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Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Gatlinburg, Tennessee is best known as the western entrance to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Gatlinburg is noted for its mountain handicraft shops, and local points of interest include the Homespun Valley Mountaineer Village and the Christus Gardens, a series of dioramas depicting the life of Christ. But most come to see and enjoy the Great Smokey Mountains.

The Great Smokey Mountains National Park is 20 miles wide and some 54 miles long. The park was established in 1934 to preserve the last remaining sizeable area of southern primeval hardwood forest in the United States. It covers over 520,000 acres and it contains some of the highest peaks of the Appalachian Mountains.

Summits and ridges are crowned with a forest of red spruce and Fraser fir. In the open areas purple and pink blossoming rhododendron can be seen. Hiking is the most popular activity, whether a day trip or as part of a hike up the length of the entire Appalachian Trail. Some of the families who first settled this area have descendents who live and farm in much the same way as in years gone by. The area containing those farms was designated a World Heritage Site in 1983.

Visitors come to the Smokies, the most popular area administered by the US National Park Service, to hike, fish, camp, ski, whitewater raft, and enjoy this well-preserved national treasure. There are world-class spas as well as theme parks and resorts throughout the area. All of these draw their inspiration from the abundant natural beauty.

Area Attractions

A Walk in the Woods 4413 Scenic Drive East Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-8283 Here is where hikers can find affordable nature walks and overnight trips. A convenient shuttle service and much more are offered.

Alpine Slide 1001 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 A great place for some winter amusements, Alpine Slide is a favorite destination for all ages.

Back of Beyond Expeditions, Inc. Gatlinburg, TN 37738 This is one of numerous guide services to the Great Smoky Mountains. They also feature a shuttle service to get you to certain points of interest within the park.

Camp Thunder Fun Center 542 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 430-RACE If you're looking for family fun for all ages, look no farther! Features include indoor go-karts, a motion theater and miniature golf.

Christus Gardens 510 River Road Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-5155 Christus Gardens is known as America's #1 Religious Attraction. The pride of the gardens are life-size realistic dioramas that depict the Life of Christ.

Earthquake 653 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-9765 As close to the real thing as anybody in Gatlinburg will come! Visitors get to experience all the bumps and thrills in a catastrophic live-action ride.

Fannie Farkles 656 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-4057 For excellent family fun, Fannie Farkles features food, games and prizes! This is a great place to take kids!

Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway 1001 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-5423 Visitors to Gatlinburg always make sure to stop here to enjoy spectacular views year-round from aboard the 120-passenger Tramway.

Great Smokies Mega Theatre 322 Airport Rd. Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 430-9999 A giant-screen theatre featuring IMAX Films, this attraction is open for visitors all year!

Guinness World of Records Museum 631 Parkway B-11 Baskins Square Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-9100 The Museum features exhibits and shows from the world-famous Guinness Book of Records. Some of the most unusual stuff to be found in Gatlinburg, or anywhere!

Hauntings - A Ghost Show 716 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-4636 A live sit-down theatre presentation guaranteed to haunt and amuse visitors of all ages.

Hillbilly Golf 340 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-7470 Ride the incline at this family fun place. Play the world's most unusual miniature golf course featuring lots of wacky and weird holes and obstacles.

Horsing Around, Inc. 626 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-5321 Here's the place to book horseback rides for all ages and groups of all sizes. These rides take full advantage of the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountain Park.

Motion Ride Movie Theater 716 Parkway-Reagan Terrace Mall Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 430- 8985 A motion simulator ride that offers four great movies to experience means lots of great fun for everyone.

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park 1001 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-5423 Ober Gatlinburg offers an alpine slide, indoor ice-skating, go-karts, winter skiing, snowboarding and more! Fun for all members of the family.

Old Gatlinburg Family Fun Center 716 Parkway 29-Reagan Terrace Mall Gatlinburg, TN 37738 Browse the General Store while the kids play the arcade with redemption and video games. Miniature golf and more will keep all ages having fun for hours.

Q-Zar Laser Tag 716 Parkway-Reagan Terrace Mall Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-BEAM It's serious fun with a laser gun for everyone. The area's largest high-tech arena is not be missed.

Rafting in the Smokies Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (423) 436-5008 or 1-800-(PRO-RAFT) 776-7238 These family adventures require no experience whatsoever to enjoy rafting down some of the most scenic rivers in the whole Park.

Smoky Mountain Outdoors Unlimited 1901 East Parkway at Victorian Wedding Chapel Gatlinburg, TN 37738 800-771-7238 This is another of the top-notch outfitters that offer whitewater rafting in the heart of the Smoky Mountains.