Nearby

While you're in Gatlinburg, you'll probably want to visit some other nearby locations, such as Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. These companion cities adjoin Gatlinburg. A short six-mile drive through the forest brings you to Pigeon Forge. Restaurants and lodgings line the roadway, and you won't want to miss the famous Dollywood theme park or the great outlet mall shopping.

If you would like to go a little farther afield, try Cherokee, NC, or Maggie Valley, NC, on the other side of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians will welcome you warmly and you can learn about their Cherokee history and culture. Or, perhaps you would enjoy spending some time at Harrah's Cherokee Casino, and take in some entertainment there. Maggie Valley is home to festivals, events, bluegrass and traditional music, and down home Appalachian hospitality. Cherokee is only 30 miles from Gatlinburg along US Highway 441; Maggie Valley is just 50 miles away.

Whatever you'd like to see and do in the area, Gatlinburg can provide you with the perfect hub for your Smoky Mountain vacation activities.