamp for many of the 14 million park visitors each year. 

So you’ve taken the most important first step and decided to heed the call of the mountains for a Gatlinburg getaway? Now you’re talkin’. We’re already looking forward to it. So what’s step two? There’s so much to see and do in Gatlinburg, so...

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is only a day’s drive from two-thirds of the U.S. population. Once you're here, you can hop aboard the Free Gatlinburg Trolley all day long.

There’s plenty of options to place you near your favorite attractions, restaurants and shops. Several public and private parking lots are located throughout the downtown area, so an open parking space is never far away.

Once you’re here, you’ll also be hard-pressed to find a town that’s easier to park and get around in, and since most of the attractions, restaurants and much of the shopping downtown are within walking distance, you’ll be able to explore at your own pace.

Gatlinburg, nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, boasts a range of local services catering to residents and visitors alike. The town offers a variety of dining options, from quaint cafes to Southern-style restaurants, providing a diverse culinary experience.