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When visitors head to Gatlinburg to explore the majestic Smoky Mountains and enjoy plenty of hiking, shopping, live music, and restaurants, they can choose from a wide array of cabin and hotel options. Here, we’ve listed several highly-regarded lodgings in the area that can accommodate couples on a

As the sun sets on another summer, we’re rounding up all the can’t-be-missed ways to live up your last hooray in Gatlinburg. From outdoor excursions to the best local delicacies to beat the heat, there are plenty of ways to make your Labor Day weekend one for the memory books. Here’s a roundup of

Take-me-back photos are timeless souvenirs, and Gatlinburg is always ready for its close-up. We’ve rounded up the most Instagrammable corners of our mountain town so you can get post-worthy pictures every day. Whether you’re snapping selfies, taking artful shots or huddling the whole crew for a

Fog rising off mountaintops, deepest forest greens, stardusted midnight skies – the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is undeniable. Escape to Gatlinburg for a luxurious mountain stay, and steep your senses in East Tennessee’s splendor.

Gatlinburg greets guests with next-level comfort and care,

Hey, y’all, I’m Elizabeth Sims with Visit Gatlinburg and we’re going over some tips to help you get the most out of your Gatlinburg trip. Planning a trip can be overwhelming between getting everything packed and picking out places to eat, stay, play, and shop while you're there. Let's take a walk

If you’re heading out to get away from it all, chances are good you’re heading into bear country. If you don’t live with bears at home (or even if you do), it’s good to get BearWise before you hit the road.

Bears are never on vacation. Bears can’t pack up and get away from people; bears that live in

Pouring rain, hot days, or cold snaps don’t have to bring you down in Gatlinburg. This little mountain town is brimming with indoor entertainment. Here are 10 climate-controlled outings that never feel like a backup plan.

Go ice skating at Ober Mountain’s indoor arena. Open year-round, the rink is

Set Your Gatlinburg Getaway to Song!

Music lovers, listen up! Gatlinburg doesn’t miss a beat with entertainment, from live shows to road trip playlists. Here are some suggestions for getting in the Gatlinburg groove.

Choose from several Spotify playlists curated by Visit Gatlinburg for your

Calling all penny pinchers! If the best things in life are free, there’s no need to break the bank this June in Gatlinburg. Our mountain town has offered affordable fun and free things to do for generations. Here are a few of our favorite ways to have big fun for little (or no!) cost and be sure to

Coming to Gatlinburg on vacation this summer? You’ll enjoy warm days with lots of sunshine and cool nights. Our topography keeps things temperate most of the time, but you won’t find it difficult to work up a bit of a sweat while you’re exploring the city or Great Smoky Mountains National Park on

by Julie Dodd Plein Air Smokies 2024 will bring 20 invited artists to spend a week painting the beauty of[...]

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by Danny Bernstein The August “challenging” Trails Forever Hike was a twofer around Clingmans Dome. Continuing the flexible theme for[...]

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by Jim Matheny Ranger Katie Corrigan has answered countless questions from park visitors during her 20-year career with the National[...]

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by Danny Bernstein There are several reasons to love the Noland Creek Trail. It is an easy trail on an[...]

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by Julie Dodd Workers continue making progress on Ramsey Cascades Trail, as the Trails Forever crew moves into the third[...]

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Meet our hike advisory team! These volunteers make the Trails Forever Hikes happen by helping lead and sweep the hikes.[...]

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by Julie Dodd Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to a vast array of flowering plants. The more than[...]

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Get ready for a week of fantastic artists painting scenes in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Plein[...]

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by Danny Bernstein When hiking in the Smokies, flexibility is almost as important as hiking ability. The Trails Forever Hike[...]

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by Julie Dodd This summer hundreds of students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley will explore[...]

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