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Goodness Gatlinburg!

Goodness Gatlinburg! By Amanda Lewis
amanda.lewis@hqpublications.com
ResearchMyVacation Columnist
February 14, 2005

There is something for everyone in a Gatlinburg all-inclusive family vacation. Even the most stubborn family member will be hard pressed to deny the tempting entertainment and action options available in Gatlinburg.

Gatlinburg boasts the best family vacation that you'll find anywhere in the United States. Nestled in the beautiful mountains of East Tennessee and at the gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains national park, Gatlinburg annually welcomes 4 million visitors from all over the world.

Whatever your accommodation need is, it can be met here. You can choose from the most luxurious to the least expensive hotels, condos, hostels, suites, chalets, campsites, bed and breakfasts, and motels.

A timely booked Gatlinburg family vacation package will exploit the city's wonderful fairs, parades, and festivals that take place through the year. The options available for those of you with a taste for the outdoors are overwhelming. You can go white-water rafting, horseback riding, hiking, exploring nature trails, off-road driving, climbing, fishing, and camping. That's just the start.

Your Gatlinburg family vacation package should also include an exploratory adventure into its 50 world-class restaurants.

It's difficult to do Gatlinburg's inspiring family appeal justice in so few words. Here are some examples of the family activities available just to get you all excited!
  • Ober Gatlinburg - America's largest aerial tramway with breathtaking views
  • Elwood Smooch's Ole Smoky Hoedown - the best mountain comedy and music
  • Rainforest Adventures Tropical Zoo - a close up view of nature's spectacles
  • Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies - the ocean in the mountains
  • River Island Golf Club - a unique golfing experience
  • Tennessee Museum of Aviation - for your complete aviation education
  • NASCAR Speed Car Wristband - top gear family fun
  • Five Rivers Rafting - as much whitewater as you can handle
  • Gatlinburg Sky Lift - the best of bird's-eye views
  • Black Bear Jamboree - music, singing and dancing while you feast

What are you waiting for?

About the Author
Amanda Lewis is a freelance writer and researcher. She graduated in media and production design from the London College of Printing. The majority of her experience as a graphic designer has been within the field of publishing. She also studied music technology and currently writes music and works as a vocalist. Amanda also has a childcare qualification and is pursuing an education in Psychotherapy.
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