Gatlinburg Travel Guide

Gatlinburg Travel Guide

We have enlisted the help of several local experts and frequent travelers to the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area and have created the ultimate insiders vacation guide to Gatlinburg, TN.  The Guide includes:

  • Outdoor Activities Including Best Swimming Holes
  • Thrilling Adventures
  • Summer Festival Guide
  • Activities for the Body and Soul
  • Much Much More!

What To Expect in Gatlinburg – A Travel Guide

People come from all over the country and the world to soak up the best that Mother Nature has to offer right here in the Appalachia. And some of the most inspiring wilderness is right here in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Whether you’re new to the Smoky Mountain area or you’ve been here your whole life, there’s always something unique to do and experience each time you step foot outside — or you can always stay in and let the views and the ambiance heal and inspire you from one of our cozy little Smoky Mountain cabins.

While some see just another day in the Great Smoky Mountains, many that travel to and stay in the area know that each beautiful day here is a blessing. With over 500,000 acres of nature at its finest, complete with cascading waterfalls and plenty of roaming wildlife, the Smoky Mountain area has everything you’ve been craving, and it’s high time you started planning your next visit.

Hiking and Waterfalls

With more than 800 miles of exquisite hiking in the Smoky Mountain area, you can follow the same paths that settlers and explorers did hundreds of years ago. Our Gatlinburg travel guide will point you in the right direction, calling out all the perfect spots and breathtaking walks across 150 trails and pristine Tennessee backcountry.

From famous paths to the Appalachian Trail itself, our Smoky Mountain travel guide will get you up to speed with all the can’t-miss sights and sounds during your stay. Go for a morning wildflower walk and take the afternoon to stop off at one of the many waterfalls in the area — memorable experiences are found at every turn, and the changing seasons makes even a repeat visit a new and unique thrill.

Wildlife and Nature

Unlike areas that might have one or two things to see or do, Gatlinburg, TN requires a great travel guide and some planning. That’s because there are thousands of species of plants and animals in the area with still more discovered in each passing year, so there’s always something new to see.

What’s more, the area’s biosphere reserves are among the world’s most treasured spots, providing stunning wildfire blooms and glimpses of majestic black bears in their normal habitat.

Scenic Drives

For those driving in from out of state, Gatlinburg boasts three park entrances with miles and miles of unspoiled Appalachia at every turn. Whether you use our Gatlinburg travel guide to check out the Newfound Gap, Clingman’s Dome, Sugarlands Visitor Center, Oconaluftee Valley or Mingus Mill, you can enjoy a relaxing Sunday drive any day of the week.

Further out, the Greenbrier provides great views of rolling hills and wildflowers that make up some of the most colorful areas in the entire Smoky Mountain park. During any other time of year you could miss it, but if you follow our Gatlinburg travel guide and visit during the months of March and April, you’ll catch the largest spring bloom you’ve ever seen — and a short hike will take you directly to the stunning Ramsey Cascades, the biggest waterfalls in the Smokies.

Start Planning Your Trip Now

Here at Elk Springs Resort, you’re ideally situated right in the middle of it all, with picturesque views and a connection to nature that you can only get far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. With our Gatlinburg travel guide, the Smoky Mountains have never been easier to explore — just search available cabins to get started on your Smoky Mountain adventure.

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