Gatlinburg, Tennessee, USA

The Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area is a very popular destination because it offers a full range of tourist attractions. It is crowded during the summer and on weekends in the spring and fall. Pigeon Forge has larger attractions such as Dollywood, Dolly Parton's theme park. Gatlinburg is smaller, closer to the national park, and has more up-scale arts and crafts.

In town, there are trolley buses, but be prepared to leave your car at the hotel and walk the several blocks of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Don't miss the Arts and Crafts Community, however. This is located outside of town. The Community is a loop past the homes, studios, and shops of the artists, and is accessible via car or trolley bus.

Arrowcraft, in town, is a large shop run by the craft guild. Their merchandise is all fine original work.

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Location

East Knoxville on U.S. Route 441 at the
entrance to Great Smoky Mountains
National Park
Map

Population

About 4,000

Features

Art and craft galleries
Art colony (studios and shops)
Bakeries
Bed and breakfast inns
Boutiques
Cafes and restaurants
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby

Check Woodall's guide

Gifts and collectibles shops
Gourmet coffee
Gourmet confections
Hotels and vacation rentals in this area

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Family Vacation Rentals

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Hours

Most shops and tourist attractions are open late 7 days per week. Some of the art galleries close earlier.

Festivals

(Several antiques, arts, and crafts fairs)
(See www.Gatlinburg.com)

Recommended stay

1-3 days

Tourist information

Chamber of Commerce

www.Gatlinburg.com

Tennessee Department of Tourist Development

www.TNvacation.com

One-stop reservations (Airlines, hotels, resorts, car rentals, cruises, last-minute deals, etc.)

Car rentals

Budget

Enterprise

Thrifty

Maps, trip planning, driving directions, etc.

National Geographic travel
guides, maps, atlases, etc.

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This page was last updated on 12/06/2008 .

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