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Inside Background
History 
Founded as White Oak Flats in the early 19th century and settled primarily by...
Last edited: 24 July 2006
Recommended Reading 
A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson - Published by Broadway Books, 1999 Gatlinburg:
Last edited: 13 March 2009
Tourist Board Info 
The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce and Gatlinburg Department of Tourism...
Last edited: 28 September 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Gatlinburg has really turned into a four season destination. Everyone has their...
Last edited: 27 January 2009
Introduction 
The most visited national park in the U.S., Great Smoky Mountains National Park...
Last edited: 12 March 2009
Only in Gatlinburg 
A Red, White and Blue Getaway If you’re looking for a fun family getaway to...
Last edited: 27 January 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Gatlinburg is located on the northern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains...
Last edited: 29 May 2006
Getting Around 
Getting around Gatlinburg is easy once you have a city map, found at the...
Last edited: 27 January 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
There are so many things to see and do while you are in Gatlinburg that people...
Last edited: 27 January 2009
Events & Festivals 
While you can come to Gatlinburg any time of year and find glorious scenery...
Last edited: 27 January 2009
Family Travel 
     Almost everything about Gatlinburg is family friendly.  The main strip...
Last edited: 25 June 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community  Visiting the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts...
Last edited: 27 January 2009
Nightlife 
Dolce Uva Wine Bar Cafe offers Karaoke every Friday and Saturday...
Last edited: 20 September 2009
Sports & Activities 
     As the gateway to one of the most popular national parks east of the...
Last edited: 20 September 2006
Alewine Pottery 
Gatlinburg's Alewine Pottery is a unique experience.  Since 1983 Alewine's...
Last edited: 18 May 2008
Free Activities 
 People are always searching ways to make the most out of their vacations...
Last edited: 14 November 2009
Jim Gray Gallery 
Within the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community, just outside of downtown...
Last edited: 27 January 2009
Museum of Salt & Pepper Shakers 
Over 20,000 sets of salt & pepper shakers from all over the world.  Shakers...
Last edited: 18 May 2008
Rainy Day Activities 
If you have ever planned a vacation and it felt like you chose the "rainy" week...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail 
Did you know there are abandoned mountain homes that are only a few minutes...
Last edited: 15 February 2008
The Temptations 
We recently went to Gatlinburg and had the opportunity to see the Temptations...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Top Attractions Survey 
TripAdvisor users on the Gatlinburg forum were asked what their favourite...
Last edited: 26 July 2008
A Walk in the Woods 
National Park Service- Great Smoky Mountains  A Walk in the Woods is a full...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Reagan Terrace Attractions 
Reagan Terrace Attractions (Fort Fun) offers: *Old Gatlinburg Miniature Golf...
Last edited: 08 September 2009
Smoky Mountain Outdoors 
White Water Rafting, www.smokymountain...   Visit on facebook...
Last edited: 22 October 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
     In Gatlinburg, big hearty Southern meals are generally the rule.       The...
Last edited: 21 September 2006
Buckhorn Inn 
The Buckhorm Inn Restaurant offers a four-course dinner at $35/person.  At...
Last edited: 03 July 2009
Mountain Lodge Restaurant 
Open for breakfast and lunch only, beginning at 7:00 a.m. Ron and Jennifer...
Last edited: 27 January 2009
Wild Plum Tea Room 
The Wild Plum Tea room is jewel in the Arts & Crafts Community of...
Last edited: 29 September 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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