It has been a favorite family vacation point for decades, sitting at the gateway of the famous Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and offering a good selection of sight-seeing, outdoor activities, fine dining and shopping options. There are many things to do and places to see, just a short walk away from your Gatlinburg vacation home, condo and cabin rentals. There are attractions and activities at every point. Those looking for more action and adventure can visit the neighboring towns of Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Townsend.

The surrounding regions of Gatlinburg are abounding with many outdoor recreation opportunities. With 600 miles of nature trails, Smoky Mountain slopes and a multitude of water bodies nearby, you are close to the best of outdoor activities including downhill snow skiing, whitewater rafting, golf, biking, hiking, horse-riding and fishing. You can also discover other attractions of the town which include its museums, motion simulators, craftsmen fair, Ripley's Aquarium, haunted houses, video arcades, theaters, miniature golf courses and go-karts.

Apart from having the usual attractions and outdoor activities, the town hosts a number of festivals, fairs, competitions and events throughout the year. The town is always bustling with some sort of event or the other. The most exciting events of the town that you can participate in, from the comfort of your Gatlinburg vacation rentals are: the Craftsmens Fair, Springfest, Winterfest and Octoberfest.

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