| Nestled along the Great Smoky Mountain National | | | | the Cherokee Indian hero, who gave his life so |
| Park is Gatlinburg, a tourist destination in Sevier | | | | that his people could remain on their land. This |
| County, Tennessee. The city of Gatlinburg has a | | | | monument has been around since 1939 and is still |
| total area of 26.3 square kilometers with a | | | | respected by people residing in Gatlinburg. |
| population of about 3382 people. | | | | Cardwell Mill and Manufacturing is another site to |
| There are many attractions, and people from all | | | | see. It was used for various purposes like grinding |
| over flock to Gatlinburg for sightseeing, as well as | | | | wheat and rye and making furniture and coffins. |
| camping trips. Among the attractions, the | | | | The couple who ran the mill lived in a quaint home |
| Smokey Mountain Winery comes to mind, where | | | | across from the mill. It is still open to visitors who |
| one can savor different types of wine in beautiful | | | | can admire the beautiful antiques displayed there. |
| surroundings. Next is Christus Gardens, where | | | | After the tourists have their fill of historical sites, |
| there are huge depictions of scenes from the | | | | they usually camp at the beautiful camp sites that |
| Bible. The Ripley's "Believe It or Not" Museum is | | | | are plentiful in the area. Cades Cove is one such |
| also located here. It was consumed by a huge fire | | | | campsite that is open throughout the year and |
| along with an arcade and some souvenir shops | | | | offers many recreational outdoor activities. Cosby |
| that have been rebuilt and opened to the public | | | | and Look Rock are open from May to October |
| again. | | | | and offer pleasurable nature trails, horse riding and |
| Gatlinburg has lots to offer in the form of | | | | fishing. |
| amusement. The Gatlinburg Fun Mountain offers | | | | Hiking in Gatlinburg is quite an experience with |
| fun for all age groups and tastes. The golf course | | | | waterfalls and the mountains adorning the |
| is a delight to all golf lovers, and at Ripley's | | | | countryside. Old Growth Forest houses some of |
| Aquarium of the Smokies, one can see the most | | | | the oldest trees found in America and is one of |
| amazing aquatic creatures. | | | | the most popular destinations for nature |
| No matter where you go for vacation, you | | | | enthusiasts. It hosts the famous Wildflower |
| cannot but help explore the rich cultural heritage | | | | Pilgrimage in spring where visitors explore over 90 |
| of Gatlinburg. It boasts the largest number of | | | | trails. |
| independent artists, whose works are housed in | | | | No matter how busy and stressed our lives are in |
| numerous galleries and craft shops that dot the | | | | this fast-paced world, a retreat like Gatlinburg, |
| city. | | | | resplendent in nature and rich in cultural heritage, |
| One of the most renowned historical monuments | | | | gives us a zest for life and revitalizes us to go |
| of Gatlinburg is the Tsali Monument, named after | | | | face the world! |
