Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Pros: Very scenic location. Abundant and diverse activities.
Cons: Crowded and expensive. Can be difficult for disabled. May be too "touristy" for some.

Gatlinburg's location in the heart of the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains is its greatest asset. Surrounded by gorgeous mountain scenery, there's no shortage of activities for families, singles and couples. Shopping is plentiful, dining options are ...

Pros: Kitschy attractions, beautiful scenery, fun shopping
Cons: Can be very congested at times, parking is a nightmare

Whenever I invite someone to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, I always feel I have to preface it with a disclaimer: “Well, parts of it are tacky, but … there are plenty of cool and relaxing things to do, too.” I don’t exactly know what I’m afraid of – that they’ ...

Pros: Mountain atmosphere; cool temperatures; lots to do
Cons: Traffic; expensive

If you're traveling in and around the Great Smoky Mountains, and you've never been to Gatlinburg, be sure to stop by. Gatlinburg, Tennessee, while known as being a popular honeymoon destination, is also a great place for families to visit! ...

Pros: Beautiful foliage in the Autumn months
Cons: Tacky,Tacky, Tacky....

I have such mixed opinions on Gatlinburg. It was so completely NOT what I was expecting. I knew numerous people who had been there before and they all gave me the same exclamation..."You will just love it!". Looking back I'm not sure if that was a thinly ...

Pros: Many accommodation choices, restaurants and activities with a southern family atmosphere.
Cons: It can be very crowded if you go in the autumn months.

My entire family and I have been going to Gatlinburg at least once or twice each year for the last 12 years. There is usually 12-15 of us that make the trip from Indiana to Tennessee. We always have a great time and although we've been there more times ...

Pros: Beautiful Smoky Mountains, romantic secluded cabins for relaxation, good Southern cooking, family friendly
Cons: Cheesy, tacky, lame tourist attractions, over-commercialized, not many interesting things to do for adults

My boyfriend and I took a vacation in March 2007 to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area. We chose this location simply because dear friends of ours chose to get married under the beautiful backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains at a beautiful mountain-top ...

Pros: Beautiful scenery.
Cons: No parking,crowded,not handicap accessible, too touristy.

Growing up in Huntsville, Alabama, I was always told about how great and beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee was. Fast forward many years later and now I'm looking for a honeymoon destination can you guess where I went to? You guessed it, Gatlinburg,TN. ...

Pros: Hills
Cons: , parking, trolleys, people in the businnes,getting around, signs.

Was there the week of june 15/ 2008. Hills look good, thats about it. No place to park. You may find a parking lot, if you are lucky, but will cost you 5 or 6 dollars to park there. If you are anywhere close to Branson, mo. go there Those folk no how to treat their quest. I do not plan on ever going back to Gatlinburg. EVER oh yes the guy on the trolley did wavy as he drove by

Pros: Great attractions, tons to, short drive from pigeon fordge
Cons: TONS of people around Christams and new years

This twon right after christmas is PACKED the waiting lines aren't long because they are prepared to deal with the amount of people they have. But the day after new years they are like a ghost town!This is the time to visit when it's peacful and not thousands of people in the street! The in spring they pick righ up again and keep building untill new years.