Outdoor Activities

It’s no coincidence that they’re called “The Great Outdoors” and “The Great Smoky Mountains.” They’re all great, and Gatlinburg is full of great outdoor activities for everyone.

In Great Smoky Mountains National Park, mountains and valleys are interwoven with 800 miles of hiking trails, offering everything from a leisurely walk among the wildflowers to a back-country climb up a rocky outcropping. With trails for hikers of every fitness and skill level, the Smokies is a fantastic place to experience one spectacular slice of the great outdoors.

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Great Smoky Mountains

A hike through the Great Smoky Mountains – whether it be on the Appalachian Trail itself, a wildflower walk, or a trip to one of the many waterfalls – will leave you with a smile and a lasting impression.

After a rich 24-hours of mountain-coaster riding, Parkway strolling, and Gatlinburg sightseeing, there is no better way to end a day in the Heart of the Smokies than with a picturesque sunset and someone special. Here are our most unique and memorable ways to see a glorious Smoky Mountain sundown in Gatlinburg.

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Gatlinburg Attractions

Gatlinburg offers outdoor adventures, kid-friendly attractions, and laid-back scenic charms that keep families, friends and couples coming back, year after year.

Unlike other destinations, what happens here is too incredible to stay here.Families, friends, and couples come to Gatlinburg to enjoy it all. With downhill snow skiing, Class-IV whitewater rafting, world-class golf and fishing and 900 miles of hiking trails in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is one of America’s premier outdoor destinations. Rafting, biking, birdwatching and horseback riding are also recommended activities to try while you’re outside in Gatlinburg.

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lodging

With pillows this perfect, your weekend retreat might turn into a week-long vacation. Every hotel, motel, condo and campground; every cabin, chalet, and bed & breakfast is just right for the whole family.

With pillows this perfect, your weekend retreat might turn into a week-long vacation. Every hotel, motel, condo and campground; every cabin, chalet, and bed & breakfast is just right for the whole family. Gatlinburg has more choices than any other mountain destination in America.Use the search tool to find the best places to stay in Gatlinburg. Here, you’ll find hotel deals and other lodging discounts before you book. There are plenty of options for every budget.

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