Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Whether you take the main thoroughfare or find your way along the winding mountain roads, The Summit of Gatlinburg property is situated in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park is well worth making the trip. In fact, the resort is atop a mountain overlooking the Smokies, the second-most visited national park in the U.S. (Grand Canyon is the most visited).

Summit of Gatlinburg also boasts the only ski resort in the southeast! But, there are too many other outdoor recreational activities to name. For instance, biking or hiking is the perfect way to become one with the area's natural beauty. Whitewater rafting on the Pigeon River will give you quite an adrenaline rush as you barrel along the rushing waters. The spectacular Smoky Mountains dominate the landscape. Put on a headlamp and explore the caves on a spelunking adventure. When winter arrives, you can enjoy downhill skiing.

For more information on this area, please visit the tourism Web site: www.gatlinburg.com.