| Tennessee has a very important place in American | | | | across one of the many horse trails here. The park |
| history. History lovers will find that this state has so | | | | encourages tourists to use binoculars and enjoy the |
| many adventures to offer. If you really want to take | | | | many wild birds, and free spirited animals that have |
| a walk down history lane, then the Heritage trails and | | | | made the park their home. |
| the many Civil War trails which cover battlefields, | | | | If you wish to stay at the park, you can camp here |
| cemeteries, museums and old lodges will thrill you. | | | | for a nominal fee per night. Within the park itself, |
| Imagine walking the same streets where war | | | | there is just one lodge called the Le Conte Lodge, |
| veterans and other brave soldiers once trod! The | | | | which can be reached only on foot, as the lodge |
| many Heritage Towns here, such as Bolivar, | | | | itself is situated on the third highest peak in the park. |
| Baneberry or Clifton offer carriage rides, walking | | | | Hiking routes vary however, but the climb to the top |
| tours and group tours, which allow tourists to see | | | | gives tourists an 'on top of the world' feeling. It is |
| how these towns looked like and their importance in | | | | important to remember that the lodge is open only |
| the days gone by. The museums, historic sites, and | | | | between March and November and reservations have |
| monuments built to commemorate famous people, | | | | to be made in advance. However, there are plenty of |
| showcase Tennessee history, art, artifacts and other | | | | other accommodation choices located nearby the |
| memorabilia in all its glory. Of course, you need not | | | | park such as Gatlinburg hotels, inns, motels and |
| worry if history isn't your cup of tea- Tennessee has | | | | cabins. Cabins and chalets which offer a fantastic |
| some fantastic amusement parks, sports facilities, | | | | view of the park are a big hit with tourists, thanks to |
| music concerts, food festivals as well as natural | | | | the wide number of facilities that they offer. A large |
| tranquil wonders to fascinate you. If you are a | | | | Jacuzzi, a well stocked kitchen, a deck with chairs, an |
| confessed shopaholic, the huge malls offering the | | | | outdoor grill and a warm fireplace are some of the |
| best and latest in fashion and lifestyle, will win you | | | | basic amenities that popular cabins and chalets |
| over with their bountiful merchandise. | | | | provide. If you wish, additional beds or bunkers can |
| If you are a person who loves the outdoors, then | | | | even be added to the rooms. In fact, it is advisable |
| you must make a stop at Gatlinburg. Tourists will be | | | | that you opt for such cabins if you are part of a |
| relieved to find umpteen choices as far as staying at | | | | bigger group because they offer absolute privacy as |
| Gatlinburg hotels are concerned. This city has so | | | | well. Popular chalets such as Mountain View have a |
| many attractions to amuse your family, but its main | | | | number of facilities and are a favorite with |
| highlight is the presence of the Great Smoky | | | | honeymooning couples. Alpine Chalet rentals offer |
| Mountains National Park. This park has constantly had | | | | have 1 to 8 bedroom cabins which are great for large |
| the highest ratings among all other National Parks | | | | families. They promise to give you an unforgettable |
| throughout America, and attracts so many visitors | | | | vacation. Chalet Village rentals offer pet friendly |
| from all over the globe. Probably no other natural | | | | cabins and are the ideal venue for honeymooners or |
| spot in the world, offers such breathtaking views, | | | | even for family reunions. Whatever the occasion, the |
| provisions to try out many activities, as well as a | | | | staff promise to help you have a great time while |
| welcome retreat from life as we know it. | | | | you stay here. There are so may such cabin rentals |
| Innumerable walking trails, covering extensive land | | | | to choose from, but it is safer if you make an |
| attract a large number of backpackers. Biking through | | | | advance booking through placing a direct call or |
| a quiet trail early in the morning calms the mind and | | | | booking online. |
| senses. Fishing in one of the many streams, listening | | | | There's probably no better sight than a lovely view |
| to the sounds of nature, or even enjoying a picnic in | | | | of the mountains to begin your day with, so if you |
| one of the eleven picnic areas will definitely leave you | | | | plan to spend a few nights at Gatlinburg; don't forget |
| feeling more relaxed. If you have always wanted to | | | | to visit the famous National Park as well. Your tryst |
| try horse riding, then visit one of the four rental | | | | with nature will make it an unforgettable vacation. |
| stables within the park premises and enjoy a ride | | | | |