Gatlinburg Travel Guide

This small southern town features a big personality.

Things to Do in Gatlinburg

As the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Tennessee is full of fun activities for the whole family. Take a ride up the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway to get the best views from the top of the mountain or spend a day on the ropes courses of the Anakeesta adventure park. Play a game of Hillbilly Golf in the course above the city, go for a hike, splash down the river in white water rafting, or check out any of the interactive, kid-oriented museums. Tennessee is famous for southern hospitality, so you can rest assured that the vibe in Gatlinburg will be welcoming and friendly.

Best Time to Visit Gatlinburg

The best time to visit the town is during peak season between July and August, and in October when the red and orange leaves fall from the tree-covered peaks.

Cabins in Gatlinburg

Find the perfect vacation rentals in the Great Smoky Mountains for your mountain getaway. Picture enjoying your morning cup of coffee with breathtaking mountain views from your cozy cabin in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, all within walking distance to the Smoky Mountains. Gatlinburg cabins offer fully equipped kitchens, WiFi, game rooms with arcade games and indoor pools to make your stay the ultimate mountain experience full of the comforts of home. Conveniently located near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, cabin rentals are minutes from spectacular hiking trails or walks through downtown Gatlinburg.

Spend the afternoon in Smoky Mountains National Park and the evening shopping and dining nearby. You’ll enjoy beautiful mountain views wherever you go. Relax the evening away at your mountain retreat watching the sun set or in front of a blazing fire. With home theaters, swimming pool, hot tub and full kitchens, cabins feature the best in mountain escapes for your group of family and friends. The mountains are calling, plan your Gatlinburg, TN vacation