Review of Gatlinburg, Tennessee


Whats the Big Deal About Gatlinburg?
Star Rating - 7/27/2008
When I visited Gatlinburg for the first time recently I was confused on why so many young white honeymoon couples, families and elderly tourists were walking up and down the main street of this tourist town. I decided to get out of the car and walk around and I still failed to see the big deal. There were tons of hotels but very little of anything meaningful like restaurants, bars or stores that would draw tourists.
Ed | Roanoke, VA
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They're there for the forest, and the outdoor life; swimming holes, camping, boating, zip-lining, etc. As to the observation at their "whiteness," statistis clearly show that white people use wilderness amenities far and away more often, and in exponentially greater numbers than all minorities combined. The downtown area is just a momentary distraction.
Miki | Gatlinburg, TN | Report Abuse
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