Category: Local Guides

Gatlinburg is known for its quirky approach to tourism and long history of southern hospitality. It only makes sense that there is a long list of interesting (and fun) reasons our beloved city is simply irresistible. Enjoy a few of these little tidbits, and remember, it's always a good time to visit the magical city that is Gatlinburg. ...

The weather is starting to warm up and the flowers are starting to bloom which means that spring is just around the corner! You don’t have to venture far into the park to enjoy a hike. If you’re a beginner hiker looking for a leisurely walk... ...

Bears, bears everywhere! This year has been a year of bears. Recently, the Great Smoky Mountain’s National Park Service issued a park alert of increased bear activity. Although these furry creatures appear cute and cuddly, it’s important to keep in mind that they are wild and unpredictable animals. ...

History is everywhere here in East Tennessee! A walk down the Gatlinburg Parkway, consists of live folk and bluegrass music, old family recipes of homemade candies and shops filled with original artwork crafted by local artisans. Many of these skills and recipes have been passed... ...

Winter has officially arrived here in Gatlinburg! Snow has fallen which means road conditions can become a little unpredictable on these mountain roads. Provided are some resources for visitors planning a winter escape to the Great Smoky Mountains. City Updates For city updates, follow Gatlinburg on .. ...

Happy Birthday to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! To honor our favorite park, here are 6 reasons why we love the Smokies: Most visited park in America The Great Smoky Mountains attract between 8 and 10 million visitors each year! That’s more people than... ...

Lots of planning goes into having the perfect vacation. We plan for our accommodations, activities and even the route we are going to take. When everything has been planned for and you finally are on your vacation you want to take tons of pictures to capture those activities and special moments. Granted some pictures are going to be spur of the moment, but there are others that with a little preparation will give you that standout photo that will make you want to print them out! Here are 10 s ...

Ever wonder why there’s a bell over the Holy Branch beside Mountain Laurel’s offices? Modern technology and meteorological advancements have made its purpose useless, but it carries with it a piece of Gatlinburg’s history. Allow us to tell a story. Heavy rains pound the mountainside... ...

Spending time with that special someone or with family is a big part of the Gatlinburg cabin experience. Special occasions occur in all of our lives and guests often want to provide their loved one with some special way to mark events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, family reunions and more. We know that trying to plan these things from afar can be challenging since you don’t know the area or who can provide the services you require. ...

Gatlinburg is known as an extremely family friendly place, with lots of things to do for all ages. A place where children have numerous options to keep them entertained. While families are extremely important to our area we do understand that there will be times when.. ...