Gatlinburg: with the Great Smoky Mountains and Pigeon Forge (Tourist Town Guides) by Amy Bender

Introduction     15
How to Use this Book     16
Gatlinburg History     21
Area Orientation     27
Things to Do in Gatlinburg     29
Planning Your Trip     30
Seasons and Temperatures     32
Packing for your Trip     34
Getting to Gatlinburg     35
Shuttle Services     36
Directions by Car     37
Getting Around Gatlinburg     38
Attractions and Museums     41
Ripley's Entertainment     41
Walk-Through Attractions     45
Shows and Tours     48
Rides and Amusements     50
Outdoor Activities     57
Whitewater Rafting     57
Skiing     58
Horseback Riding     59
Golfing     60
Outfitters     60
Shopping     65
Arts and Crafts     71
Dining Out     77
Lunch and Dinner     77
Breakfast, Coffee and Snacks     86
Sevierville Dining     88
Asheville Dining     89
Accommodations     93
Bed and Breakfasts     93
Cabinand Chalet Rentals     96
Condominiums     99
Hotels and Motels     100
Camping     104
Tying the Knot     107
Getting a Marriage License     107
Wedding Chapels     108
Wedding Services     110
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park     125
Park Information     125
Visitor Centers     130
Points of Interest in the Park     131
Outdoor Activities in the Park     135
Hiking Trails     137
Auto Touring     138
Pigeon Forge     143
Dollywood     143
Area Attractions     146
Dining     149
Pancakes     149
Lunch and Dinner     150
Shopping     153
Accommodations     154
Other Areas     159
Sevierville     159
Asheville     162
Recommendations     167
Travel Scenarios     167
Websites     174
Index     179