Saturday, January 26, 2008

Gatlinburg in the Smoky Mountains


One of my favorite places to visit and one of the heaviest traveled vacations spots on the east coast is the Gatlinburg area in The Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. The town is filled with one-of-a-kind attractions all within walking distance from the other. Using the Happy Mappy Serivce I was unable to uncover things to do in Gatlinburg that i didn't even know existed! Some things that caught my attention was the Flyaway Indoor Skydiving center where you can actually fly indoors in a tunnel with winds rushing past you at 115 MPH! I have got to try this! Also, the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum lies right in the heart of Gatlinburg. This has always been one of my favorite places to go with my friends. It offers a Haunted Adventure in the museum that will literally scare you silly. Down the street is Ripley's Aquarium that houses one of the world's largest glass tunnels and one of the best shark exhibits as well. Across the street is Ober Gatlinberg ski resort and amusement park where you can ice skate, snowboard, and ski in the Great Smokey Mountains. Best of all is Dolly Parton's own amusement parks, Dollywood and Splash Country. If these aren't your idea of a real mountain getaway, try a guided tour provided by "A Walk in The Woods" hiking in the Smoky Mountains. All these exciting spots are nestled amongst the breath-taking scenery and fresh mountain air.

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