This WorldWeb.com travel and tourism guide for Gatlinburg, featuring hotels and other accommodations, tours, attractions, events, shopping and more, will help you plan a successful visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, U.S.A.

Gatlinburg is known as one of the gateway cities to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a popular draw for visitors from across the country. The city's proximity to the Park allows guests easy access to all the hiking, biking, rafting and more that is available. Arts and crafts are prominent cottage industries in this area of Tennessee, with shops offering everything from hand-crafted furniture to home-baked goods for sale. Visitors to the area should be reminded that black bears, deer and other wildlife are abundant and should be treated with respect by visitors, ensuring a reasonable distance between themselves and the animals at all times. For those visitors interested in getting a glimpse of a bear, there is an observation station at Ober Gatlinburg that features an interpreter who can answer questions related to the local flora and fauna.