--- title: Here's Why You Should Visit Gatlinburg This Fall description: Fall is my favorite season! It also happens to be one of the best times of year to travel- and there's no better place to travel to than Gatlinburg! 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It also happens to be one of the best times of year to travel- and there's no better place to travel to than Gatlinburg! Here's why you should visit Gatlinburg this fall.  ![benjamin-voros-wITd9_eDTw8-unsplash](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/benjamin-voros-wITd9_eDTw8-unsplash.jpg?width=2918&name=benjamin-voros-wITd9_eDTw8-unsplash.jpg) #### Leaf Peeping  Gatlinburg's fall foliage is gorgeous! Immerse yourself in the beauty by taking one of the [best local leaf peeping hikes](https://smokymountains.com/park/blog/top-5-trails-see-fall-foliage-great-smoky-mountains/). Don't feel like exercising? Take a drive and admire the leaves! We recommend [Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail](https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/roaringfork.htm) or [Little River Road](https://smokymountains.com/park/things-to-do/little-river-road/). Time your trip to see peak leaf color using this fall foliage map: [https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/](https://smokymountains.com/fall-foliage-map/)  #### Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes  Who doesn't love spending the day picking out pumpkins or exploring a corn maze!? Check out [Kyker Farms Corn Maze](http://www.kykerfarmscornmaze.com/) in Sevierville for an afternoon of fall fun. You can also venture across the state border to [Darnell Farms](https://darnellfarms.com/) in Bryson City, NC.  ![maddy-baker-gS32T4TxSJY-unsplash](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/maddy-baker-gS32T4TxSJY-unsplash.jpg?width=5616&name=maddy-baker-gS32T4TxSJY-unsplash.jpg) #### Fall Festivals  There are many fall festivals that take place in and near Gatlinburg! [Oktoberfest at Ober](https://www.gatlinburg.com/event/oktoberfest-at-ober/12/) (September 23 - October 30) is a popular choice for beer lovers. If you prefer wine over beer, then you'll enjoy the [Gatlinburg Garden Club Wine Festival](https://www.facebook.com/Gatlinburg-Garden-Club-113120561456320) (October 15). For artisan gifts, visit the [Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair](https://craftsmenfair.com/) (October 13 - October 30).  Have a great fall adventure in Gatlinburg! 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