Gatlinburg Visitors Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains

The Great Smoky Mountains, www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm, is the most visited National Park in the United States, and it's no wonder: This vast region provides activities for people of all ages. Probably the most recognized town in the Smokies is Gatlinburg.

Gatlinburg is home to some of the Smokies' favorite attractions, including the massive Ripley's Aquarium, Gatlinburg.RipleyAquariums.com. The Ober Gatlinburg OberGatlinburg.com provides families with a host of great activities that the ski basin including snow skiing and snow boarding, a tube hill, a summer amusement park, a nature observatory, and an ice skating rink!

If gambling is your thing, no problem: Harrah's Casino Caesars.com in Cherokee will provide you with hours of gambling fun.

Up for some fly fishing? The Great Smoky Mountains is one of America's best kept secrets, with over 800 miles of rivers and streams to fish. Treat yourself to a day on the water with nationally acclaimed guide and author Ian Rutter RandRFlyFishing.com.

The Smokies is famous for its Las Vegas-style shows, including the Black Bear Jamboree BlackBearJamboree.com, The Comedy Barn ComedyBarn.com, Miracle Theater MiracleTheatre.com, Country Tonite CountryToniteTheater.com, and one of the longest running theatre shows, Sweet Fanny Adams in Gatlinburg SweetFannyAdams.com.