| Gatlinburg in Smoky Mountains is becoming | | | | place to learn horseback riding, and no |
| more and more popular as a vacation spot, | | | | matter your riding skills, you will have a |
| with nearly 10 million visitors arriving in | | | | fun of your life. Gatlinburg cowboys even |
| the area each year. With mild winters and | | | | perform weddings in the western style! |
| summers, Gatlinburg and small towns nearby | | | | |
| are a common destination for people who enjoy | | | | 5. Hiking. You need to obtain a permit for |
| hiking, fishing, horseback riding, bike | | | | hiking overnight in the back-country. Make |
| riding, canoeing, whitewater rafting, river | | | | sure you come prepared with the right |
| tubing, skiing and snowboarding. Gatlinburg | | | | equipment and it's worth noting that in some |
| accommodations range from moderately priced | | | | areas reservations are required to hike the |
| Gatlinburg cabins to exclusive private | | | | Smoky Mountains trails. |
| Gatlinburg chalets with their European charm. | | | | |
| | | | 6. Golf. The Gatlinburg Golf Course is close |
| When staying in a cabin in Gatlinburg, you | | | | to all Gatlinburg cabins and Gatlinburg |
| are still close to shopping and theaters and | | | | chalets. It is a fabulous year-round modern |
| can enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities | | | | facility with challenging layouts and emerald |
| such as hiking, fishing, or skiing. Here are | | | | fairways, beautifully wooded landscapes and |
| ten essential things you can do while staying | | | | well-manicured greens. A full service pro |
| in the Gatlinburg cabin or chalet: | | | | shop and food services area also work |
| | | | year-round. |
| 1. Take a country car trip. You can take a | | | | |
| scenic route and visit the historic sites of | | | | 7. Visit the wild life. Many people come to |
| Gatlinburg by car. The Newfound Gap Road runs | | | | Gatlinburg to see black bears. They even |
| across the Smoky Mountains and links you to | | | | choose to stay in Gatlinburg cabins that are |
| park roads and footpaths that will take you | | | | close to bears - in the past few years, one |
| to other places of interest in Gatlinburg. | | | | hotel even offered a "bear suite" that |
| | | | overlooked a dumpster which bears visited |
| 2. Walking. Nothing beats the pleasure of | | | | often. Use common sense - these creatures can |
| sightseeing from a smooth well-groomed path | | | | be quite dangerous. |
| across a spectacular forest with breathtaking | | | | |
| mountain views. Fitness and stress relief of | | | | 8. Enjoy the traditional American food. If |
| walking can never be underestimated. All the | | | | you want to try real American cuisine, |
| walking trails are carefully mapped and | | | | Gatlinburg is the right place to start. From |
| accessible from all main roads. Any | | | | authentic regional treats in rustic settings |
| Gatlinburg hotel will provide you with a | | | | to kid-friendly theme restaurants, over 100 |
| guide that helps you find a trail that fits | | | | restaurants work year-round. |
| your walking speed and general fitness. | | | | |
| | | | 9. Shop till you drop. Gatlinburg has more |
| 3. Bike in the mountains. If you decide to | | | | than 400 shops and five malls with handmade |
| take a biking trip, alone or with your | | | | arts and crafts, unique traditional apparel |
| family, you can choose from a number of | | | | and souvenirs. While loading up on souvenirs |
| different trails. Biking trails in Gatlinburg | | | | for everyone back home, you're sure to find a |
| range from an easy family-friendly gravel | | | | little something for yourself. |
| path, to the challenging mountain bike trails | | | | |
| that require special equipment and can be | | | | 10. And 100s of other things - including |
| quite enduring. You can rent a bicycle or | | | | Gatlinburg Sky Lift that rides in the center |
| bring one with you if you travel by car. | | | | of the town for a spectacular view of |
| | | | Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains, |
| 4. Horse Riding. If horseback riding suits | | | | Mysterious Mansion, Gatlinburg's largest |
| your sense of adventure, you will find this | | | | scary house, rafting in the whitewater |
| family attraction to be quite popular in | | | | rapids, and visiting Star Cars Museum with |
| Gatlinburg. Hundreds of horses are located in | | | | it's world's best star car collection. |
| stables across Gatlinburg. It is a great | | | | |