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Welcome Centers: The Spur Welcome Center, located on the north entrance to Gatlinburg, serves as both a city visitors center and a center for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here you'll find lots of info on local businesses as well as video presentations on local activities. From the center, you can place free calls to make reservations or have free internet access to make your lodging arrangements. (Convenient tip: One of Gatlinburg’s Park and Ride lots is situated at the Spur Welcome Center. The parking is free, and you can board a convenient twenty-five cent trolley to chauffeur you into the center of town.)

You'll also find staffed Gatlinburg Welcome Centers downtown at Traffic Light #3 and on the Plaza just outside Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies downtown.

There's a seasonal welcome center, the Heritage Welcome Center, at the intersection of Glades and Proffitt Roads in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. It open only from spring through fall.

TV Info: While you're staying in Gatlinburg, check out WGAT-TV, Channel 69. This is Gatlinburg’s Visitor Information Channel and it features segments on attractions, dining and activities in the area.

Website: Visit the official Gatlinburg Department of Tourism website at www.gatlinburg.com

Phone assistance: You can also call the Gatlinburg Dept. of Tourism for help with your questions at 800-568-4748.

Free Information: Be sure to order a free copy of the Gatlinburg Vacation Guide before your trip; it will be mailed to you by the Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce.