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City in Tennessee, United States
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Gatlinburg is a resort town located in eastern Tennessee. It is a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Downtown Gatlinburg may come as somewhat of a shock for those on their way to a nature getaway in the national park — from the Space Needle to the amusement rides, the town hasn't necessarily chosen to embrace its "nature" side. That said, there is plenty of lodging, restaurants, and other amenities to make this town a useful base for exploring the park.
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Dukes of Hazzard store and museum.
Ride up Crockett Mountain for panoramic views.
Observation tower and arcade with escape rooms.
1,200 exhibits.
Big star cars collection.
Located at traffic light number 5, 1-865-430-8808. Open 365 days a year: 9AM-11PM Memorial Day through Labor Day, Su-Th 9AM-11PM and F Sa 9AM-11PM the rest of the year. Ripley's Aquarium has the world's longest underwater aquarium tunnel; over 10,000 sea creatures including sharks, jellyfish cuttlefish, sea horses; hourly dive shows; other exhibits including Touch-A-Ray Bay; and educational programs. Adults $22.29, ages 6-11 $12.25, ages 2-5 $5.56, under 2 free. Annual passes available with various benefits.
500 exhibits of incredible artifacts.
Complimentary tour and wine tasting.
A cross between a ski lodge and a Bavarian beer hall, this pub offers sandwiches, snacks and beers, with televisions and an enclosed deck.
A chain restaurant that features steaks.
A great steakhouse which allows patrons to view and choose from several cuts of steak before being cooked. Steaks are cooked over hickory for a nice woody flavor. Much better than chain steakhouse steaks.
Four guest rooms with private baths and views of Mt. Leconte and the Great Smoky Mountains. The balconies overlook Gatlinburg.
Downtown Gatlinburg Hotel offering 57 rooms and suites including jacuzzi suites, balcony rooms and fireplaces. All rooms have a microwave, fridge, iron, ironing board, hair-dryer, coffee maker, free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast.
Offers private balcony views from king or double queen rooms with mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. Amenities include two pools, a restaurant, lounge, and 25,000 square feet of meeting space that includes a ballroom, breakout rooms and a conference center. Bus parking available.
Family friendly resort hotel offering studio and one bedroom suites. Property includes swimming pools, a spa, a lounge, restaurant, arcade, walking trails, kids club and more. Also the home to the largest indoor water park in the south, Wild Bear Falls.
Resort offering 1-5 bedroom cabins with hot tubs, Jacuzzi's, Saunas, pool table and other amenities. Free wireless internet.
Gatlinburg Falls Resort
330 luxury cabins featuring amenities such as kitchens, game rooms, home theaters and hot tubs.
This local company offers cabins and chalets. Rentals range in size from honeymoon cabins to large group lodges that sleep over 20 guests.
Cabins and chalets ranging from small honeymoon cabins to large group lodges that as many as 15 guests or more
Offers cabins in Gatlinburg and Sevierville.
This company provides cabin rentals in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, including small cabins suited for couples and larger accommodations for groups. Some rentals feature amenities such as hot tubs, game rooms, and mountain views.
Gatlinburg is best reached by the north by taking I-40 to Tennessee Route 66 south. Follow Tennessee Route 66 to US 441 in Sevierville and follow US 441 through Pigeon Forge and into Gatlinburg.
Read in the guideGatlinburg offers a trolley that takes tourists around the town without fighting the traffic.
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