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As the Great Smoky Mountains awaken to the warmth of spring there is little that can compare to the appeal of fresh mountain air, delicate crocuses and over 1500 varieties of blooming flowers straining toward the sun.
One reason is that Cades Cove is one of the best spots for wildlife viewing in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Here you can see black bears, whitetail deer, racoons, turkeys, and many other animals.
Take the route from Gatlinburg on Newfound Gap Road and you’ll come upon the Sugarlands Visitor Center for maps and information on the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
The Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is unique because it includes a huge array of different aquatic animals and other wildlife under its enormous roof.
Discover the Winter Splendor of the Smoky Mountain National Park, come see it alive with wonder and beauty during the winter with frozen waterfalls, icicles on the mountain sides, and snow capped mountains.
Places To Eat In Gatlinburg features a medley of dining options from local, down-home delights and traditional American fare to a diverse selection of options with influences from around the world.
Gatlinburg is the main entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with multiple stores to outfit you for the best hikes in Smoky Mountain National Park and minutes from Cades Cove.
Shopping in Gatlinburg may be part of why many visitors come to the area each season with such a wide variety of opptions there is something for every taste.
All Sauced Up offers free sampling ranging from mild to devilishly hot sauces, Barbeque Sauces, Salsa’s, Jams and Jellies, Salad Dressings, Gourmet Peanut Butter and many more. Carrying the sauce that claims to be the hottest in the world could be a tong scorcher if you sample all of the range of hot sauces.