--- title: Plan a Summer Trip to Gatlinburg description: Gatlinburg is an awesome summer destination! If you've never visited in the summer, then you need to plan a trip. 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If you've never visited in the summer, then you need to plan a trip. If you've been before, then you know how great it is and you should also plan a trip.  ![amy-baugess-VeEhhFPddxQ-unsplash](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/amy-baugess-VeEhhFPddxQ-unsplash.jpg?width=6000&name=amy-baugess-VeEhhFPddxQ-unsplash.jpg) Gatlinburg is an incredible family-friendly summer vacation destination. It is fun and scenic. Surrounded by the stunning Smoky Mountains, the scenery is endlessly enchanting and utterly serene. When the weather warms up, the wildlife comes to life and the plants flourish, leaving you with no shortage of terrific things to look at. [Go on a hike](https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/tennessee/great-smoky-mountains-national-park) and admire the natural beauty, or find a lookout and take in the views from above town!  ![sean-foster-AxXx_UHRvIk-unsplash](https://www.smokymountains.me/hs-fs/hubfs/sean-foster-AxXx_UHRvIk-unsplash.jpg?width=5184&name=sean-foster-AxXx_UHRvIk-unsplash.jpg) The Parkway has everything you could need. You'll find candy shops, pancake houses, clothing shops, and amazing attractions. You can spend the day indoors at the [aquarium](https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/gatlinburg/) or outdoors at [Anakeesta](https://anakeesta.com/). There's a little bit of everything- you'll never get bored! As a bonus, it is easily walkable!  What is your favorite thing to do in Gatlinburg in the summer? 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