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1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Gatlinburg Skylift

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4. Gatlinburg Space Needle

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5. Gatlinburg Trolley

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6. Ripley's

7. Gatlinburg Farmer's Market

Category: Shopping & Stuff
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8. Fannie Farkle’s Amusement

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9. CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Gatlinburg Mysterious Mansion

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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11. Gatlinburg Trail

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Historic Ogle Log Cabin

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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13. Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park& Ski Area

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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14. The Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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15. Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Wild Bear Falls Indoor Waterpark

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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17. Anakeesta

18. Mountain Mall

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors

19. Alewine Pottery

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20. The Village Shops

Category: Shopping & Stuff

21. Iris Theater

Category: Entertainment Near Me
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22. Ghost and Haunt Tours of Gatlinburg

Tours in the Area
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Gatlinburg is a thriving town set in a valley of the Great Smoky Mountains.
  • Picturesque and historic, it is a common stopping point for travelers in the Eastern United States and is an ideal base for exploring Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
  • Gatlinburg has a wealth of hotels, motels, cabins, restaurants, shopping, and tourist attractions, with an emphasis on family fun and outdoor activities in the Great Smoky Mountains.
  • Check out the Gatlinburg Winter Magic.

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