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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Super 8 by Wyndham Knoxville Downtown Area

Inskip

$399

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 9

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)

6.2/10 (1,004 reviews)

This motel is an excellent budget option. It is a relatively modern building with clean rooms and amenities that work well. Parking is easy and Uber pick ups and drop offs are also easy. It is surrounded by fast food options and other businesses like a laundry and petrol station.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Americas Best Value Inn - Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike

$423

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 9

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.2/10 Very Good! (884 reviews)

A nice, clean economical place to stay

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Knoxville East

Strawberry Plains Pike

$443

per person

Jan 6 - Jan 9

found 13 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Miami (MIA) to Knoxville (TYS)

7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

Breakfast was a bust.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

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Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park which includes a river or creek and forest scenes

Chimney Tops

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

Newfound Gap

Learn about the local history of Gatlinburg when you take a trip to Newfound Gap. Discover the mountain views in this walkable 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

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

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.