Introduction
Smoky Mountain vacations are a popular option whether for newly married couples, older couples or entire families. Gatlinburg is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the Smoky Mountains. Making the most out of your Gatlinburg vacation can be done if you plan ahead.
Step 1
Now that you are ready to plan your Gatlinburg vacation you will need to decide what type of activities you want to do while visiting Gatlinburg. You will also need to decide what type of accommodations you desire during your visit. Gatlinburg has many different activity and lodging choices.
Step 2
Some of the activities you may want to do while visiting Gatlinburg are:
Visit Ober Gatlinburg
Shop
Ripley’s Museum
Ripley’s Aquarium
Play miniature golf
Go fishing
Horseback riding
Arcades
Ride the tram
Those are only a few of the activities you can do while visiting Gatlinburg. There are many more activities that are sure to entertain you on your Gatlinburg vacation. For more complete information you can visit: http://www.gatlinburg.com. You will find tons of information that will help you in making plans for your Gatlinburg vacation.
Step 3
Gatlinburg is full of lodging choices. You will have many different options to choose from. No matter where you want to stay, whether close to town, right in town or in a secluded mountain cabin, you will find there is an option that will fit right in to your plans.
Amongst the lodging options you can expect:
Hotels and motels galore
Cabins
Cottages
Condos
The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce can give you additional information about lodging and area attractions. You can visit them online by going to the website: http://www.gatlinburg.com/chamber.
Step 4
As if all the choices in lodging and activities aren’t enough to confuse you, Gatlinburg businesses sometimes offer vacation packages too! Sometimes your best option is to purchase a package for your Gatlinburg vacation. Package options will include lodging and certain attractions and can be purchased for one price. This is a convenient option for many people and there are a variety of package options made available.
Packages are most often offered through the cabin rental companies and/or hotels and motels. Not all Gatlinburg lodging choices offer vacation packages but many of them do. It is business specific and you will have to inquire about any packages when you contact them or look at their specific websites to see if they offer vacation packages.
Step 5
Off season in Gatlinburg is considered November through May of each year, but there are still people that vacation in the winter months. Some people like to ski and some just want to getaway from it all and enjoy the seclusion and beauty offered by the Smoky Mountain area.
Prices on lodging will generally be a little cheaper during the off season but during special events you can expect prices to go up. The best way to determine whether there are special events in the area is by viewing the Gatlinburg events calendar online at: http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com.
Having the basic information on the Gatlinburg area will no doubt help you in planning your Gatlinburg vacation. Now that you have those basics, it’s time for you to put Google to work and get busy planning your Gatlinburg vacation. You are sure to enjoy the area and make many precious memories!
Tips
Check the events calendar before choosing your travel dates. Gatlinburg is sometimes very crowded when special events take place.
Gatlinburg is a great vacation destination for individuals, couples, families and groups.
