Gatlinburg
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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 DAVY CROCKETT MINI GOLF
188 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-8851
www.ripleysgatlinburg.com
The themed courses, replicating the "old days" when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed "them thar hills".
With the Great Smoky Mountains as our backdrop, we offer 2 beautifully landscaped 18-hole courses. The themed courses, replicating the "old days" when a Tennessee hero named Davy Crockett roamed "them thar hills", are loaded with some of the world's most original golf holes, complete with interactive displays and lots of water. We're open year round, but be sure to call ahead as our hours vary by season and weather. Located at traffic light # 1 on the Parkway. Park free or ride the Gatlinburg trolley. Visit us online at www.ripleys.com/davy.html
| RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM
800 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5096
www.ripleysgatlinburg.com
features thousands of unique and unusual artifacts collected by Robert Ripley and the team of Ripley archivists.
Come visit the museum that started it all! As seen on the tv show, Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum features thousands of unique and unusual artifacts collected by Robert Ripley and the team of Ripley archivists. Rebuilt in 1995 after an extensive fire destroyed the original museum, our new building contains numerous exhibits, cartoons, and interactive displays to entertain the entire family. Be sure to take home a souvenir wax cast of your hand- a true believe it or not! Located at traffic light #7 on the Parkway, we're open 365 days a year. www.ripleys.com
| FANNIE FARKLE'S
656 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4057
www.gatlinburg.com/fanniefarkles
This is the home of the famous Foot Long "OGLE" Corn Dogs and Sausage Subs smothered in peppers and onions! "OFTEN COPIED,BUT NEVER DUPLICATED!"
Fannie Farkle's is located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. This is the home of the famous Foot Long "OGLE" Corn Dogs and Sausage Subs smothered in peppers and onions! Watch us make them as you walk by and smell the tantalizing aromas!! Fannie's also features the latest in Video and Redemption games and as you win points accrued through your skill, choose your prizes from the largest selection of gifts anywhere in the entire County. Check your email, Step up to our ATM, and get ready to experience "Good Food", "Fun" and "Prizes Galore"! www.gatlinburg.com/fanniefarkles
| 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.
| MYSTERIOUS MANSION OF GATLINBURG
424 River Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-7007
Short walk from Aquarium. Gatlinburg's scariest and most exciting attraction. An experience you won't forget. Open daily. Call for hours.
| 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!
| 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.
| 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.
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| 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.
| 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.
| Bicycling
The Cades Cove loop in the national park isn't just for cars. Seeing this historic community on bicycle is one of the best ways to get in touch with the Smoky Mountains. If your transportation allows, you can even bring along a picnic lunch for the trip.
| 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.
| Golf
If you're a golfer looking for a challenge, how about a game of mountain golf? The rules are the same as golf everywhere, but the course is just a little bit different. It's up and down, up and down, with hardly a flat spot to be found. It'll be an experience to be remembered with a scenic background that is magnificent. Try out your skill on the greens of the Gatlinburg Golf Course or the Bent Creek Golf Course.
| 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.
| 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.
| Golf
If you're a golfer looking for a challenge, how about a game of mountain golf? The rules are the same as golf everywhere, but the course is just a little bit different. It's up and down, up and down, with hardly a flat spot to be found. It'll be an experience to be remembered with a scenic background that is magnificent. Try out your skill on the greens of the Gatlinburg Golf Course or the Bent Creek Golf Course.
| 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.
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| Smoky Mountain Activities |
Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg |
| Cultural History
The Smoky Mountains also have a rich cultural history. Cherokee Indians moved into the Smoky Mountain area about 1,000 years ago, and permanent white settlement began around 1800. Most families depended on farming for their livelihood. Life for many of these families changed with the coming of commercial logging operations around 1900 that stripped trees from three-quarters of what is now park land. Established in 1934, Smoky Mountain National Park was created from more than 6,000 tracts of private and commercial land that were bought with money raised by public and private donations.
| Endemic Species
The Smoky Mountains provide the only habitat in the world for several plant and animal species, including Cain's reed-bent grass, Rugel's ragwort, and Jordan's (red-cheeked) salamander. Species new to the scientific community are found nearly every year, especially in the lesser-studied groups, such as the invertebrates.
| Cultural History
The Smoky Mountains also have a rich cultural history. Cherokee Indians moved into the Smoky Mountain area about 1,000 years ago, and permanent white settlement began around 1800. Most families depended on farming for their livelihood. Life for many of these families changed with the coming of commercial logging operations around 1900 that stripped trees from three-quarters of what is now park land. Established in 1934, Smoky Mountain National Park was created from more than 6,000 tracts of private and commercial land that were bought with money raised by public and private donations.
| 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.
| 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:
| Cultural History
The Smoky Mountains also have a rich cultural history. Cherokee Indians moved into the Smoky Mountain area about 1,000 years ago, and permanent white settlement began around 1800. Most families depended on farming for their livelihood. Life for many of these families changed with the coming of commercial logging operations around 1900 that stripped trees from three-quarters of what is now park land. Established in 1934, Smoky Mountain National Park was created from more than 6,000 tracts of private and commercial land that were bought with money raised by public and private donations.
| 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.
| Endemic Species
The Smoky Mountains provide the only habitat in the world for several plant and animal species, including Cain's reed-bent grass, Rugel's ragwort, and Jordan's (red-cheeked) salamander. Species new to the scientific community are found nearly every year, especially in the lesser-studied groups, such as the invertebrates.
| 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.
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| SMOKY MOUNTAIN ILLUMINATIONS
722 Powdermill Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
865-436-5405
Toll Free: 1-877-236-5405
www.smicandles.com
Loocated on Powerdermill Road in the Arts and Crafts Community. We offer all natural soy candles, pottery and soaps. All made on premises.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| OWNBY'S WOODCRAFT
684 Glades Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5254
Four generations of Native Gatlinburg Woodworkers. Wood fruit, Shelves, Rockers, Stools, Birdhouses, & Games. James, Jan, David and Jody.
| GATLINBURG CERAMICS
805 Glades Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4315
Handcrafted originals by Judy Bailey since 1973. Reproductions of antique oil & electric lamps, pitchers & bowls.
| 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.
| 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.
| TREASURES IN EARTHERN VESSELS
815 Glades Road
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-3387
www.dhowardpottery.com
David Howard's handmade pottery is traditional, functional stoneware. He features dinnerware and bakeware, as well as artistic pieces.
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