Gatlinburg Resorts for Relaxation

After spending a fun but tiring day hiking the Appalachian Trail, you and your family will want to stay in one of the Gatlinburg resorts near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Even if you only hike a few miles of the two-thousand mile trail, you will be ready for some pampering when you come down from Clingman's Dome.

Clingman's Dome is the highest point of the Appalachian Trail and it is the highest point in the Smoky Mountains at 6,643 feet. If you hike to this peak, you will find yourself surrounded by a grove of spruce and fir trees so thick that you cannot see what lies below you. However, the park has built an observation tower that rises above the trees so that you can see just how high you have climbed to get to the top.

While such a climb would make all of the best Gatlinburg resorts beckon you to them, you will find that many other activities in the National Park will attract you and cause the need for relaxing repose when you have finished. If you like to kayak, there are plenty of rivers and streams that are unspoiled and waiting for you to enjoy their beauty.

If you prefer fishing, fish of all kinds are swimming in those same streams and rivers. Otherwise, you could enjoy horseback riding, a picnic or an overnight campout. Any of these activities would lead you to need a dip in a Gatlinburg resort pool or hot tub.

Furthermore, just outside of the National Park, you will find amusement parks and night time entertainment that will satisfy your need for fun and put you in the mood for a good night�s sleep at one of the Gatlinburg resorts that you can find in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. Look for a Gatlinburg resort at www.GatlinburgVacationStore.com.