Why this East Tennessee destination is among the top ten most romantic towns in the U.S.
Not only is Gatlinburg one of the best fall getaway spots, but it is also one of the most romantic small towns in America, according to a recent travel study.
New York Travel Guides analyzed 600 small towns in America to make a compiled list of the 140 most romantic small towns. Locations were judged based on romantic places to stay, romantic activities, historic architecture and scenery, and coffee shops and restaurants.
Located in Sevier County, Gatlinburg landed in the No. 10 spot on the list ahead of Vail, Colorado and behind Ashland, Oregon. Gatlinburg is the only Tennessee city to make it on the list which ranked Caramel-by-the-Sea in California as the country's most romantic spot.
"From enjoying magnificent views while riding the Aerial Tramway that departs in downtown Gatlinburg, which is one of the largest aerial tramways in the country, to playing miniature golf at Hillbilly Golf to seeing famous cars at the Hollywood Star Cars Museum, the romantic activities in Gatlinburg will surprise you," reads the New York Travel Guides study. "In addition to that, there are many romantic places to stay in Gatlinburg, including places with beautiful views, and the town has incredible restaurants that are perfect for a romantic evening with great food."
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Top ten most romantic small towns in the U.S.
Caramel-by-the-Sea, California
Sedona, Arizona
St. Augustine, Florida
Aspen, Colorado
Laguna Beach, California
Provincetown, Massachusetts
Jackson, Wyoming
Estes Park, Colorado
Ashland, Oregon
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Jordan Green covers trending news for The USA Today Network in Tennessee. She can be reached via email at Jordan.Green@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter @_green_jordan_
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Tennessee town makes list of top ten most romantic getaways in the US
