How to Find Luxury Hotels in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Gatlinburg is a resort town located in the eastern part of Tennessee, right at the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors arrive here to participate in the area's many festivals while basking in the fresh mountain air.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Know Your Destination: Gatlinburg, Tennessee

1. Expect to be surrounded by other travelers. Gatlinburg has a population of just 3,500, but its location draws millions of tourists each year.

2. Pack for the right weather. Gatlinburg enjoys moderate weather, with four distinct seasons that include warm summers and cold winters that generate lots of snow for skiing and other recreation.

Choose Transportation for Gatlinburg, Tennessee

3. Plan to reach Gatlinburg by car. Gatlinburg does not have an airport, but can be reached via car via US 441, US 411, or US 321.

4. Enjoy the luxury of off-road travel. SUVs, motorcycles, ATVs and scooters are all available for rental.

5. Pamper yourself with a limousine using one of Gatlinburg's limo agencies.

6. Consider the trolley. The bright red Gatlinburg Trolley is the fourth-largest transit system in the state and for a nominal fee will take you most places.

Select Accommodations in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

7. To book accommodations, contact the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources, below). You can stay at a luxury bed-and-breakfast. Look in the heart of Gatlinburg or at the edges of the mountains for these accommodations.

8. Rent cabins or chalets in the mountains. Gatlinburg offers the best in luxury cottages.

9. Try vacation rentals. Most of these are in downtown Gatlinburg and offer views of streams and green spaces in town with distant views of the mountains.

See All There Is to See in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

10. Plan to be outdoors. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the main reason for coming to Gatlinburg.

11. Celebrate! Gatlinburg is home to Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales, the Midnight Independence Day Parade, "Stand Here" Fireworks Finale, Gatlinburg MountainFest and many other events.

12. Take Gatlinburg home with you. Gatlinburg has many shops in its business center offering pottery, handicrafts and other treasures.

Tips & Warnings

• The town is very busy during the summer season, and accommodations can cost twice as much as during the rest of the year. Although there are more than 11,000 accommodation options in the area, book early for best selection.