• Black bears live in the mountains around Gatlinburg.The Bear goes where the Bear wants to go image by Ian Shorr from Fotolia.com
  
  First settled in 1807 and adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, Tennessee, has a variety of attractions for the V.I.P. guest. The city’s mountain setting provides panoramic views and a choice of outdoor leisure activities. The city itself has a diverse range of restaurants and lodging, and boasts attractions such as the Ripley's Believe It Or Not entertainment center, The Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre and the 407 foot high Space Needle.
  
  

A Walk in the Woods

• This guide service offers walks, from one hour to a full day, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has over 800 miles of trails at elevations between 800 to 6,700 feet. The company offers a shuttle service to get you to the start of your walk and pick you up at the end. Your guide will ensure that you appreciate the diversity of habitats and species, and you might see one of the 1,500 black bears that live in the park.
  
  A Walk in the Woods
  
  4413 Scenic Drive East
  
  Gatlinburg,TN 37738
  
  865-436-8283
  
  awalkinthewoods.com
  
  

Bent Creek Golf Village

• Legendary golfer Gary Player designed the 18 holes of Bent Creek Golf Village’s course, which lies 11 miles from downtown Gatlinburg. Surrounded by mature trees, the first nine holes of this par 72 course run along a green valley with wildflowers. The second nine follow the contours of the mountainside. The course has a golf shop, tuition is available from Professional Golfers’ Association members and the Creek Side grill serves drinks and snacks.
  
  Bent Creek Golf Village
  
  3919 East Parkway
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  865-436-3947
  
  bentcreekgolfcourse.com
  
  

Greenbrier Restaurant

• Set in a log cabin dating from 1939, The Greenbrier Restaurant offers fine dining and has a private room with a capacity of 25 for special occasions. The spacious main dining room features picture windows with woodland views. The menu includes gourmet dishes like Escargot A La Bourguignon, Fried Stuffed Shrimp, and Filet Mignon, and the restaurant takes pride in its homemade desserts.
  
  Greenbrier Restaurant
  
  370 Newman Road
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  865-436-6318
  
  greenbrierrestaurant.com
  
  

Aerial Tramway to Ober Gatlinburg

• For unforgettable views, take the aerial tramway from downtown Gatlinburg 2 miles up the mountainside to the resort of Ober Gatlinburg, 2,700 feet above sea level on top of Mount Harrison. The cable car travels every 20 minutes and the journey time is 10 minutes. Once there, you can enjoy indoor ice skating and water raft rides. In winter, go snow tubing, skiing or snowboarding. A small zoo includes raccoons, flying squirrels and black bears. Ober Gatlinburg’s Restaurant features an open log fire and serves American favorites like Deep Fried Catfish, Country Fried Steak and Pork Chops.
  
  Ober Gatlinburg
  
  1001 Parkway
  
  Gatlinburg, TN 37738
  
  865-436-5423
  
  obergatlinburg.com