Gatlinburg is a gorgeous Southern getaway town tucked into the picturesque Great Smoky Mountains, located on the Tennessee border side of the national park of the same name. The stunning resort city is known as the home of some of Tennessee's top family-friendly attractions, including the acclaimed Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies and the delightful Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Museum. Visitors can ascend to the top of the Gatlinburg Space Needle or ride the Gatlinburg SkyLift for unparalleled views of the region's mountain skyline. Alpine coasters and family-friendly rides are offered at the Ober Gatlinburg ski resort, accessible via a two-mile aerial cable car, and the newly-opened Anakeesta mountaintop theme park. Nearby in neighboring city Pigeon Forge, theme park Dollywood is home to some of the world's top roller coasters. Each holiday season, the city comes alive with stunning Christmas lights as part of its yearly Winterfest celebration.

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