Gatlinburg constantly reinvents itself through new additions and renovations, giving tourists something new and exciting each visit. Highlighting this fall is the newly renovated Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum, which features the largest collection of the odd and unusual from all corners of the world with new galleries, thousands of exhibits and many exciting interactives. Visitors will be able to see, explore and experience the odd, peculiar, stunning and unbelievable. Book lovers will be amazed by their Harry Potter Inspired Dragon made of Recycled Materials and Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry made from 602,000 matchsticks. The museum will also feature smoky mountain specific displays, an ancient Egyptian mummy, a faraday cage that emits lightening, and countless unbelievable items from every corner of the world. Make sure to go and check out the completely new Believe It or Not!, located right on the Parkway! If you are looking for a fantastic new lodging option, Gatlinburg is now home to the Appy Lodge! The Appalachian Trail at 2190 miles long is the single longest hiking-only trail in the world, and has entertained hikers from all walks of life for nearly 100 years. The Appy Lodge is proud to celebrate the history, the fame, and the beauty of the Trail, and are excited that Gatlinburg is one of the towns along the way. Inside the Lodge you will find hardwood flooring, rustic and custom furnishings, and a lot of interesting memorabilia and artwork adorning the walls. Plan your stay in the brand new lodge, located at Traffic Light #1 in Gatlinburg, on your next visit to the Smoky Mountains. There are so many great events in Gatlinburg during the fall, it is almsot impossible to select only a few to highlight. Make sure that you look at the Calendar of Events on page 17 to see other happenings during your stay in the smokies. On Sept. 13 make sure that you stop by the Gatlinburg Convention Center for the Taste of Autumn with Abbey Road Live performing at the event. There is sure to be amazing food and entertainment for the entire family. If you are in the smokies at all from Sept. 28 - Oct. 28, you will be missing out if you don’t hop on the tram or take a drive up Ski Mountain Road to Ober Gatlinburg to check out Oktoberfest at Ober! This annual event celebrates the time-honored traditions with activities, music, food and an outdoor bier garden for guests over 21 years of age. Rounding out the featured events is the Gatlinburg Craftsman’s Fair from Oct. 4 - 21 at the Gatlinburg Convention Center. See craftspeople display their skill and take home a one of a kind souvenir! There is almost always something special happening in the Smokies, so make sure you check out what is happening during your stay and take advantage of Gatlinburg’s unique fall events. 105 SmokyMountainNavigator.com