{"id":431,"date":"2019-01-08T11:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-01-08T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/olered.com\/gatlinburg\/?p=431"},"modified":"2021-01-05T03:30:57","modified_gmt":"2021-01-05T08:30:57","slug":"10-reasons-why-we-love-gatlinburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/olered.com\/gatlinburg\/articles\/2019\/10-reasons-why-we-love-gatlinburg\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Reasons Why We Love Gatlinburg"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ole Red Gatlinburg is officially open! Here are all the reasons we’ve fallen in love with this cool town, and why you\u2019ll love it, too.<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. It\u2019s the doorstep to the Smokies.<\/h2>\n

More people visit the Great Smoky Mountains than they do any other national park \u2014 and for good reason. There\u2019s nothing better than cruising along its winding roads, your face toward the wind and your back against your troubles. We think this is pretty cool, too: It\u2019s one of the oldest mountain ranges on earth, has more than 100 tree species, and is the \u201cSalamander Capital of the World.\u201d Two park trailheads are located within a mile and some change from Ole Red Gatlinburg\u2019s door. Nature within a stone\u2019s throw of a glass of sangria. We\u2019re down with that.<\/p>\n

\"\" Photograph courtesy of Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/span><\/p>\n

2. You can take in the views from just about anywhere.<\/h3>\n

If a ride on a ski lift, rather than a hike, is more your speed \u2014 especially after chowing down on Ole Red\u2019s Southern Tater Tot Poutine<\/a> \u2014 we feel ya. The great thing about Gatlinburg is that you can enjoy its mountain vistas from just about anywhere, from Clingmans Dome to the Gatlinburg Space Needle.<\/p>\n

\"\" Photograph courtesy of The Pancake Pantry<\/span><\/p>\n

3. All. The. Pancakes.<\/h3>\n

This town has got a thing for fluffy stacks of pancakes. With a flapjack house on practically every corner, Gatlinburg could probably sustain itself on syrup and syrup alone. We don\u2019t question it; we embrace it. Because oatmeal is sad.<\/p>\n

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4. Bet your town doesn\u2019t have a living mascot.<\/h3>\n

A mascot around these parts, the ubiquitous black bear is immortalized in the form of garden figurines, salt and pepper shakers, and yep, even toilet seats. Spotting the real-life version of one of these local celebrities is a lot like catching a glimpse of Blake Shelton in the flesh. Hey, be cool, OK? No really, it\u2019s a bear. You gotta be cool.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photograph courtesy of Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/span><\/p>\n

5. What can we say? We just love love.<\/h3>\n

Gatlinburg is known as the wedding capital of the South. Something about this place just gives you that lovin\u2019 feelin\u2019, whether you\u2019re tying the knot or renewing those vows.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photograph courtesy of Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/span><\/p>\n

6. The people are daggum crafty.<\/h3>\n

Gatlinburg\u2019s got a big arts and crafts community. In just an 8-mile stretch, you\u2019ll find more than 100 artists and craftsmen who work with a variety of mediums, from clay to metal to fabric to wood. As for us? We can nail two two-by-fours together. Maybe. Good thing live music is our specialty.<\/p>\n

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7. We’ve got spirit(s). How about you?<\/h3>\n

During Prohibition, \u201cmoonshiners\u201d used to cart around illegal corn whiskey all around the Appalachian mountains in the stealth of the night, earning moonshine its \u201cwhite lightning\u201d nickname. Liquor-making is no longer illegal \u2014 surprise \u2014 but traces of the region\u2019s outlaw past can be found at several distilleries that call Gatlinburg home.<\/p>\n

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8. You\u2019ll never know what you\u2019ll find.<\/h3>\n

Whether you need to stock up on socks or wall clocks, insanely spicy hot sauce or fudge, Gatlinburg\u2019s got it all. Specialty shops along the Gatlinburg Strip point you to all the things you never knew you needed \u2026 until now. No paycheck is safe.<\/p>\n

\"\"Photograph courtesy of Gatlinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau<\/span><\/p>\n

9. This town is worth visiting any time of year.<\/h3>\n

Gatlinburg looks good in any season. Enjoy snowtubing and skiing in the winter, wildflowers in the spring, alpine slides and water rides in the summer, and bright foliage in the fall. You can visit one part of the year and have a completely different experience a few months later.<\/p>\n

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10. Roots run deep.<\/h3>\n

When walking down the Strip, it\u2019s not hard to find a family with at least three generations represented. Kin is important around here, which is why folks will come back year after year to celebrate new milestones together.<\/p>\n

Gatlinburg’s a family tradition \u2014 and we’re honored to be a part of it.<\/p>\n

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