Gatlinburg sits high in the Great Smoky Mountains. If you book early, your Gatlinburg vacation rental may offer you magnificent views of the neighboring Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Stretching across approximately 520,000-acres, this state treasure is one reason visitors of all types arrive in Gatlinburg, TN.
Gateway to Nature and Adventure
Gatlinburg is the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the ideal vacation spot for those who love to admire nature and those who are looking for an adventure. The landscape encompasses a wide swathe of lush forests, running streams, rivers, and waterfalls. Flora and fauna come into clear view with birders and hikers enjoying the variety available along some 600 miles of hiking trails – including a portion of the famed Appalachian Trail.
For those who want a scenic overview of the Park and the area, an observation tower clings atop the highest mountain peak in Tennessee and in the Smoky Mountain Range. This is Clingmans Dome. Although the path is paved, the climb to the tower is a steep half-mile hike.
For those who want to combine nature with history, consider a hiking or motor trip to any of the Park’s cemeteries. Alternatively, ride, bike or hike to one or more of the 90 historic structures. Visit Cades Cove for a glimpse of times past in its barns, churches, working grist mill and log houses. At Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, you will have the chance to view an authentic mountain farmstead. All these experiences are yours when you secure a Gatlinburg vacation rental.
Gatlinburg Vacation Rental
When you decide on a Gatlinburg vacation rental, you are opening up a world of nature and adventure. You can take advantage of the hiking and nature viewing opportunities available in nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You can also experience other pleasures in and around Gatlinburg. These include the thrill of whitewater rafting and the quiet pleasures of golfing.
