However many steps it takes you to finish Alum Cave Trail, it's worth every one of them. Hike through gorgeous scenery while hitting your daily step goal on this well-known route.

Alum Cave Trail is a great place to begin your discovery of Gatlinburg. This trekking route is recommended by fellow travelers, but it's not the only spot to see here. Set aside time for other sights like Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Mount LeConte, and Clingmans Dome to fully appreciate what the area has to offer.

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Sunrise Ridge Resort

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Sep 20 - Sep 24

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New York (LGA) to Knoxville (TYS)

9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)

The two bedroom is amazing if you are traveling with kids. I recommend this stay however I did not like that they were always trying to sell me a credit card or timeshare.

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

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Aug 21 - Aug 24

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Houston (IAH) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,092 reviews)

The property was great. It felt like a decently modern cabin in the woods. The people working there are absolutely amazing. Super friendly and curteous. The location is quite easy to find, it is quite steep up the hill. Every hotel we stay I try to give a review based on 3 things. 1. Hospitality, 2. Premise and experience 3. Above and betodn beyond I would give it all a 5 star except the going above and and beyond. There was about 2 occasions where I needed little bit of help and both were failed. I needed to borrow a computer mouse for an hour, I had to check in

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2025

Country Cascades Waterpark Resort

Downtown Pigeon Forge

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Sep 20 - Sep 24

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New York (LGA) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (2,137 reviews)

My kiddos loved the indoor & outdoor waterpark most along with the scheduled fun! ❤️ Most of the staff was friendly, we encountered 2-3 that weren’t happy about their jobs it seemed but there were some very amazing employees that made up for it, the mildew buildup on the stairs & some spots were rough for a newer facility & the outside pool bathrooms weren't the cleanest but overall it was a great experience & we will be back! 🙂

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

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Foxfire Mountain: Hiking & Swinging Bridge Family Adventure

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Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

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Pigeon Forge: Sights of the Smokies Guided Tour

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Chimney Tops

5/5(1 review)

Make the popular and challenging hike up this mountain peak via the picturesque trail that meanders past streams and pretty flowers.

Newfound Gap

5/5(9 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg when you take a trip to Newfound Gap. Discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area, or enjoy its hiking trails.

Mount LeConte

Explore the great outdoors at Mount LeConte and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Rainbow Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Rainbow Falls and enjoy the beautiful waterfalls during your trip to Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area, or seek out the hiking trails.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

5/5(4,545 reviews)

America’s most visited national park offers blue mountain ridges, forested hiking trails, a variety of wildlife and bits of Southern mountain history.

I found this growing under some ferns at the base of a rock on the trail to Rainbow Falls in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This is an “ off the beaten path” section of the park accessed from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. I’d love to know what it is if anyone has an idea! #Nature

Roaring Fork

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roaring Fork during your travels in Gatlinburg. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.