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Stream in the Smoky Mountains national park

Explore The Area

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America's most visited national park and with 520,000 acres of lush landscape and beauty, it's easy to see why. In 2018 the park welcomed 11,421,200 million visitors. The second most visited national park, the Grand Canyon, had half of the number of guests. Due to the park being our right next door to the city, a large percentage of those traveling to experience the Smokies choose to stay in Gatlinburg. That's why we wanted to put together a few interesting facts about the Smokies and the beautiful mountains that we call home. We want you to have fun facts to add to the excitement of your vacation and when you arrive at The Appy, we want you to feel like you have arrived at your home away from home. As you read along, we hope that you'll enjoy getting to know the Great Smokies!

Gatlinburg is packed with great attractions, including multiple Ripley's family fun spots. You'll find everything from the Ripley's Aquarium to even the Ripley's Davey Crockett Mini-golf, located directly in front of our hotel. With so many options to choose from, we wanted to highlight a few of the best to help you to plan the perfect vacation for your family!

Gatlinburg is known for its appeal to couples looking for a romantic getaway. From proposals with a breathtaking view as the backdrop to Smoky Mountain weddings and honeymoons, love and romance are always in the air. At The Appy Lodge, we think you'll find a perfect blend of adventure and romance. Here are 5 reasons that you should stay with us during your next romantic getaway:

The Appy Lodge was created with the desire pay respect to everyone that worked to make the Appalachian Trail a reality as well as those that have walked the foot path for the people over the years. While we do have a great love for the past, we also have an unwavering love for the future. We have witnessed first hand the blessings that come with a deep connection to the mountains and the great outdoors. Blessings that then turn into the blessed working to care for and protect our mountains. That is why we hope that during your stay with us you will not only enjoy your visit, but you will also be inspired to explore the mountains that we call home. More importantly, we hope that you will take the children in your life along with you. Because the mountains that they fall in love with today will be the mountains that they protect tomorrow. Mountains that will, in turn, bless their lives for a lifetime. To help get you started we have put together 5 kid-friendly trails in the Smoky Mountains for your next hike.

The Appy Lodge was not only created as a place to pay homage to the Appalachian Trail but also with a hope to encourage guests to fall in love with the great outdoors. We want your family to have a great experience in Gatlinburg and leave with unforgettable memories of your time in our beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Our Appy family would love to see your children year after year and have the opportunity to see them grow into great stewards of the mountains. We have put together a list of some of the reasons that we believe you will find our hotel to be the perfect place for your family.

During your vacation in the Smokies, you'll find numerous shops filled with souvenirs. However, we wanted to provide you with a list of the 4 best souvenir shops in Gatlinburg to get you started! We hope you have a wonderful time exploring the city during your stay with us!

Gatlinburg and the Smokies offer endless possibilities for places to visit and explore on your vacation. We wanted to help get you started with 6 of our favorite places to visit in Gatlinburg. Staying with us at our downtown Gatlinburg hotel will allow you to access many of the destinations easily, some locations are within walking distance of the hotel.

Our downtown Gatlinburg hotel offers numerous lodging and ticket packages for your stay with us. From favorite shows, Ripley's attractions, Anakeesta and more you'll find the perfect package for your vacation in the Smokies. We also offer the opportunity to customize the package of your choice to fit your trip. To help you decide, we have put together 4 reasons to take advantage of our Gatlinburg vacation packages when booking your room with our hotel.

The Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail is one of America's most treasured gems. The trail that runs over 2,000 miles throughout 14 states is a footpath for the people that inspires millions to take a hike each year. Our hotel was created as a homage to not only the trail but also to all of the dreamers that worked to make the Appalachian Trail a reality. While staying with us, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the history of the A.T, the different sections that you would experience on a thru-hike and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Appalachians. Our hope is that during your time with us, you'll find yourself inspired to also explore the trail. That's why we have put together five tips for hiking the Great Smoky Mountains section of the AT. The following tips will help you to have the best experience possible while at The Appy, in the Smokies, and on the trail.

Planning a trip to Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains? A vacation in the Smokies isn't complete without spending time at the many attractions that Gatlinburg has to offer. At The Appy Lodge, we're far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the city to be quiet and cozy. However, we're close enough to still be within walking distance of some of the most loved attractions in Gatlinburg. Our hotel also offers free parking and a trolley stop on our property. During your stay with us, you'll have easy access to not only the following 4 attractions but many others as well.

During your stay at our hotel in Gatlinburg, TN you'll find many amenities that will add to the enjoyment of your vacation. Our hotel is an excellent place to make the most of your vacation to the Smoky Mountains. We offer free guest parking, a trolley stop on our property, a fitness room, gift shop and much more. The Appy Lodge is also within walking distance of many local attractions. Below, we have shared with you 4 amenities that our guests love about our hotel in Gatlinburg.

Our downtown Gatlinburg hotel, The Appy Lodge, is one of the most unique places that you can stay in the Smokies. Our hotel stands on the foundation of one of America's most treasured gems, The Appalachian Trail. Within the walls of The Appy, you will find displays that pay homage to the dreamers that first envisioned a footpath for the people. A trail that would run from Georgia, through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and then north to Maine. Throughout our halls are photographs from the trail and stories of those that have hiked among the hills and valleys. Our hope is that during your stay with us, you too will be inspired to hike your own hike. We hope that during your time with us that you will find an unwavering love and appreciation for the Appalachians. We have put together 5 things about our downtown Gatlinburg hotel that we are certain you will love!

Gatlinburg is a small town surrounded by the Smoky Mountains that is rich in history. When you stay at our Gatlinburg hotel, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about it, from the Ogle family to the Appalachian Trail. Here are some interesting facts about the history of Gatlinburg for you to learn:

The Appy Lodge sits in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN. We are within minutes of an unlimited amount of restaurants, shops and attractions that will make your trip unforgettable and filled with lifelong memories. Some of those memories, however, can only be made in America's most loved national park. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located just 10 minutes from our hotel. To help you make the most of your time at the park, we've made a list of the top ways you can explore the Smoky Mountains while being a guest at our hotel in Gatlinburg.

Winter in the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg is filled with beauty, celebration, stunning lights and winter wonderland moments. Moments that you will treasure for a lifetime and want to experience time after time. Here at The Appy Lodge, we’ve put together a list of 4 of the best things to do in Gatlinburg in the winter: