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Getting to Gatlinburg
By Bob Foster of American Patriot Getaways
So you’ve already made the easy decision to come visit Gatlinburg, Tennessee,great! Next, you need to think about how you will get there. There are a number of easy options, which contributes to the region’s popularity as a vacation destination. No matter where you are coming from, you will find a fairly simple way to get to eastern Tennessee and to the Great Smoky Mountains. By Car Did you know that about half of the United States, population is within a day’s drive of Gatlinburg? It’s true! So unless you are coming from the west coast, there’s no real reason to skip out on this trip. In general, you can get there by taking I-40 to Exit 407 and going south through Sevierville and Pigeon Forge. This can be crowded and slow during the peak tourist season, so here are some easy, alternative ways to get there from neighboring states and cities: If you are coming from somewhere in Virginia, take I-81 South to I-40 East and get off at Newport (Exit 435). Then, follow Highway 321 South into Gatlinburg. This should take about 45 minutes from the interstate. If you are coming from Lexington, Tennessee, take I-75 North and follow Highway 321 to I-40 East to Exit 435. This should also take approximately 45 minutes from the interstate. If you are coming from Chattanooga, Tennessee, take Exit 81 on I-75 North, following Highway 321 North to Gatlinburg through Maryville and Townsend. This will take about an hour and ten minutes from the interstate. If you are coming from Nashville, you will take I-75 South and follow the same directions as if you were coming from Chattanooga. If you are coming from Asheville, North Carolina, take I-40 West to Exit 440 and follow Highway 321 South to Gatlinburg. This will take only about 45 minutes. If you are coming from Atlanta, Georgia, take I-85 North to I-985 North to US 23. Take US 23 to Highway 23/441, changing to Highway 74/441 through Cherokee, North Carolina. It will take you about 4 hours and ten minutes to reach Gatlinburg’s exit. If you are coming from farther away than these cities, you might want to consider flying. Gatlinburg’s nearest airport is the Knoxville , McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). It is in Alcoa, Tennessee, about 55 miles north of Gatlinburg. A number of major airlines serve this airport, including AirTran, Allegiant, American Airlines, Continental, Delta,
Once you arrive to the airport, you will most likely want to rent a car. This is the easiest way to get to Gatlinburg from the airport and the best way to get around once you are in Gatlinburg. Most of the major car rental companies are available at this airport, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty. Choosing a place that is easy to access, while still being away from home, will only add to the relaxation potential that everyone looks for in a vacation. Wherever you are coming from, Gatlinburg is a convenient and friendly place to have a vacation. Learn more about getting around in the Smokies at the largest resource for Gatlinburg cabins at www.PatriotGetaways.com, make sure to follow the link to the blog.
Born and raised in the Smoky Mountain region, Bob Foster became a passionate expert on this part of the country even as a child. Years later Bob turned that childhood passion and expertise into a profession when Bob became a general manager for the family business that specializes in rentals of Gatlinburg cabins and Pigeon Forge cabins, both towns being in the heart of the Smokies. The company motto is "Creating guests for life by offering an experience of a lifetime" and it is with that thought in mind that Bob started a blog fully dedicated to information about the Smokies, which can be found at blog.patriotgetaways.com.
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