The Popularity of Gatlinburg Vacations

Millions of visitors each year enjoy Gatlinburg vacations. They come to the area for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (which sees an estimated nine million visitors each year!), they enjoy the area�s many theme parks, attractions, shopping, dining, shows and its rich historic offerings.

Gatlinburg vacations are quite easy to plan because of the many excellent, and diverse, accommodations and vacation packages available. It simply requires the traveler to know what they intend to do during their stay.

For example, a couple interested in the outdoors can enjoy a stay at a luxury resort or lodge based near the mountains or National Park entrance; they could also look for a �housekeeping� cabin or even a clean and comfortable hotel nearby. The same couple could spend days hiking, rafting, horseback riding, and driving the beautiful and scenic �loops� throughout the Park and the region.

Another example of the diversity of Gatlinburg vacations is one that can be enjoyed by a family with children. Families could choose an accommodation in Gatlinburg that is within walking distance of the town, and spend a full day enjoying Ripley�s Aquarium of the Smokies, or one of the many �fun centers� that provide mini-golf, go carts and thrill rides. They could dine in a fun themed restaurant and return to their hotel for swimming or stay in town for a dinner show, musical show or museum visit.

Gatlinburg vacations have something for everyone. A person does not need to be an avid hiker to enjoy the area, and an outdoor enthusiast will find over six hundred miles of trails all within a short drive of world class dining and entertainment!

For a complete listing of the many hotels and accommodations in the area, as well as full details about the attractions, dining, shopping and visitor information visit www.GatlinburgVacationStore.com.