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 |
| OFF ROAD VOYAGES
175 Parkway Suite 1
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 277-7212
Toll Free: 1-866-998-6924
www.offroadvoyages.com
Enjoy a true off road experience through Smoky Mountains in our military hummer - the only place in the south east. The unique experience changes as the seasons do! Different trails available.
Off Road Voyages offers you something nobody else is able to offer within a 1600 mile radius ? true adventure mountain tours with the most serious 4X4 vehicle in the world. The Hummer. Our adventure starts on serpentine gravel passages which climb to the ridge of the mountain with increasing beautiful scenery. Then, we leave the gravel and continue on a natural trail which contains all the attributes- mud, rocks and water crossings, all with beautiful views and thrilling adventure. Without a doubt, this trip will make some unforgettable memories you want to share with everyone you know. www.offroadvoyages.com
| 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
| HAUNTINGS - A LIVE GHOST SHOW
716 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4636 You haven't lived 'til we've scared you to death. Action-packed interactive Ghost Show. The Ultimate Experience in Horror!
| SPACE NEEDLE
115 Historic Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4629
Light #8. 342 Ft. observation tower, Lazer Tag. Hi Tech pro mini golf to Family Arcade. Groups Welcome.
| SMOKY MOUNTAIN WINERY
450 Cherry Street Suite 2
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-7551
Toll Free: 1-888-765-9463
www.smokymountainwinery.com
Complimentary tour & tasting of internationally award winning wines. Free Parking. Open daily year-round 10am.
| 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.
| GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS MUSEUM
631 Parkway Suite B11
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430 7800
Hundreds of exhibits from the best-selling Guinness Book of World Records. Memorabilia of Elvis, Beatles, Batmobile & more.
| OFF ROAD VOYAGES
175 Parkway Suite 1
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 277-7212
Toll Free: 1-866-998-6924
www.offroadvoyages.com
Enjoy a true off road experience through Smoky Mountains in our military hummer - the only place in the south east. The unique experience changes as the seasons do! Different trails available.
Off Road Voyages offers you something nobody else is able to offer within a 1600 mile radius ? true adventure mountain tours with the most serious 4X4 vehicle in the world. The Hummer. Our adventure starts on serpentine gravel passages which climb to the ridge of the mountain with increasing beautiful scenery. Then, we leave the gravel and continue on a natural trail which contains all the attributes- mud, rocks and water crossings, all with beautiful views and thrilling adventure. Without a doubt, this trip will make some unforgettable memories you want to share with everyone you know. www.offroadvoyages.com
| COOTER'S PLACE
157 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-9909
www.cootersplace.com
If you love "the Dukes of Hazzard" (and Americans of all ages do!), you will love a visit to Cooter's Garage. This is Gatlinburg's one and only Dukes of Hazzard museum and shop, operated by none other than ol' "Cooter" himself. Ben Jones, who played the Duke Boys stalwart sidekick, is your host at this tribute to life in Hazzard County. It features pictures, props, costumes, and memorabilia from the beloved hit television show. Just keep your eyes peeled for "Cooter's" tow truck and the bright orange car with the rebel flag on top and 01 on the doors! YeeeHaaaa!! www.cootersplace.com
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| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
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| Smoky Mountain Activities |
Arts & Crafts in Gatlinburg |
| 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.
| 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.
| 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:
| 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:
| 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.
| 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.
| Trees
The Smoky Mountains National Park has more tree species than northern Europe and contains one of the largest blocks of virgin temperate deciduous forest in North America. Almost 95% of the Smokey Mountain's National Park is forested, and about 25% of that area has not been disturbed. Some trees attain record size in the Smoky Mountains and are over 20 feet in circumference.
| 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.
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| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| 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.
| ALEWINE POTTERY
623 Glades Road, #10
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 430-7828
www.Alewinepottery.net Handmade functional pottery with strong emphasis on color and leaf impressions from the Gatlinburg area.
| 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.
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