Gatlinburg, TN. Great long weekend, or vacation destination

 Ever need to get away from it all and get back to nature (or shopping) Then Gatlinburg Tennessee is the place to consider.  Gatlinburg is in the middle of the Smokey Mountains.  On one end of Gatlinburg is the Smokey Mountain National Park.  This is a great place to take a short hike, enjoy beautiful vistas, and see waterfalls.  This can be a full day, Almost free activity.  Pack up a picnic, through some bug spray in the car, and off you go.

Downtown Gatlinburg has tons of options for lodging, and eating.  Pancakes seem to be a great bargain in these parts, and are available all day long.  Barbeque and pizza are other popular options.  Another local favorite is to do a honey, or jelly tasting.  A few general type stores offer this.  Lodging includes campsites inside the park, condos, townhouses, and cabins, as well as hotels and motels on the strip.  Many people get a large cabin and invite the extended family to join in the festivities.  Mu family always chooses the chalet or cabin because they are not as common in Louisville. 

You cant visit Gatlinburg without getting in some SHOPPING TIME.  There are lots of outlets, and unique craft stores in the area.  There are all kinds of antiquing and handmade craft as well.  Gatlinburg has been known for its quality arts community for years.

Finally, take in another slice of the outdoors.  Gatlinburg has a ton of fun outdoor options including tubing, riding a scooter down a mountain, running through a human maze, fishing in the streams, horse back riding and much more. 

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