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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River Edge Inn

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Dallas (DFW) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)

The place was nice, comfortable, safe, walkable for shopping and dining, and we would stay here the next time we go.

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Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park

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Houston (HOU) to Knoxville (TYS)

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)

Beautiful accommodations with easy access to both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

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Wild Bear Inn

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Philadelphia (PHL) to Knoxville (TYS)

7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)

Staff was helpful and polite.

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25+ National Parks Self-Guided Driving Tours Bundle

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Smoky Mountains National Park Half Day Fly Fishing

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The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in Gatlinburg

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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 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 mountain views 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.

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.