• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
• Convention Center in Downtown Gatlinburg
• The Village shopping plaza
• Gatlinburg lies on the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Great restaurants, including The Peddler, The Park Grill, Calhoun's, Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant, The Open Hearth, Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon, The Steak Factory, Brass Lantern Restaurant, Greenbrier Restaurant, Maxwell's Beef & Seafood, Smoky Mountain Trouthouse, The Atrium, Outback Steakhouse, Smoky Mountain Brewery and Restaurant, Texas Roadhouse
• A beautiful public park 2 blocks from downtown Gatlinburg. Offers tennis courts, playground, basketball court, baseball field, horseshoes, picnic area with grills along a mountain river, gazebo for weddings, and a beautiful bridge over the rushing river.
• Only 2 miles from Sugarlands Visitor Center - operated by the National Park Service. Offers trail maps, bookstore, gift shop, display of taxidermy of mountain mammals and wildlife, and a brief movie about Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
• Only 7 miles from the Chimneys Picnic Area which offers a large number of picnic tables and grills.
• Over 400 unique shops
• Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community - An 8 Mile Loop of Shops, Studios, Galleries, Cafes and Lodging. This is the largest group of independent artisans in North America. This historic 8-mile loop has been designated a Tennessee Heritage Arts & Crafts Trail. Established in 1937, these artisans whittle, paint, sew, cast, weave and carve to create original collectables such as candles, baskets, quilts, brooms, pottery, jewelry, dolls, ceramics, scrimshaw, silversmithing, leather, stained glass, wearable fashions, fine photography, frameable art, oils and watercolors, also lodging, restaurants, cafes, tea room, soda fountain and candy shops.
• Annual Christmas Parade which attracts over 100,000 visitors. Features marching bands and floats.
• Annual 4th of July Midnight Parade with marching bands from all over the country and patriotic floats.
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• Annual Arts & Crafts Festivals
• Scottish Festival & Games are held annually in Gatlinburg
• Professional golf courses
• Special Olympics is held annually at Ober Gatlinburg during Smoky Mountain Winterfest
• Smoky Mountain Winterfest is held annually featuring millions of sparkling lights and lots of special festivities
• The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage - an annual seven-day event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park consisting of a variety of wildflower, fauna, and natural history walks, motorcades, photographic tours, art classes, and indoor seminars
• Annual Smoky Mountain Music Festival in April - Originated in 1983, the Festival has developed into one of the nation's most exciting and educational choral, marching band and orchestra events with over 125 groups from 28 states and Canada having participated. Event ends with a parade through downtown Gatlinburg.
• East Tennessee Senior Games - An Olympic-style event in April for seniors aged 50 and up. Every registered senior receives a t-shirt and can participate in various sports including bowling, swimming and track and field.
• Annual "Rib Fest" in April
• Annual River Raft Regatta
• 4th of July Fireworks Show
• Old fashioned Hayrides from September thru December
• Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival Sept-Oct
• Annual "Taste of Autumn" - Sample Gatlinburg's finest restaurants and homemade desserts for a wonderful United Way of Sevier County Benefit Event. Features live entertainment, benefit auction, and door prizes.
• Chili Cook-off in early November
• Annual New Year's Ball Drop and Fireworks Show
• Whitewater Rafting
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