GATLINBURG, TN

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Gatlinburg Situated in Sevier County, Tennessee, where U.S. Highway 441 meets Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is a mountain resort destination like no other. If you’re looking for a vacation experience rich in colorful mountain heritage, well-stocked with flashy luxuries and modern amenities, Gatlinburg is it. You can find a broad range of options for lodging, dining, relaxing and adventure in this welcoming community.


In the early 19th century, William Ogle returned to South Carolina after visiting the east Tennessee region. Referring to the area as “The Land of Paradise,” Ogle began preparations to move his family to Gatlinburg, TN. Unfortunately, he passed away before he could realize his dream. His wife, Martha Jane, not wanting her late husband’s plans die with him, moved the family in 1807, and built Gatlinburg’s first cabin.


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Before Great Smoky Mountains National Park opened in 1934, Gatlinburg was a quaint little log cabin hamlet with about 600 inhabitants. Its... more

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28 reviews of Gatlinburg, TN
heaven on earth
Submitted by:cmicurt
May 30, 2009
Our family loves the area there is a lot to keep you busy or you can just relax. We always stay in beautiful cabins that are clean and well maintained thru Timbercreekcabins.com The teenagers even love going there and driving in the mountains.
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Our family loves the area there is a lot to keep you busy or you can just relax. We always stay in beautiful cabins that are clean and well maintained thru Timbercreekcabins.com The teenagers even love going there and driving in the mountains.
Date of Trip to : May2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $1001-$2000
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Gatlinburg Cabins
Submitted by:jjillson
May 19, 2009
My family had the best time ever visiting the Great Smoky Mountains. The area was beautiful and there were endless activities for the family. We stayed in Starr Crest Resort which was adjacent to Dollywood. Our cabin was top notch loaded with everything and very clean. We found a great deal on our cabin at http://www.GatlinburgCabinFinder.com... More
My family had the best time ever visiting the Great Smoky Mountains. The area was beautiful and there were endless activities for the family. We stayed in Starr Crest Resort which was adjacent to Dollywood. Our cabin was top notch loaded with everything and very clean. We found a great deal on our cabin at http://www.GatlinburgCabinFinder.com
Date of Trip to : May2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $500-$1000
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Made everyone ill!!!
Submitted by:ahgirlblonde007
March 8, 2009
Greenbrier Restaurant
I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone!!! We had the private dining area reserved for our wedding reception. There were 25 people in total. The service was poor we only had 1 waitress. It took an hour just to get our drinks served. Then over an additional hour to get our food served to us cold. I discussed my concerns with the manager that night just to have it excused to us having 2 additional people attending the reception. Our meal in total was close to 600 d... More
Greenbrier Restaurant
I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone!!! We had the private dining area reserved for our wedding reception. There were 25 people in total. The service was poor we only had 1 waitress. It took an hour just to get our drinks served. Then over an additional hour to get our food served to us cold. I discussed my concerns with the manager that night just to have it excused to us having 2 additional people attending the reception. Our meal in total was close to 600 dollars not worth that much. The following day 20 people out of the 25 were violently ill with massive stomach craps projectile vomiting and diarrhea. The 5 that did not get sick either did not eat or were children eating chicken nuggets. After calling the restaurant and notifying them of our dissatisfaction the manager that I spoke to accepted no responsibility and made no attempt at mending the situation. Again as previously stated I would never recommend this restaurant. Nor would I ever eat there again!!!

Amber Hamilton
Date of Trip to : February2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
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