Guidebook for Gatlinburg
Food scene
A great place to dine for a four course fondue meal, but also a great dessert spot if you just have a sweet tooth! We often go for just the chocolate fondue!
28 locals recommend
The Melting Pot
959 ParkwayA great place to dine for a four course fondue meal, but also a great dessert spot if you just have a sweet tooth! We often go for just the chocolate fondue!
This restaurant has been in Gatlinburg for years! It's an iconic steakhouse that serves you a hand-picked (by you!) cut of steak. They also have an incredible salad bar too. Delicious!
161 locals recommend
The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdThis restaurant has been in Gatlinburg for years! It's an iconic steakhouse that serves you a hand-picked (by you!) cut of steak. They also have an incredible salad bar too. Delicious!
As a breakfast option, this is the place to be! Go early! The later you go, the longer the wait! People line up outside to get a taste of their pancakes. Every kind of pancake you can imagine, but my favorite are the buckwheat! They only take cash there, but they have an ATM inside the restaurant.
139 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayAs a breakfast option, this is the place to be! Go early! The later you go, the longer the wait! People line up outside to get a taste of their pancakes. Every kind of pancake you can imagine, but my favorite are the buckwheat! They only take cash there, but they have an ATM inside the restaurant.
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
714 River RdSome of the best BBQ in town! Great service too!!
This is just up the street from The Mountain House, so it's quick and easy to get to! Great pizza and great ownership! If you're feelin' pizza, this is the place to go.
21 locals recommend
Ski Mountain Pizza
631 Ski Mountain RdThis is just up the street from The Mountain House, so it's quick and easy to get to! Great pizza and great ownership! If you're feelin' pizza, this is the place to go.
This is a cute little general store that also has one of the best kept secrets hidden in it. The Deli is a great spot to pop in for a homemade sandwich for lunch!
23 locals recommend
Old Dad's General Store
1127 ParkwayThis is a cute little general store that also has one of the best kept secrets hidden in it. The Deli is a great spot to pop in for a homemade sandwich for lunch!
If you're heading into Pigeon Forge for the day, don't miss out on the Pigeon Forge Deli. If you're a pot roast lover, be sure to get their pot roast sandwich!
14 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge Deli
159 East Wears Valley RoadIf you're heading into Pigeon Forge for the day, don't miss out on the Pigeon Forge Deli. If you're a pot roast lover, be sure to get their pot roast sandwich!
If you're searching for a good ole' burger, you might want to check out DBB. Also a good atmosphere for watching a ball game (lots of TVs). They also pride themselves on their milkshakes.
Drafts Burger Bar
240 River RdIf you're searching for a good ole' burger, you might want to check out DBB. Also a good atmosphere for watching a ball game (lots of TVs). They also pride themselves on their milkshakes.
Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill
651 ParkwayGreat local American food!
Blake Shelton's restaurant! This is new to the area. It opened in March 2019. Plenty of entertainment and great food! Check the schedule of events, they often have live music!
96 locals recommend
Ole Red
511 ParkwayBlake Shelton's restaurant! This is new to the area. It opened in March 2019. Plenty of entertainment and great food! Check the schedule of events, they often have live music!
No Way Jose’s Mexican Cantina
555 ParkwayGreat Mexican food!!
Candy, candy, candy!! Some of the best candy in town! At the very least, stop by and peek through the windows to see them making home made taffy - a local favorite!!
26 locals recommend
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen at The Village
744 ParkwayCandy, candy, candy!! Some of the best candy in town! At the very least, stop by and peek through the windows to see them making home made taffy - a local favorite!!
This was a great little find for us. They have an outdoor patio along the creek that's so fun. The night we were there they had live music!
38 locals recommend
Howard's Steakhouse
976 ParkwayThis was a great little find for us. They have an outdoor patio along the creek that's so fun. The night we were there they had live music!
This is a great little place to stop in for a light lunch. They have hot dogs, sandwiches and some incredible homemade cakes! And don't forget the milkshake!!
Hot Diggity Dawg
968 ParkwayThis is a great little place to stop in for a light lunch. They have hot dogs, sandwiches and some incredible homemade cakes! And don't forget the milkshake!!
We ate at The Greenbrier for an anniversary celebration dinner and we highly recommend it. Great food and great service!
202 locals recommend
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayWe ate at The Greenbrier for an anniversary celebration dinner and we highly recommend it. Great food and great service!
Drink scene
One of the best distilling companies around. Fun vibe, great atmosphere! Samples for their spirits and behind the scenes tours are available.
132 locals recommend
Sugarlands Distilling Company
805 ParkwayOne of the best distilling companies around. Fun vibe, great atmosphere! Samples for their spirits and behind the scenes tours are available.
All local wines! Most of them are on the sweeter side but all delicious! Make sure you stop in for a tasting!
43 locals recommend
Tennessee Homemade Wines
1645 ParkwayAll local wines! Most of them are on the sweeter side but all delicious! Make sure you stop in for a tasting!
Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayMoonshine tastings! A great local experience!
Parks & Nature
The Loop is a perfect way to spend the day outdoors. It is an 11 mile nature loop that you drive - you might even see a bear!
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
The Loop is a perfect way to spend the day outdoors. It is an 11 mile nature loop that you drive - you might even see a bear!
This is a 2 mile round trip trail that leads you straight to a cascading waterfall! The trail is paved on this one!!
133 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls TrailThis is a 2 mile round trip trail that leads you straight to a cascading waterfall! The trail is paved on this one!!
