Escape day-to-day life and get off grid at Roaring Fork. Everyone will love the beautiful landscapes of this protected natural site.

This Gatlinburg protected natural landscape is an ideal spot to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's lots to discover in the area, including Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Wild Bear Falls Indoor Water Park. Wander around at your leisure at Roaring Fork before hitting up these other fine attractions.

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The Resort at Governor's Crossing

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Sep 2 - Sep 5

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,468 reviews)

Property was amazing and staff was very friendly

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

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Sep 2 - Sep 5

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)

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

This place is so beautiful and so friendly! The building we stayed in was only 2 weeks old so everything was new! We needed extra blankets and all we did was text and it was at our door! Westgate has got it down! Several pools and the onsite restaurant was so good for breakfast and dinner. Definitely will be coming back!!!!

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Sidney James Mountain Lodge

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Sep 2 - Sep 5

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,011 reviews)

Had to change rooms but manager was nice and helpful

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Roaring Fork

Tours & day trips

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Rocky Mountain NP & Garden of Gods Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Free cancellation available

Shows & concerts

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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show- All You Can Eat!

Free cancellation available

Food, drink & nightlife

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Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Pigeon Forge

Free cancellation available

Attractions

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Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Free cancellation available

Air, helicopter & balloon tours

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Pigeon Forge: French Broad River Helicopter Tour

Free cancellation available

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring tranquil scenes, a house and forest scenes

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Drive along this woodland loop for a range of walking trails, waterfalls and historic structures of an old mountain hamlet.

Rainbow Falls

Explore the great outdoors at Rainbow Falls 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.

On the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains NP. Follow the Motor Nature trail to a small lot just before the Alex Cole cabin. This is where the road passes over Baskins Creek. This trail is known as both the Baskins Creek Trail and the Graveyard Ridge Trail. The graveyard is only a few hundred yards from the parking area. The falls on the other hand is about 1.6 miles on a moderate trail. Be careful!! The last time I hiked it there was NO sign marking where to turn left and cross the stream to get to the falls. You can also continue on the Baskins Creek Trail past the turnoff to the falls and wind up back at the Motor Nature trail, near the Rainbow Falls parking area. This entire route is about 2 1/2 miles, but note that the portion past the falls turnoff going to Rainbow Falls is more strenuous than the first part. ALSO: note that this is a one-way road and you will need someone to drive your car back around the Nature Trail to meet you back at the Rainbow Falls parking area.

Baskins Creek Falls

Enjoy the mountain views and explore Baskins Creek Falls, a lovely green space in Gatlinburg. Wander the riverfront or discover the beautiful waterfalls in this family-friendly area.

Noah Ogle Place

Take the family on an outing to Noah Ogle Place during your trip to Gatlinburg. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the 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 romantic 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.