Fall is fast approaching and there's no better place to experience the wonders of the fall colors than Gatlinburg and the surrounding Great Smoky Mountains! Now is the time to start planning your discount Gatlinburg vacation.

Millions of visitors annually flock to Gatlinburg, the official gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While the Park is offers a spectacular getaway any time of year, the fall color season is by far the most popular time to visit. Of course, fall also means the harvest season and the beautiful mountain community of Gatlinburg, Tennessee will be rolling out the welcome wagons, decorating the streets and storefronts and preparing for a busy and exciting autumn celebration.

As the rolling hills of the Great Smoky Mountains begin to explode in a colorful palette of reds, oranges and yellows, local artisans will share their amazing craft heritage during the 34th annual Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair held Oct 8-25, 2009.

The Craftsmen Fair features more than 200 booths offering some of the nation's finest handiwork. Artisans on hand to demonstrate their skills, answer questions and offer their unique art for sale. Visitors will also enjoy live bluegrass and country music.

The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community represents the largest group of independent artisans in North America and offers the best in a wide range of craft shops, including pottery, woodcarving, candle making, quilting, weaving, broom making, painting and other fine art.

Gatlinburg is a quaint mountainside community in the heart of the scenic Great Smoky Mountains. Surrounded by nature's beauty, Gatlinburg is teeming with not just arts & crafts but also antique shops, cafes and diners, and a variety of family entertainment venues and tourist attractions.

From fun-filled dinner shows and theme parks like the ever-popular Dollywood to outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, golf, tennis and white water rafting, it's no wonder that millions of visitors vacation in Gatlinburg every year.

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