This is the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains. It's a bit of a drive to get to it, but the path leading up to the lookout tower is paved (and steep). The views can be amazing from Clingman's Dome, but take a jacket or coat with you! The temperatures can often be 10-20 degrees cooler there than in Gatlinburg.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
This is the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountains. It's a bit of a drive to get to it, but the path leading up to the lookout tower is paved (and steep). The views can be amazing from Clingman's Dome, but take a jacket or coat with you! The temperatures can often be 10-20 degrees cooler there than in Gatlinburg.
This is a great place to picnic and just enjoy the great outdoors.
54 locals recommend
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area Road NorthThis is a great place to picnic and just enjoy the great outdoors.
This is an 8 mile round trip hike that gains about 2200 feet in elevation. The waterfall is beautiful, however, there is some rough terrain to navigate for the last 1/3 of a mile. Despite, that, this is a popular hike and often has lots of people hiking it! Bring lots of water.
42 locals recommend
Ramsey Cascades Trailhead
Ramsey Cascades TrailThis is an 8 mile round trip hike that gains about 2200 feet in elevation. The waterfall is beautiful, however, there is some rough terrain to navigate for the last 1/3 of a mile. Despite, that, this is a popular hike and often has lots of people hiking it! Bring lots of water.
This trail, which is less than ten minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, is only 3/4 of mile (roundtrip) and suitable for families with young children. It has a 25 foot waterfall at the end!
37 locals recommend
Cataract Falls
Cove Mountain TrailThis trail, which is less than ten minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, is only 3/4 of mile (roundtrip) and suitable for families with young children. It has a 25 foot waterfall at the end!
Trailhead is located at the half-way point in Cades Cove and the trail is approximately 5 miles round-trip. This one has a beautiful waterfall and excellent swimming hole to cool off after the hike in.
19 locals recommend
Abrams Falls Trail
Abrams Falls TrailTrailhead is located at the half-way point in Cades Cove and the trail is approximately 5 miles round-trip. This one has a beautiful waterfall and excellent swimming hole to cool off after the hike in.
Trillium Gap Trail leads to Grotto Falls and meanders through an old-growth hemlock forest and actually runs behind the 25 foot high waterfall. The cool, moist environment near the falls is ideal for salamanders and summer hikers. The hike is 3 miles roundtrip and considered moderate in difficulty.
111 locals recommend
Grotto Falls
Trillium Gap TrailTrillium Gap Trail leads to Grotto Falls and meanders through an old-growth hemlock forest and actually runs behind the 25 foot high waterfall. The cool, moist environment near the falls is ideal for salamanders and summer hikers. The hike is 3 miles roundtrip and considered moderate in difficulty.
The Baskins Creek Falls trail features a short climb and long descent as the trail leads to the 40 foot, two-tiered Baskins Creeks Falls, which the perfect spot for a mid-day picnic.
It's a 3 mile roundtrip hike. Allow sufficient time for the return ascent from the falls. A beautiful, secluded hike even during peak summer season and one of the best kept secrets of the Great Smoky Mountains.
20 locals recommend
Baskins Creek Falls
Baskins Creek TrailThe Baskins Creek Falls trail features a short climb and long descent as the trail leads to the 40 foot, two-tiered Baskins Creeks Falls, which the perfect spot for a mid-day picnic.
It's a 3 mile roundtrip hike. Allow sufficient time for the return ascent from the falls. A beautiful, secluded hike even during peak summer season and one of the best kept secrets of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Shopping
Enjoy the 8 Mile Loop Road with over 100 artists and craftsmen.
159 locals recommend
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades RoadEnjoy the 8 Mile Loop Road with over 100 artists and craftsmen.
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayThe Village Shops
634 ParkwayEssentials
Food City
1219 East PkwyOld Dad's General Store
1127 ParkwayEntertainment & Activities
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdSkiing, snowboarding, ice skating and more!!
We recently visited Anakeesta and loved it! You ride a chair lift to the top of a mountain where you'll find neat shopping, restaurants, food trucks, a mountain roller coaster, zip lining, a treehouse, a tree canopy bridge and a beautiful flower garden. The views of Gatlinburg from Anakeesta are amazing, but if heights aren't your thing, you might want to check it out before purchasing your tickets!
453 locals recommend
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayWe recently visited Anakeesta and loved it! You ride a chair lift to the top of a mountain where you'll find neat shopping, restaurants, food trucks, a mountain roller coaster, zip lining, a treehouse, a tree canopy bridge and a beautiful flower garden. The views of Gatlinburg from Anakeesta are amazing, but if heights aren't your thing, you might want to check it out before purchasing your tickets!
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdThis one speaks for itself! Such a fun place!!
Located in Pigeon Forge, this place has a fun, laid back vibe to it. Plenty of shops and neat eating spots and a ferris wheel with views for days! Margaritaville and Paula Deen's is right in the middle of The Island too!!
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveLocated in Pigeon Forge, this place has a fun, laid back vibe to it. Plenty of shops and neat eating spots and a ferris wheel with views for days! Margaritaville and Paula Deen's is right in the middle of The Island too!!
Take a chair lift ride up the mountain to see some amazing views...and the longest bridge in the US!
190 locals recommend
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayTake a chair lift ride up the mountain to see some amazing views...and the longest bridge in the US!
Waterpark with endless entertainment! Dollywood Theme Park located just across the street!
274 locals recommend
Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdWaterpark with endless entertainment! Dollywood Theme Park located just across the street!
High adventure activities for the whole family!!
87 locals recommend
CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdHigh adventure activities for the whole family!!