| One of the best (and busiest!) times to visit the | | | | to 9 PM until December 1, 2007. |
| Great Smoky Mountains is during the month of | | | | In addition, fall is the perfect time to drive through |
| October - the peak season for fall foliage when | | | | the 8-5-mile loop that comprises the Great |
| the Great Smoky Mountains National Park comes | | | | Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, which contains |
| alive with a brilliant blaze of red, orange and yellow | | | | numerous studios, shops and galleries. Founded in |
| leaves, as well as fresh, crisp mountain air. Some | | | | 1937, the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts |
| of the best fall colors can be viewed along | | | | Community has evolved into the country's largest |
| Newfound Gap Road, the scenic 32-mile stretch | | | | organization of independent artisans. Mountain |
| of U.S. 441 that winds the the Great Smoky | | | | crafts that can be purchased here include |
| Mountains National Park from Gatlinburg, | | | | woodcarving, pottery, quilting, painting, weaving, |
| Tennessee, to Cherokee, North Carolina. | | | | candlemaking, broommaking and more. The Great |
| An abundance of festivals and special events also | | | | Smoky Arts & Crafts Community lies just 3 miles |
| take place throughout the Smokies during the | | | | from downtown Gatlinburg on U.S. 321 North. |
| autumn months. For example, the Smoky | | | | The fall traveler can choose from either resorts, |
| Mountain Harvest Festival, which runs until | | | | hotels and motels convenient to downtown |
| October 31, 2007, features live entertainment, | | | | Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, or rustic cabins and |
| old-fashioned hayrides, local crafts and more. | | | | chalets nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. |
| Dollywood's National Gospel & Harvest | | | | Most cabins provide spectacular views, along with |
| Celebration, which takes place from October 5 to | | | | such amenities as bubbling hot tubs, fully equipped |
| November 3, 2007, offers the best in Southern | | | | kitchens, vaulted ceilings, outdoor decks and |
| gospel music, along with the talents of more than | | | | wood-burning fireplaces. |
| 100 craftspeople. Named as one of the "Top 20 | | | | "With great weather, colorful foliage, a multitude |
| Events in the Southeastern United States" by the | | | | of lively festivals and a diversity of |
| Southeast Tourism Society, the 32nd-annual | | | | accommodation choices, the Great Smoky |
| Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair (October 11-28, 2007) | | | | Mountains provide the perfect fall vacation |
| boasts over 200 talented artists and craftspeople | | | | destination," said Kyle Collins, Director of |
| in the areas of pottery, woodworking, | | | | Interactive Marketing for "And by purchasing |
| broommaking, stained glass, basketmaking and | | | | discount vacation packages, hotels and attraction |
| more. Old-fashioned Hayrides depart | | | | tickets online, you and you family can enjoy |
| approximately every 45 minutes from the | | | | substantial savings on your fall getaway to the |
| Mountain Mall at Traffic Light #6 in downtown | | | | Smokies. |
| Gatlinburg Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM | | | | |