Gatlingburg
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Summit Manor Gatlinburg Condo Rentals offers the best in lodging, meeting space and amenities in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Featuring Gatlinburg Condos, Gatlinburg Condominiums, Gatlinburg Accomodations, Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg Convention Center, Ober Gatlinburg, Dollywood, Ripley's Believe It or Not Aquarium in Gatlinburg | |
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Beautiful Luxury Gatlinburg Condo Rentals located in Downtown Gatlinburg surrounded by Fine Dining, close to all the stores and across from Ober Gatlinburg.
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Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountains Attractions
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| Gatlinburg Attractions |
Gatlinburg Outdoor Activities |
| RIPLEY'S MARVELOUS MIRROR MAZE
800 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-1834
Find your way out of Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze? Over 100 mirrors. Enjoy hundreds of your favorite candies at Ripley's Candy Factory.
| MOTION RIDE MOVIE THEATER
716 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-8985
www.smokymountainfun.com
The area's only 6 movie theater where the screen actually moves as you move. Extreme fun in the area's wildest Virtual Reality.
Gatlinburg's most exciting ride! The area's only theater where the screen actually moves as you move. Extreme fun in the area's wildest Virtual Reality motion simulator featuring six awesome movie rides ... choose two or more movies for one low price. The Motion Ride is located adjacent to Old Gatlinburg Golf & Games and Fort Fun where you can also enjoy miniature golf on two award-winning mini golf courses, the "ALL NEW THIS YEAR" indoor Black Light Mini Golf, compete in a game of Laser Tag, ride futuristic Bumper Cars, watch special effects 3 D movies or mine for Smoky Mountain natural treasures in our Gem Mine. Best value is the Vacation Pass - pick any three activities & return another day to play them all again for free! www.smokymountainfun.com
| EARTHQUAKE - THE RIDE
653 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-9765 Experience catastrophic, live action adventure ride with high-tech special effects. A thrill ride for all ages.
| RIPLEY'S MARVELOUS MIRROR MAZE
800 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-1834
Find your way out of Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze? Over 100 mirrors. Enjoy hundreds of your favorite candies at Ripley's Candy Factory.
| GHOST HAUNTS TOURS
414 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 277-7309
Search the shadowy streets and alleys, hearing the stories of the strange and unexplained. Be sure to bring your cameras! 90 minute tour.
| THE SALT AND PEPPER SHAKER MUSEUM
461 Brookside Village Way
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-5515
www.thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com
Only museum with over 20,000 shakers. All sizes, shapes and materials. Gift shop features 2000 shakers, spices, handcrafted jewelry.
| TREASURE QUEST MINIATURE GOLF
653 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-3672 A championship 18 hole indoor golf course filled with unusual and spectacular scenes. It is challenging and fun for all ages.
| AMAZING MIRROR MAZE
919 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-4415
The Hottest Attraction on the Parkway! Don't miss the Gatlinburg's Largest Mirror Maze featuring a spectacular 15 minute light and sound show!
| OBER GATLINBURG AMUSEMENT PARK
1001 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-5423
www.obergatlinburg.com
Ride Aerial Tramway, Alpine Slide, Indoor Ice Skating, Black Bear Habitat, Shops, Restaurant, Winter Skiing, more!
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| Birdwatching
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a premier location for a wide array of birds - and for people who enjoy watching them. The crest of the Smokies towers nearly a mile above the foothills, creating a range in elevations and a variety of topographies that provide a diversity of habitats and microclimates for birds.
From the high, exposed peaks, to the warmer, sheltered lowlands, some 240 species of birds have been found in the park. Sixty species are year-round residents. Nearly 120 species breed in the park, including 52 species from the neo-tropics. Many other species use the park as an important stopover and foraging area during their semiannual migration.
Changes in elevation affect the types of vegetation that grow in the mountains and determine where many birds can be found. Some species are found only in distinct habitats at certain elevations, while others may range over several habitats.
| Fishing
You've heard about our famous mountain trout. Now come catch one yourself! Whether you're in a national park stream or the Little Pigeon River in downtown Gatlinburg, there's nothing more peaceful than dropping your line in the water and waiting to reel in the big one! Choose from one of our full service fishing outfitters for all your fishing needs.
| Whitewater Rafting
There's nothing quite as exhilarating as a ride on an untamed river. There are many outfitters that conduct guided trips down the Big Pigeon and other regional rivers.
| Birdwatching
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a premier location for a wide array of birds - and for people who enjoy watching them. The crest of the Smokies towers nearly a mile above the foothills, creating a range in elevations and a variety of topographies that provide a diversity of habitats and microclimates for birds.
From the high, exposed peaks, to the warmer, sheltered lowlands, some 240 species of birds have been found in the park. Sixty species are year-round residents. Nearly 120 species breed in the park, including 52 species from the neo-tropics. Many other species use the park as an important stopover and foraging area during their semiannual migration.
Changes in elevation affect the types of vegetation that grow in the mountains and determine where many birds can be found. Some species are found only in distinct habitats at certain elevations, while others may range over several habitats.
| Camping
We have three local campgrounds in Gatlinburg to choose from. They have many amenities such as electricity, water, cable TV, hot showers, pools, and much more. The national park also has several campgrounds, including Cosby and Elkmont, where you can pitch a tent and rough it for a few days in the wilderness. Some campgrounds accept reservations, but most are accessible on a first come, first served basis.
| Fishing
You've heard about our famous mountain trout. Now come catch one yourself! Whether you're in a national park stream or the Little Pigeon River in downtown Gatlinburg, there's nothing more peaceful than dropping your line in the water and waiting to reel in the big one! Choose from one of our full service fishing outfitters for all your fishing needs.
| Winter Sports
Ober Gatlinburg is Tennessee's only ski resort. Its eight ski slopes range from beginning to advanced and lie 3000 feet above sea level. Using a combination of natural and man-made snow, visitors can ski and snowboard. There's even an indoor ice-skating rink that's great fun rain or shine or snow. Even if you don't ski or skate, come up and enjoy the spectacular view or relax over a delicious hot meal at Ober Gatlinburg's restaurant.
| Winter Sports
Ober Gatlinburg is Tennessee's only ski resort. Its eight ski slopes range from beginning to advanced and lie 3000 feet above sea level. Using a combination of natural and man-made snow, visitors can ski and snowboard. There's even an indoor ice-skating rink that's great fun rain or shine or snow. Even if you don't ski or skate, come up and enjoy the spectacular view or relax over a delicious hot meal at Ober Gatlinburg's restaurant.
| Hiking
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has over 800 miles of hiking trails that range from easy to difficult. Whether you choose a day hike, overnight or week long trip you are sure to experience the beauty and solitude of the great outdoors. A Guided Nature Service is available for those looking for a more educational and in-depth look at the Smoky Mountains. Need Supplies? Choose from one of our full service outfitters for all your outdoor needs. Always remember to be prepared before entering the backcountry! Visit one of our many visitor centers for information on planning your next hiking trip.
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| Smoky Mountain Activities |
Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg |
| Flora
During the Ice Age, the Smoky Mountains were a refuge for hundreds of plant and animal species retreating before the glaciers. These species found suitable living conditions in the upper elevations of the Smoky Mountains. Because the Smokey Mountains National park contains a variety of habitats, it is now home for some 1,500 species of vascular plants, 10% of which are considered rare, and well over 4,000 non-flowering plant species.
| Visitation
Located within a two-day drive for half of the nation's population, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has thehighest visitation of all the national parks in the country. There are between eight and ten million visits to Smoky Mountain's National Park annually. Educational programs offered by rangers, interpretive displays located at the visitor centers, and roadside exhibits explain the unique aspects of the park so that visitors may better understand the area. More importantly, these programs stress why it is crucial to preserve environments such as the Great Smoky Mountains.
