Tennessee Town Among The 'Best Small Towns To Visit' In The U.S.

The hustle and bustle of big city life is often a draw for tourists looking to explore what exciting nightlife and award-winning restaurants. However, some of the most charming and interesting places to visit are the smaller towns scattered around the vast expanse of America.

Cheapism searched around the U.S. for the best small towns to visit in the country, compiling a list of the "cute small towns [that] represent much of what is great about each state or region, just on a smaller scale than larger cities — and typically at a lower price."

Among the list, which includes stunning destinations like seaside towns in Florida and locales in the heart of "bourbon country" in Kentucky, is one town in Tennessee . Gatlinburg was named one of the best smaller towns to visit in the country, earning praise for its scenic beauty and unique attractions. The site also suggests checking out the Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum, which has "more than 20,000 salt and pepper shakers from around the world."

Here's what the site had to say:

"Gatlinburg is a scenic, small town inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Gatlinburg Scenic Outlook showcases the mountainous terrain. Visitors who enjoy a stiff drink should stop by Sugarlands Distilling Co. to see where moonshine and whiskey are made."

Check out the full list at cheapism.com to see more about the best small towns to visit across America.