S ite Description Great Smokies Area. Gatlinburg lies in a valley 443 m above sea level at the base of the Great Smokies’ third-highest peak, Mt. LeConte (2020 m), and adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Early May in the mountains is usually very pleasant with mild days and cool nights. The town itself is a resort with interesting shops, some featuring handicrafts native to the Appalachian region. Numerous hiking trails of varying difficulty traverse the Park. Those who enjoy backpacking may want to consider hiking in the backcountry the weekend before or after the symposium.In addition, commercial tours of Gatlinburg and the surrounding area can be arranged independently through hotel guest services. Some links which will help you enjoy your visit to the Smokies Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Gatlinburg Page by their Chamber of Commerce The Park Vista Resort Hotel is a premier resort and convention center overlooking Gatlinburg. Every room boasts a beautiful view of the Smokies. Reservations for lodging should be made directly with the Park Vista. A special Symposium room rate of $80.00 (excluding taxes) is being offered for the nights of April 27-May 4, 2002. Rooms should be reserved with a credit card by March 29, 2002, to guarantee lodging at the Symposium rates. Reservations received after this date will be on a rates-available, space-available basis only. To reserve your room, please contact the Park Vista reservation department at (800) 421-7275 or (865) 436-9211 and request the 22nd Symposium rate. The hotel requires either a 1-night deposit or a credit card guarantee. Deposits are fully refundable if canceled 72 hours in advance of scheduled arrival. Park Vista’s address is 705 Cherokee Orchard Rd., Gatlinburg, TN 37738. Their fax number is (865) 430-7533. Check-in time is 4:00 pm. The hotel will make reasonable efforts to accommodate early arrivals. Check-out time is 11:00 am. Park Vista Resort Hotel Activities Department. This department is familiar with all of the local attractions and has information on the surrounding areas. If you desire a hike in nature, experience the thrill of horseback riding or a day on the golf course of your choice, the hotel will assist you with planning your stay. For your convenience, the Activities Department has tickets available for the following attractions:
And also amusements:
Transportation. Air travel reservations should be made to Knoxville, Tennessee. Transportation from Knoxville’s McGee Tyson Airport to Gatlinburg may be arranged with Executive Limo (800-432-7923). The fee is $50.00 per person, $30 each for 2-4 persons, or $25.00 each for groups of five or more (one way) if the reservation is made in advance of your arrival at the airport. Rental cars are available at the airport.
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