Located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a quaint and bustling town named Gatlinburg. This charming town is nestled in a valley surrounded by the park on all sides. The mountains peer at you in sheer grandeur throughout the town and create a visual splendor for all to enjoy.   Gatlinburg hosts many of the 9,000,000 vacationers who eagerly visit the park each year. Reservations are a good idea since the Great Smoky Mountain Park holds the honor of being the most visited park in the United States and can be very busy during certain times of the year. In addition, 10,000 couples visit each year to enter into matrimony.   In Gatlinburg you’ll discover a majestic forest, adventurous hiking trails, gleaming mountains, slow flowing streams, and a grand variety of wildlife. Among this incredible majesty are 100s of shops, galleries, resorts and restaurants to make your stay as convenient and comfortable as possible.   You’ll find accommodations and eateries to satisfy any budget. You can stay in a four star chalet nestled in the mountain tops overlooking town, a campground for the nature lover, or you can choose from many other fine hotels, motels, and Bed & Breakfasts.   Fine dining is a staple of Gatlinburg featuring delectable dishes that will dazzle your taste buds. However, those on a budget will find less expensive restaurants where atmosphere takes a backseat to good food. You’ll also find excellent eateries that specialize in down home southern delights.   The summer tends to be a busy time for the park and you may experience difficulty trying to get around Gatlinburg in a car. A less stressful solution is to leave the car parked and walk or take the charming trolley that runs through town for a modest fee of 25 cents per person.   Recreation is unlimited here with something for everyone. There’s skiing in the winter with tram rides in the summer, golf, horseback riding, a crafts center, museums, dinner theater, ice skating, bungee jumping, water slides, fishing, camping, hiking, mountain climbing, and much more.   So bring along your adventurous side and take a vacation that will have you talking for years to come. Tell them you saw it on SmokiesOnline.com!