Gatlinburg, located in east Tennessee has consistently been rated one of the top tourist destinations in the USA, especially for families. Also, the Gatlinburg area is known as the
"Wedding Capital of the South", where thousands of weddings take place in its beautiful surroundings.
Located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg attracts people from all over the world. The Gatlinburg community provides vacationers many activities
beyond the National Park's hiking, fishing and driving tours. The city of Gatlinburg is known throughout the South for its local shopping, fine dining and excellent lodging choices.
Gatlinburg is only two miles long by five miles wide, with just over 3,500 people who call this place home. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with over nine million
visitors annually, has transformed Gatlinburg into a mountain resort destination.
Tourists visit 365 days each year as Gatlinburg has four distinct seasons. During the springtime, many experience camping and golfing in the Gatlinburg area. There is also
Springfest, which offers the annual Wildflower Pilgrimage and Arts and Crafts Easter Show. During the summer, which is the most visited time of the year, Class IV whitewater
rafting opportunities are available. In the winter, excellent skiing is available for the family. During the Christmas season, the entire downtown area is decorated with the Festival
of Lights and the Christmas Show. Most of the year families can experience Dollywood, co-owned by Dolly Parton, and a host of other
attractions. There are great lodging
opportunities for vacations, family reunions and company retreats. Dining opportunities are plentiful as well.
The entire Gatlinburg area provides many opportunities for amateur and professional photographers alike - even glamour models come to hold national events in this area!
Some of the waterfalls, streams and other locations make for some of the most outstanding natural backdrops that are available.
Many visitors also partake of the local shops, where more than 400 gift and craft stores are available, including locally made candy such as taffy and fudge, as well as visit
one of the ubiquitous pancake houses. Visitors also benefit from a free shuttle bus that traverses the city every half hour.
Why not take your next vacation in Gatlinburg, TN?
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