Gatlinburg Tennessee is located in the foothills of the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg receives over
9,000,000 visitors a year, and close to 10,000 couples come
to Gatlinburg Tennessee to get married and celebrate their Honeymoon.
Gatlinburg Tennessee has everything you could want in a family
vacation spot. Peaceful mountain surroundings, forests,
streams, babbling brooks, hiking trails, and a wide variety
of natural wildlife. There are lots of gift & candy shops,
restaurants, entertainment, golf courses, and plenty
of Gatlinburg Tennessee cabin rental accommodations to fit any budget.
Gatlinburg Tennessee is also home to
Ripley's Aquarium and
Ober
Gatlinburg ski area.
Smoky Mountains Travel Information:
Bicycling in the Smoky Mountains-
There is limited biking in the Smoky's due to the step and
narrow roadways. Bicycles are prohibited on the
trials. The look around Cades Cove is closed to
automobile traffic on Wednesday and Saturday until 10 a.m.
Hiking in the Smoky Mountains -
Click here for hiking information
Horseback Riding in the Smoky
Mountains - You can rent horses from private stables all
around the Smoky Mountains. You are required to horse
back ride with a guide in most areas. Children under 6
years of age must ride with an adult. If you own
a horse, phone park HQ for more information at (865)
436-1200. There is one drive-in horse camp in Tennessee /
Smoky Mountains. Reservations are required and can be made
by calling (800) 365-CAMP.
Fishing in the Smoky Mountains -
There is great fishing in the Smoky's streams. These
streams include Abrams Creek below Cades Cove, Big Creek on
the south end of the park. You will find smallmouth
bass, rock bass, rainbow trout or brown trout and is allowed
from sun up until sun set. You must have a Tennessee or
North Carolina state fishing license.
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