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10 Reasons To Visit Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg, TN is full of surprises.

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Katherine Yochum
Katherine Yochum

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When planning any sort of trip, there are always different aspects of the experience that factor into it. From the serenity to the actual activities, there are a lot of things to consider in traveling. Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is not only a place where you can experience and enjoy nature but a place where you can bring the whole family for some stories you can tell for years. Nestled in the woods of Tennessee, Gatlinburg is a place where peace can be found, but so many adventures await you! Here are 10 reasons why you should consider Gatlinburg as your next destination.

The views are impossibly beautiful

The rolling hills and the trees stretching as far as the eye can see are just one reason why Gatlinburg is such a gorgeous place. Hiking is much more than just a daytime outing when the reward is such a great view.

There are more than enough interesting adventures to take

Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg is not only host to incredible trails to hike and views but a variety of fun places to visit. From the numerous wacky tourist attractions to unique food spots, if you are looking for more than just a hiking trip, Gatlinburg is for you.

The peace and quiet is priceless 

When booking a place to stay in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, there is no other aspect more calming than the silence that comes with a cabin deep in the woods.

The waterfalls add an element of adventure

When going on long hikes in Gatlinburg, the hills can get steep and the waterfalls cascade from high up. The views are beautiful and in the heat of summer, the waterfalls are a welcome relief.

Work or other groups will bond

If your job or other organization is looking for a place that offers fun and relaxation in one place for a retreat, Gatlinburg is perfect. It has adventurous outings to make connections with team members, or bond large groups of people together through shared experiences.

Lovers of photography will be ecstatic 

If there are any lovers of photography or film in your family or group, Gatlinburg is the perfect place for them, as the views are perfect for pictures.

The food is fun and different

Loco Burro

From Mexican restaurants with a mechanical bull (Loco Burro) to ice cream and candy shops galore, Gatlinburg hosts more than enough fun and unique places to fill up.

Shopping on the strip

Gatlinburg Village

The Village, the shopping experience with over 20 shops winding around inside the Gatlinburg strip, is both a fun and unique place to shop and look around.

Affordable fun

Gatlinburg strip

Activities like ski lifts, interactive museums, and gift shops constitute a place where one's budget is not a restriction and fun can be had for only a few bucks in some places!

 Perfect in all seasons

Whether you are looking for a place to go in the spring, summer, fall, or winter, Gatlinburg's fun activities and the strip are open years round, and hiking can be done in the heat or the cold weather!

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