Gatlinburg Tennessee During
October
Out of all the different seasons and
months in
Gatlinburg Tennessee, one of the best times to visit
the area is in the fall of the year. October rolls in
with cool, fall weather and the beauty of colorful fall
foliage. October in Gatlinburg Tennessee is one of the
most popular and busiest months out of the year. If
you’ve ever been to the Smoky Mountains in October you
will quickly understand why people come back year after
year to see the beauty of nature that surrounds the
small mountain town of Gatlinburg. Many fall festivals
take place right in downtown Gatlinburg, which only
makes it even more convenient to experience the
excitement of downtown.
The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival continues for the
entire month of October so there’s no excuse for missing
this fun event. The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival,
which takes place in downtown Gatlinburg is full of
decorations for fall, old fashioned hayrides, special
entertainment and events and even some arts and crafts
booths for you to enjoy. Storekeepers join together to
make the beauty come to life even more as store fronts
are decorated in crisp, autumn colors to make downtown
Gatlinburg even more beautiful. During the Smoky
Mountain Harvest Festival you will get a chance to see
why the
Gatlinburg area is known for its craft shops,
pottery, woodcarvings, candles, quilts, and paintings.
October 9th marks the beginning of the Gatlinburg
Craftsmen’s Fair, which is a must see event in the month
of October. This event will last all month long, ending
on the 26th. At the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair you will
view over 200 booths with some of the world’s best art
work. Artists are on the spot to answer questions, sale
their masterpieces and even demonstrate their unique art
skills. Gatlinburg Tennessee is known for its rich
southern heritage of craftsmanship. The
Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair will be held at the
Gatlinburg Convention Center, which is located near
every activity in downtown Gatlinburg. Oh, and don’t
forget that there will be shows with live bluegrass and
country music so don’t miss out.
Also continuing for the month of October will be the Old
Fashioned Hayrides. These old fashioned hayrides go
straight through downtown Gatlinburg and each hayride
gives you a wonderful opportunity to view every angle of
the Great Smoky Mountains National Park that surrounds
the small mountain town. The Old Fashioned Hayrides are
a great form of entertainment that all ages will be sure
to enjoy. Each hayride departs from the Mountain Mall at
traffic light number 6, right in downtown Gatlinburg.
Old Fashioned Hayrides run every 45 minutes, beginning
at 5 pm and ending at 9 pm. Another plus about these
hayrides would be the fact that the proceeds will
benefit United Way, so kick back and enjoy and fun
hayride while helping out others.
Gatlinburg Tennessee is also full of other fun and
exciting activities that you can enjoy during the month
of October. Since the weather is not too cold putt-putt
golf is a wonderful idea. Many putt-putt golf places are
right in downtown so no need to look around for the
perfect one. Also located right in downtown Gatlinburg
are several shops,
Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, Hollywood Stars
Cars Museum, Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, Guinness Book
of World Records Museum, and the Ripley’s Aquarium of
the Smoky Mountains. Several restaurants and small snack
shops line the streets of downtown as well. You can even
park your vehicle in one of the many parking lots in the
area and spend the entire day walking around downtown
and visiting every attraction in the area.
Oh, do not forget that not every
activity is located in downtown Gatlinburg. Ride the ski
lifts or the Aerial Tramway to the top of Ski Mountain
to Ober Gatlinburg and enjoy fun activities on top of
the mountain or to see the beauty of the Mountains from
up high. Ober Gatlinburg is not just a ski resort but an
inside amusement park with arcade games, small shops and
eateries and a large indoor ice skating rink. While
winter has not arrived yet you can still experience
skating on real ice on this indoor arena. You can spend
an entire day downtown or on top of the mountain but
either way you’re going to have a blast in Gatlinburg
Tennessee during the month of October. Do not forget
that you will need a place to stay for your fall
vacation. Call Cabins For You quickly to reserve one of
our
Gatlinburg cabins for October. It is a busy
month, so remember, the longer you wait the less chance
of booking your favorite Gatlinburg cabin rental! |
