Gatlinburg Tennessee: The heart of the Smokies!

Gatlinburg Tennessee is the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains and a fantastic place to enjoy both the excitement and well as the peacefulness of the Smoky Mountains.

Gatlinburg Tennessee has some of the finest places to rent a cabin or chalet in the Smoky Mountains with spectacular views and a close proximity to all of the action. Gatlinburg is a perfect place to stay when you are on vacation to get way from the day's hustle and bustle.

Gatlinburg TN is nestled in the Smoky Mountains and surrounded on 3 sides by the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and is neighboring Pigeon Forge Tennessee the entertainment capital of the Smokies.

This old city has a feeling all its own which is different from any other town or city in the Smoky Mountains region. Its growth is limited due the fact it is nestled in a valley and surrounded by mountains which offer breath taking views year round.

Gatlinburg has been one of the centers of tourism to the Smoky Mountains for more than a half century and has more of the historic homes and businesses than elsewhere in the region.

The Great Smoky Mountains national park welcomes millions of visitors a year that come through Gatlinburg Tennessee. The most popular entrances as well as the national parks largest visitor center are all here. If you want just drive in the national park up and over the mountains in less than an hour you are in North Carolina.

Set back from the main drag in the hills and mountains around Gatlinburg you will find areas with fantastic cabin rentals such as Sky Harbor, Chalet Village and the Roaring Fork area. In here you will find everything from cozy 1 bedroom honeymoon cabins, to medium size 2 bedroom and 3 bedroom cabins or huge 4 bedroom to 8 bedroom cabins where you can invite the whole gang!

Cabins in Gatlinburg come packed with amenities such as hot tubs, Jacuzzi's, fireplaces, and some even come with game rooms and pool tables, and swimming pools and clubhouse access. Some cabins are pet friendly so you can bring a small dog, cat or bird to the Smoky Mountains.

There are tons of honeymoon cabins here for a good reason, Gatlinburg Tennessee has many wedding chapels to choose from as so many people come to the Smokies to get married and Gatlinburg is one of the top choices.

Back in town you won't find large outlet stores or mega malls but what you will find is block after block of small quaint specialty stores and curio shops all throughout the main street running through the city of Gatlinburg - a walking and shopping paradise. There is an artist community a short drive from the main part of the city at the edge of town where you can spend an entire day going from shop to shop checking out the local handiwork and of course the bargains.

A block off the main drag of Gatlinburg you will find the Little Pigeon River which runs along River Road - a wonderful place to take a safe casual stroll day or night. Sit a spell on one of the benches covered by a gazebo along the way or dine in one of the many fine restaurants that sit on the river. If the weather permits, dine outside so you can hear the water rush and tumble over the rocks of the Little Pigeon River.

Gatlinburg TN has a huge selection of restaurants from simple dining to the extravagant. There is something here to fit anyone's taste and budget from Burger King to the Hard Rock Café you will even find a restaurant in Gatlinburg Tennessee to keep the kids happy.

There is way more to do in Gatlinburg than just shop or dine in one of their fantastic restaurants. You will find one of the worlds finest aquariums right here in the heart of the Smokies - the Ripley's aquarium.Hard to believe that such a huge, beautiful and educational aquarium is located here in the Smoky Mountains. Open year round rain or shine this is a perfect place to come if you want to come in out of a quick shower.

In Gatlinburg you will also find all sorts of activities the whole family can enjoy: indoor golf, interactive exhibits, Ripley believe it or not and other museums, haunted houses, interactive movies, indoor arcades, take some old time photos with your friends or family or take the ski lift to the top or the space needle for a spectacular view of the City of Gatlinburg.

In the winter you can ski in Gatlinburg's Ober Gatlinburg and ice skating is available indoors year round. There are also plenty of rides to enjoy at Ober Gatlinburg.

Gatlinburg is a great place to play and stay so check out all the fantastic Gatlinburg cabins and chalets for rent.