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Is Gatlinburg in a Dry County? (Sevier Co.)

Is Gatlinburg a dry county? Moonshine and moonshine tasting is well known in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville. There are also wineries and samples inside … Read more

Categories Gateway Cities, Gatlinburg
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Are There Mountain Lions in the Smoky Mountains?

Are there mountain lions in the Great Smoky Mountains? Many have claimed to see the big cats in the beautiful and wide span of the … Read more

Categories Great Smoky Mountains, National Parks
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Is Gatlinburg a Good Place to Buy a Rental Property?

Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is a popular tourist destination that combines the natural beauty of those mountains with fun and exciting tourist attractions. … Read more

Categories Gatlinburg
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Why is Gatlinburg’s Traffic So Bad?

Gatlinburg is home to the Smokey Mountains and is an all-around beautiful city to visit any time of the year. Like any other tourist destination, … Read more

Categories Gateway Cities, Gatlinburg
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10 Touristy Things To Do Near Gatlinburg

It is difficult to brand an entire town as a tourist trap, but there are plenty out there and Gatlinburg seems to fit the bill … Read more

Categories Gateway Cities, Gatlinburg
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Is Gatlinburg Trashy?

Whether or not Gatlinburg is considered trashy is an opinion. Some people may think it is partly because of the way the town mushroomed, and … Read more

Categories Gateway Cities, Gatlinburg
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What Food is Gatlinburg Famous For? (15 Examples)

Gatlinburg is the gateway to the Smoky Mountains and here you’ll experience great food, a great atmosphere, and many great experiences. That is what you … Read more

Categories Gateway Cities, Gatlinburg
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Best National Parks To Visit by Month (Locations, Average Temps)

Although the high season of most National Parks is during the summer, there’s a park worth visiting every month of the year. If you want … Read more

Categories National Parks
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9 Places You Can Take Your Dog in Gatlinburg

As the most popular gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg is a bustling town that caters to tourists. Unique gift shops, restaurants, … Read more

Categories Gateway Cities, Gatlinburg
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Are There Grizzly Bears in the Smokies?

Between Knoxville, Tennessee and Asheville, North Carolina, lies the Smoky Mountains. The national park is home to dozens of hiking trails and historic structures you … Read more

Categories Great Smoky Mountains, National Parks
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