Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountain Park, Gatlinburg is a quaint town providing everything a meeting planner needs for a successful event: a beautiful, state-of-the-art convention center, more than 16,000 sleeping rooms comprised of full-service and limited-service hotels, cabins, and condominiums. Gatlinburg also offers hundreds of shops, restaurants, and entertainment attractions, including live performances for every age and interest.
Largest Arts & Crafts Community in the United States – The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community has more than 100 artisan shops open year-round, with demonstrations and live music.
Attractions – With so many options, there is never a reason to journey off the parkway in Gatlinburg. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, Ober Mountain Ski Area and Amusement Park, SkyLift Park (with the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America, measuring 700 feet in length with a height of 140 feet at its midpoint), 70-plus-acre Anakeesta Theme Park, along with an additional 40+ attractions and entertainment options, are all located along the Gatlinburg Parkway.
Dining – Gatlinburg offers more than 100 restaurants, including Blake Shelton’s Ole Red and Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Rooftop Bar. Both options offer continuous live entertainment.
Visitors to Gatlinburg can explore downtown, sans car. Gatlinburg’s streetcar trolley offers a nostalgic way to soak up the sights and sounds of the city—for free. The Gatlinburg trolley operates two routes 365 days a year, stopping at popular spots like Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies and the Arts & Crafts Community.
Gatlinburg is a budget-friendly destination. Gatlinburg’s affordability means organizers and attendees alike can expect to save in many areas, especially when compared to other cities; for example, Gatlinburg area hotels offer complimentary guest parking.
Gatlinburg is centrally located in the eastern United States, which means it is less than a day’s drive from most major cities.
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