Gatlinburg, Tennessee City Guide

Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg celebrate the holiday season with the starts of Smoky Mountain Winterfest. Over five million lights are aglow on the Parkway, from Sevierville to Gatlinburg. Plenty of magical Christmas scenes and seasonal spirit fill the atmosphere,...

The legendary Hollywood Wax Museum today is celebrating its grand opening at a legendary vacation destination — Gatlinburg.   The museum is one of three new attractions arriving in tourism mecca Sevier County, the others being a new thrill ride...

High atop Ski Mountain overlooking Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is Ober Gatlinburg: the winter vacation destination within a day’s drive of over 50 percent of the United States population. At Ober Gatlinburg you can find resort-style skiing with friendly certified...

The era of Detroit’s wildest horsepower years will be displayed for one weekend only at the Sevierville Events Center on October 26-27, 2007.  Some of the rarest Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler performance street cars and racecars of the 1960s...

Gatlinburg, Tennessee… Ripley’s Haunted Adventure is celebrating its 9th annual Fright Nights show by bringing back a crowd favorite- “Carnival of Screams”! “Out of all of our themed Fright Nights shows, this one is the one that we have the most requests...

"Rarely does an event come along that features the wonderful variety of juried artists as the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair. It is a show that should not be missed!" - Southeast Tourism Society   Gatlinburg combines colorful, breathtaking mountains,...

It's that time of year again. The time when warm, sunny days and cool, clear nights mix with just the right amount of rain to begin to transform 800 square miles of lush green forest into a brilliant palette of vibrant autumnal colors. There's no better...

Who knew the Tennessee mountain town of Gatlinburg had so many things to see and do? For starters, take a hike on one of the beautiful trails found at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Go on a guided tour or create your own adventure exploring...

If you’re looking to get away for Labor Day, consider the Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.  These two beautiful cities are tucked into the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and offer an exciting mix of indoor and...

The Smoky Mountains are a beautiful vacation spot, whether you have a few days or an entire week to explore.  The natural, refreshing outdoor activities combined with the great restaurants and shops create an exciting yet relaxing trip for those...

From crafts to live entertainment, during the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival the Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville area transforms itself through fun times, vibrant leaves and hospitality of the locals. Come visit this magical time in Tennessee...

TripAdvisor, a travel community, today announced the top 10 amusement parks (outside Orlando) in the U.S., according to traveler popularity and TripAdvisor editors. Ober Gatlinburg made the list at number eight. Ober Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Tennessee"We...

Join the "Mountains of Fun" as Gatlinburg, Tennessee welcomes summer visitors.   Gatlinburg, Tennessee is continuing a new annual summer event celebrating the rich heritage and simple beauty of life in the Appalachian Mountains known as MountainFest....

Gatlinburg is well known for its amenities and attractions, but it received an extra plug when it was included in the travel book "101 Best Outdoor Towns: Unspoiled Places to Live, Visit and Play."   Released this month by Countryman Press and...

It may be a small segment of the population, but anyone who has ever had the urge to kick a shrunken head around now has their chance at Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.    The museum recently renovated one of its...

You don't need a map or compass to hike to Mount LeConte. There's only one direction: up.  There are five different routes up and down Mount LeConte, the third-highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and to its rustic lodge. Those...

At the gateway to the Smokies, which attract 9 million visitors a year, are Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, two distinctly different mountain towns on U.S. 441, which bisects the national park.   At the park entrance, Gatlinburg has tourist shops...

For the 32nd consecutive year, Gatlinburg will kick off America’s Independence Day celebration with the nation’s first parade, presented by Red Baron Pizza, which will lead off at midnight to the cheers of 80,000 to 100,000 spectators. A salute to Gatlinburg's...

Gatlinburg's summer-long street performance event features costumed musical performers, storytellers and artisans portraying time periods as far back as 1800. Smoky Mountain Tunes & Tales is an official Gatlinburg Department of Tourism event and is...

For the third year, Ripley’s Aquarium and Arrowmont’s School of Arts and Crafts have joined forces with the city of Gatlinburg to host the annual Fine Arts Festival May 19-20.  The festival is one of several events scheduled for that weekend in Sevier...

In the breathtaking state of Tennessee you’ll find the picturesque Smoky Mountains.  Both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are great places to visit for fantastic indoor and outdoor fun!  A vacation to the Smoky Mountains is perfect too, because...

A new era of transportation to the top of Mt. Harrison in Gatlinburg, Tennessee begins when the original cable cars of the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway are replaced by a pair of modernized giant vehicles later this month. Ober Gatlinburg officials...

Birds are chirping, flowers are blooming, trees are full of new growth and leaves, frost has melted from the ground and waterfalls are flowing freely. Wildlife is emerging and stirring about from their winter slumber. Indeed, spring can be felt in the...

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is holding an open invitation to ring in the New Year amidst a kaleidoscope of colorful sea creatures.  The downtown Gatlinburg attraction is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve celebration, Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 1...

The recent cold weather brought as much as 30 inches of snow to the Gatlinburg area over the past week.  Of course, most of that was manmade, though the foothills did get a dusting of Mother Nature’s vintage this week.  This was the first weekend...