Location: Tennessee < USA
Just outside of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, the town of Gatlinburg has so much to offer - the possibilities are nearly limitless. All seasons of the year have something for everyone. From the beautiful changing of the leaves in the fall, snow sports in the winter, whitewater rafting in the spring and summer. Year round there is antique shopping, outlet shopping, horseback riding, cycling, historical sight seeing, mountain hiking, golf courses, the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, dining of all sorts, and so much more.
Gatlinburg is the #2 choice in the U.S. for wedding chapels and honeymooners. (Las Vegas is #1).
Ober Gatlinburg ski lodge has Tennessee's only ski slopes and feature 8 slopes for all skill levels, year round ice skating, a summer Alpine Slide, mini golf, and more.
There is also a 407 foot space needle with an observation deck and an aerial tramway to the top of Ski Mountain to see the sights from above.