Gatlinburg
Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains
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Other Name: -, District: Tennessee, State: South, United States of America
Area: 10.1 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Best Time to Visit: April to July and Oct-Mid Nov
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Gatlinburg is a city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States.The city is a popular vacation resort.Gatlinburg is an important tourism destination in Tennessee.It not only contains many man-made attractions but borders the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.Summertime is a favorite time to vist for may because you have hot days, perfect for tubing, white water rafting, or exploring the higher elevations in the Smoky Mountains where the temps stay cooler.Fall is the busiest time of year in Gatlinburg. The leaves are all changing color and giving a spectacular show.Location
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For over 40 years families have been riding this double chairlift to the top of Crockett Mountain for unforgettable views of the Smokies.Open year round,this lift glides over the Little Pigeon River then climbs to an elevation of 1,800 feet.
An International Biosphere Reserve and a World Heritage Site are located at this popular National Park that has 500,000 acres covering parts of Tennessee and North Carolina and features over 4,000 species of plants and over 800 miles of hiking trails. Activities available including hiking, bicycling, picnicking,scenic drives,swimming, and fishing. T
The scariest and most exciting attraction in Gatlinburg,you`ll experience the terror and horror of a classic,turn-of-the-century haunted house at this venue that features spooks,goblins, secret passageways, and a damp,dark dungeon.
Home to over 8,000 fish,this $50 million salt water aquarium contains 1.3 million gallons of water and features a wide variety of exotic creatures such as giant sharks, stingrays,eels,sea turtles,and octopus. They also feature the longest underwater tunnel in the world.