The mountains are waiting for your in Gatlinburg, best known as the gateway to the majestic Smoky Mountain National Park. While the park is amazing and full of recreational activities and sweeping views, Gatlinburg has so much more to offer.

Be sure to take a ride on the Sky Lift cable car that runs over two miles between downtown Gatlinburg and the Ober Gatlinburg, the popular ski resort and amusement park. The Gatlinburg Space Needle observation tower offers fantastic views and an arcade for the kids.

If you’re looking for a bit more culture, make sure to get out and explore the shops and galleries along the 8-Mile Arts and Crafts Loop.