Archive for October, 2010
Great Family Vacations Start in Gatlinburg
October 14th, 2010 | 
Author: When it comes to family vacations in Gatlinburg, there’s never a lack of attractions and activities to keep you busy in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.
While there are any number of fun-filled itineraries that you can create, why not start the day at the top - that is, at the top of Harrison Mountain at Ober Gatlinburg. Simply take the Gatlinburt Aeriel Tramway on a picturesque 2.2-mile journey up the mountainside. Then spend a few hours, or the entire day, enjoying the array of year-round entertainment. You’ll find year round ice skating, snow skiing in the winter months, amusement park rides, a wildlife habitat viewing area and more.
Of course, if you really want to enjoy the Smoky Mountains, you’ll also want to journey into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Gatlinburg is the gateway to the Great Smokies, and the park features hundreds of miles of hiking trails that range from quiet strolls to expert hikes.
The Gatlinburg area is also a fishing paradise - offering some of the best trout fishing in the area. It’s a perfect activity for the entire family as you can find locations where only children are allowed to fish as well as a wheelchair accessible fishing pier.
After exploring the national park, you can always return for a fun and relaxing time along Gatlinburg’s Main Street. Enjoy everything from arts and crafts, miniature golf, go-carts, golf courses, museums, aquariums and haunted houses to a virtually endless array of shops and restaurants.
To experience the amazing arts and crafts of Gatlinburg, visit the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, an 8-mile loop that is unparalleled in variety among the largest group of independent artisans in North America. Watch as these amazing artists whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve to create original collectibles such as candles, dolls, baskets, ceramics, jewelry, quilts, pottery, leather, stained glass, framed art and much more.
For more information on things to do in Gatlinburg, you can visit www.GatlinburgVacationStore.com or www.WestgateReservations.com.
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