Top 10 Cheapest Summer Getaways in the USA
| July 27, 2018
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
If you’re looking for a smaller town vibe for your holidays this year, look no further than Gatlinburg, Tennessee, deep in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. In the winter, the small town is home to Tennessee’s only ski resort, but in the summer, the trolley and lift are used to ferry passengers to the top of Crockett Mountain and the Gatlinburg Space Needle, where you can see a beautiful panorama of the mountains. In town, there’s the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, several mini golf courses, and a theme park called Anakeesta. The busy town is perfect for families with young children — there are tons of resorts in the surrounding area, as well as cabins that can be rented individually.
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