Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge Tennessee Vacation

Welcome to your 2008 online travel vacation guide to romantic getaways in the Smokies. Nestled at the gateways of the Great Smoky Mountains, the nation's most visited national park, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Cherokee have been a favorite romantic vacation getaway for many years.

Discover hundreds of shops, galleries, amusements and restaurants to enjoy. Everywhere you turn, you’ll see the majestic peaks of the Smokies, where you can experience nature's vibrant colors and choral echoes of the season’s flora and wildlife.

Plan your next romantic getaway
There's something for about anyone in the Great Smokies for vacation. Whether you are an avid outdoors person or an avid shopper, you will find a large variety of entertainment in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Cherokee. The beautiful Great Smoky Mountain National Park features 800 miles of hiking trials and some of the most scenic drives in the country. The popular Cades Cove area offers one postcard view after another.

After a day in the park, return to one of the neighboring towns to a wide variety of dining, shopping, and amusement options. From putt-putt golf to live theatre, you may be overwhelmed with your options. Some of the area's major attractions include Dollywood, Ripley's Aquarium and the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. There are many festivals and special events throughout the year.

A romantic outing in the Smokies doesn't have to be expensive. Check out our top 20 "Cheap Dates" for some thrifty ideas. Start planning today!

More About a Gatlinburg Vacation
Looking for a unique gift or one-of-a-kind art? Gatlinburg is home to the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, recognized internationally as the largest group of independent artisans in North America.

What is it about the mountains that cause you to forget your worries, kick off your shoes, grab a rockin’ chair, then sit back and relax? Come and visit for a few days, or for a few times.

It’s a little place: Gatlinburg. About two miles long by five miles wide. On its own, just a sleepy little mountain town with mostly good neighbors. A couple of the family names go all the way back to before the 1800’s, some of them. Then there’s a handful more families that can trace back to the White Oak Flats days of 1835. The story goes that Radford Gatlin opened a general store in the 1850’s and agreed to handle the new mail service, so the postmark soon became Gatlinburg. Unless you can trace your name back to the mid 1800’s, you’re not really from here, you’re just a’ visitin’. Read more.

More about a Pigeon Forge Vacation
A little more than a quarter of a century ago, Pigeon Forge was a small, peaceful community where cornfields were interrupted only by the occasional business venture and two traffic lights along Highway 441. That once two-lane, black-topped highway is now six lanes wide and known as the Parkway.

A major turning point in the city’s quest for a flourishing tourism industry occurred in 1986 when Dolly Parton applied her name, energy and talents to Dollywood, a theme park on the sits of the former Silver Dollar City. The facility was an immediate hit with visitors and continues to expand annually with an eye to entertainment for all ages. Read more.

Vacation in Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge