The Great Smoky Mountains are filled with adventure.
You might pass bear cubs playing by the side of the road, see sharks swimming over your head, or take in a view that takes you above the clouds — all in the same afternoon. So give East Tennessee a visit and we’ll give your family something they’ll never forget. Welcome to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Gatlinburg is home to the story worth telling. From the fish you once caught that was “this big” to the tall tales of endless pancakes, every trip here is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Go on a hike with your date. Take a seat on a skylift with the kids. Have dinner with friends. You’ll end up with a memory so grand, exaggeration won’t do it justice.Unlike other destinations, what happens here is too incredible to stay here.Families, friends, and couples come to Gatlinburg to enjoy it all. With downhill snow skiing, Class-IV whitewater rafting, world-class golf and fishing and 900 miles of hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is one of America’s premier outdoor destinations. Though, these popular attractions barely scratch the surface of what Gatlinburg has to offer in the out-of-doors. Rafting, biking, birdwatching and horseback riding are also recommended activities to try while you’re outside in Gatlinburg.