Nov 29 2008
Just a short drive…
Just a short drive from Knoxville is Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, Tennessee. Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville are favorite places for many residents and visitors to Knoxville to take a day trip. Whether it is during the heat of August or the frigid cold of January, Gatlinburg, these small cities offer something to do year round.
These small resort towns boast a lively tourism industry thanks in large part to the wildly popular Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Most visitors to the area will take either a leisurely walk on one of the beautiful trails while some visitors will embark on a vigorous multi-day hike on one of the more advanced trails. In the coldest winter months, many adventurous visitor will take to the ski slopes or an endurance cross country ski. There is of course the option to sit by a roaring fireplace in a mountain top cabin with a hot cocoa or relax the muscles sore from shopping or exertion in a hot tub.
Then there are the numerous outlet shopping options, dinner theaters, Dollywood theme park, helicopter rides, and countless other diversions for those who seek a bit of activity. Regardless of the time of year whatever constitutes a vacation for you and your loved ones, these two beautiful mountain towns definitely have you covered. The holiday season is especially festive and in future posts, I will highlight some of the holiday related activities that will warm your heart and lift your spirit.
