History & Culture
There’s no better place to experience Appalachian culture and history than Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. It all begins with a...
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Arts & Crafts
Find beautiful handmade quilts, old-fashioned straw brooms with hand-carved handles, exquisitely woven baskets, hand-dipped and scented candles,...
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Art Galleries
For proof of the Smoky Mountains’ inspirational power, look no further than the exquisite Smoky Mountain paintings, sculptures and mixed-media...
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Sustainability
Gatlinburg is the Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it’s our responsibility to support park goals and preserve the natural...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cascading waterfalls, roaming wildlife and a view that stretches out over 500,000 acres – this is the country’s most-visited national...
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Gatlinburg Goes Green
As stewards of the majestic Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the residents and businesses of Gatlinburg are committed to their shared...
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About Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is nestled at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited national park in America. There are three entrances to the Smokies from downtown Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg attracts more than 14 million visitors a year and can grow to a population of 40,000-plus on any given night.
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Visitor Guide
From a dirt road to a premier destination, Gatlinburg has blossomed through the decades into the mountain paradise that millions of visitors know and love. In honor of the 75th anniversary of Gatlinburg's city charter in 1945, we're bringing you our most indispensable visitors guide yet - with more insider tips, resources, and stories about...
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Guides & Itineraries
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 we’ve put together these handy guides to help you plan an...
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Transportation
Hop aboard the Gatlinburg Trolleys all day long for just $2 a day. This includes unlimited access to the Red, Blue, Purple and Yellow Trolley routes. The All-Day Trolley Pass is now sold at both Gatlinburg Welcome Centers, City Hall and the Mass Transit Center adjacent to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
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Maps
Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is only a day’s drive from two-thirds of the U.S. population east of the Mississippi River. 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...
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Newsletter
Gatlinburg’s newsletter provides electronic updates on the latest travel-related news in Gatlinburg, delivered regularly to your inbox. It contains information on the latest events, the coolest things to do and the best places to stay.
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