RV rental Gatlinburg, TN: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

Most of the activities here are centered around getting you ready for your park adventure, but there’s still quite a bit to enjoy in town, too. If you’re looking for some travel souvenirs the Village Shops should be your first stop. Built to look like quaint, countryside cottages, the shops stock everything from locally made candles to hot sauce. Speaking of which, you might want to take a look around at All Sauced Up, where you can sample all the hot sauces your stomach can handle. If sweets are more to your liking, pick up a few bags full at Aunt Mahalia’s Candy or Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen. While known as an outdoor lover’s paradise, the Blue Mountain region also has its share of culture, which can be found on display at the Heartwood and Paul Murray galleries. Make time for the Hollywood Star Cars Museum, which features all kinds of classic cars, specifically ones which have played a prominent role in popular films. Prefer something more off-beat? See one of the largest collections of salt and pepper shakers at the, you guessed it, Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum. You probably never thought that would have its own curated collection, did you?

There’s no excuse for not spending time outside when you’ve got a national park at the doorstep of your Gatlinburg travel trailer rental or RV. However, getting into the park, especially during summer traffic can be a hassle and sometimes you might want to do something closer to your campground. For an adrenaline rush, check out White Oaks Zip Lines, Zip Gatlinburg, or CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains, all of which offer fast-paced rides through the forest canopy. On the other hand, if you’d prefer to enjoy nature from the confines of an air-conditioned Gatlinburg rental motorhome, the Newfound Gap scenic drive should be right up your alley. The observation point at the drive’s summit is perfect for photo ops or just stretching your legs. However, most visitors to Gatlinburg are coming to take a walk in the famed woods of the Great Smoky Mountains. The two-mile-long Gatlinburg Trail is a popular way to get there, leaving from the edge of town and making its way towards the park’s Sugarlands Visitor Center. It’s an easy trail suitable for all fitness levels. A more strenuous (though extremely rewarding) hike is to Clingman’s Dome, the highest point in the park. It’s only a one-mile round trip, but it’s a bit steeper than the Gatlinburg Trail. If you want to get a full day hike in and are up for a challenge, one of the best hikes in the park is the Mount Sterling Loop, which requires a 4,200-foot climb to the summit. You’ll definitely need to be in good physical condition to pull this one off, but the views from the top are astounding.