| Fauna
At least 60 native mammals live in the Smoky Mountains, along with over 200 species of birds, many of which are here on a seasonal basis. There are 38 reptilian species, which include turtles, lizards, and snakes. Amphibian species number 40, and of that figure 27 are salamanders. This gives the Smoky Mountains the distinction of having the most diverse salamander population anywhere in the world. The Smoky Mountain National Park has about 58 species of fish, including several species of game fish. Numerous species of land snails, insects, and spiders are also found in the park.
| Ecosystems
Because of the elevation and orientation of the Great Smoky Mountains, there is a wide variety of plant and animal communities. In a small distance, changes in altitude, temperature, and moisture create entirely different ecosystems.
| Biosphere Reserve
The Smoky Mountain National Park is designated as an International Biosphere Reserve by the United Nations. The international system contains 324 reserves in 82 countries with the primary objectives of conserving genetic diversity and coordinating environmental education, research, and monitoring. The park is also a unit of the Southern Appalachian Man and Biosphere Reserve cluster. This membership enhances Smokey Mountain National park's commitment to cooperative efforts in environmental education, research, resource management, and public involvement. The park's designation as a World Heritage Site and a State Natural Heritage Area by Tennessee and North Carolina reinforces the value of its natural and cultural resources.
| Monitoring
To better manage its unique flora and fauna, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with The Nature Conservancy, became the first national park in the country to set up a Natural Heritage Data Center. The Natural Heritage Program gives the park the ability to inventory and monitor its rare plants, animals, and ecosystems.
| Monitoring
To better manage its unique flora and fauna, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in cooperation with The Nature Conservancy, became the first national park in the country to set up a Natural Heritage Data Center. The Natural Heritage Program gives the park the ability to inventory and monitor its rare plants, animals, and ecosystems.
| Unique Features
The Smoky Mountains National Park's wide recognition as a unique sanctuary is well deserved when one considers just a few of its features:
| Diversity
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the largest protected land areas east of the Rocky Mountains. With over 500,000 acres of forest, the Smoky Mountains contain an enormous variety of plants and animals. In terms of biological diversity, a walk from mountain base to peak is often compared to the 2,000 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
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| LORELEI CANDLES
331 Glades Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-9214
Established 1979. Original designed candles, scented candles Novelity. Visit our factory, Locally handcrafted candles. Shipping. Retail or Wholesale.
| GREAT SMOKY ARTS & CRAFTS COMMUNITY
805 Glades Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4315
www.gatlinburgcrafts.com
Visit the 8-mile loop of shops, studios, and galleries. Purchase handmade memories of your visit to the Smokies.
| MORE THAN A CANDLE
600 Glades Rd #7
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-8899
Come see Gatlinburg's only maker of Granulated Candles, Handmade Soaps, Waxed Dipped Teddy Bears, and Soy Candles. Open Year Round.
| OTTO PRESKE--ARTIST IN WOOD
535 Buckhorn Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5339
Handcarving & Sculpture featuring handcarved fireplace mantels. Special order one of a kind items. Since 1976. Arts and Crafts Community.
| GEMSTONE
337 Glades Road Suite 2
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4448
www.jewelrybygemstone.com
14k & Sterling Jewelry, Gemstones, Jewelry Repair, Stone Setting, Watch Batteries, In Arts & Crafts Community.
| SMOKY MOUNTAIN POTTERY
744 Powdermill Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4575
Toll Free: 1-800-221-5286
www.smokymountainpottery.com
Located in the Arts & Crafts Community. Products offered include pottery made on premises, baskets, stained glass, and prints.
| LICKLOG HOLLOW BASKETS
1360 E Parkway Ste #2
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-3823
Browse and watch us create handcrafted baskets - from traditional and functional to contemporary art pieces in the Arts & Crafts Community.
| GEMSTONE
337 Glades Road Suite 2
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4448
www.jewelrybygemstone.com
14k & Sterling Jewelry, Gemstones, Jewelry Repair, Stone Setting, Watch Batteries, In Arts & Crafts Community.
| GEMSTONE
337 Glades Road Suite 2
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4448
www.jewelrybygemstone.com
14k & Sterling Jewelry, Gemstones, Jewelry Repair, Stone Setting, Watch Batteries, In Arts & Crafts Community.
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