There is no better way to cap off your summer break than with one last trip somewhere fun. The best place to spend that summer getaway is right here in Gatlinburg. You will be right at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains and have all kinds of summer activities all around you. The best time for one last summer getaway is Labor Day Weekend. This holiday weekend often provides many with a three day break from work and school. Take a look at what your Labor Day in Gatlinburg TN will look like this year:
Cool Off at Ripley’s
A Labor Day Weekend trip is all about getting the family together and having one last hoorah before the fall season comes around the corner. Gatlinburg is full of great attractions including Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. This local aquarium can be found in Downtown Gatlinburg and features thousands of colorful fish and aquatic creatures. Gatlinburg can have some hot temperatures during the summer so some time in a cool aquarium is perfect for a warm day. Explore different exhibits and experiences including going on the glass bottom boat adventure to see everything swim below you. Your family will marvel at the sharks, rays, penguins, and more here at Ripley’s. Behind the scenes tours help you get a glimpse to the life of helping out these wonderful animals. Make sure to check out all of the other incredible attractions that Ripley’s has here in Gatlinburg for a full day of activities!
Check Out Ober Gatlinburg
Some more family fun can be found over at Ober Gatlinburg. To find Ober Gatlinburg all you have to do is look up. This attraction can be found up in the trees and is an outdoor playground. Head over to Downtown Gatlinburg where you can find Ober’s gondola that will take you up to the top. Ober is best known in the winter for its winter sports and slopes but during the summer it offers a new kind of fun. Take a ride on the Tennessee Flyer, an outdoor roller coaster that will take you on high speeds. The Smoky Mountain Bobsled is a luge ride from top to bottom. Try out ice skating in the indoor rink. Little kids will have a blast with the carousel, chair swing, and bumper cars too. The more adventurous can enjoy some downhill mountain biking on the slopes that will get winter snow in a few months. All of this and more is ready for you here at Ober.
Go Up the Gatlinburg Space Needle
Another great attraction to help you beat the heat on a hot summer day is the Gatlinburg Space Needle! This is Gatlinburg’s tallest building right here in Downtown Gatlinburg and is the center of town. Visitors can ride up the elevator to take you to the top of the observation deck. From here you will have unparalleled views of the surrounding city and mountains too. This is the perfect attraction for sightseers and others wanting to get a different view of Gatlinburg. The observation deck is not the only fun here at the Gatlinburg Space Needle either. Head back downstairs where you will find a 30,000 square foot arcade filled with a variety of simulators and amusement games for you to enjoy. Try to earn as many tickets as possible to get your chance to win some fun prizes! The Gatlinburg Space Needle is also the home of the Iris Theater where you can catch the Impossible show, a magic show filled with mindreading and mayhem. There is something for everyone so don’t miss out on the Gatlinburg Space Needle!
Visit the Great Smoky Mountains
You cannot visit Gatlinburg without making a stop over at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You have probably heard of the Great Smoky Mountains before as it is the most visited national park in the country! You will find that the Great Smoky Mountains features miles upon miles of hiking trails that you are free to explore. Some popular trails here in the park include Charlies Bunion, Rainbow Falls, and Alum Cave Bluffs. Labor Day Weekend is a great time to get in some hiking before the temperatures start to drop over the fall season. Since Labor Day Weekend is a popular travel time make sure to get to the park early so you can avoid the eventual crowds over the weekend. There is no better time to see the Great Smoky Mountains up close!
Get Ready for Gatlinburg
You deserve one last vacation getaway before the end of the summer so make sure to plan for Labor Day in Gatlinburg TN as soon as you can. Gatlinburg has all of these fun activities and so much more. Simply find your favorite vacation rental and book today.
