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Gatlinburg, Tennessee is probably one of my favorite places in the whole world! It is an absolutely beautiful city that is an amazing place to visit at any time of the year. Gatlinburg is a great place to go no matter who you are, whether you are a whole family taking a fun family vacation, or a couple that wants to have a romantic weekend getaway, there is something for everyone! I have visited quite a few times and I wanted to take the time to share with you some of the really amazing Gatlinburg attractions that I find to be musts if you are going to visit for the first time.
Tips for Great Gatlinburg Attractions
Explore the Mountains:
Located in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, makes this great for nature lovers, in my opinion. The outdoors and nature are so beautiful and I would highly recommend getting out to see it. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park there are a ton of really amazing trails and walks that you can take hikes on. This allows you to explore the great outdoors and get a good workout in at the same time!
See Gatlinburg Shows:
Gatlinburg hosts a ton of really amazing live shows including the Hatfield and McCoy’s dinner show, or the Lumberjack Feud Show. Live shows are awesome and a lot of times they are dinner shows as well so you get a great meal and enjoy a show as well! I would definitely recommend the Hatfield and McCoy’s Dinner Show.
Visit Gatlinburg Museums:
I can’t talk about Gatlinburg attractions without adding a little history and culture. Gatlinburg is also filled with a ton of really amazing museums. I would definitely recommend spending the day visiting at least one. One of my favorite museums is the Titanic Museum where you can see a ton of awesome artifacts from the actual Titanic and see a bunch of replicas from the actual movie as well! Another great one is the Hollywood Wax Museum for a bit more fun!
Have Fun in Gatlinburg:
There is no question that Gatlinburg has a ton of fun things to do, whether that berides, arcades, the theme park of Dollywood! I definitely recommend checking out the Mountain Coaster, or definitely check out Hillbilly Mini Golf!
Try the Food:
I cannot tell you how many amazing restaurants there are in Gatlinburg! There are so many local favorites that will leave you so in love! For example, visit the Log Cabin for a delicious breakfast, Big Daddy’s Pizzeria is a great place to enjoy for lunch, and looking for a nice dinner? Check out the Peddler Steakhouse!
There is so much to do and so much to see in the city of Gatlinburg there is just no way to fit it all into one visit! So be sure to have a great time and explore on your first visit, and you’ll have even more fun going back for a second time to see the things that you didn’t get to see on the first trip! If you’re heading to Gatlinburg sometime soon, be sure to check out the things I have mentioned above and you will be set to have an amazing vacation.
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