Guidebook for Gatlinburg
Sightseeing
Scenic loop 5 mile long driving trail with scenic views, access to hiking trailheads, preserved log cabins, and wildlife viewing. Well worth your time!
192 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailScenic loop 5 mile long driving trail with scenic views, access to hiking trailheads, preserved log cabins, and wildlife viewing. Well worth your time!
Sky lift takes you up to the top of the mountain over Gatlinburg for a scenic view of the town and the surrounding hills.
190 locals recommend
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwaySky lift takes you up to the top of the mountain over Gatlinburg for a scenic view of the town and the surrounding hills.
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayLife-size scenes portray the life of Christ
Outdoor center with hiking/camping supplies as well outdoor gear. This is also where you can book river rafting tours.
30 locals recommend
NOC Gatlinburg
1138 ParkwayOutdoor center with hiking/camping supplies as well outdoor gear. This is also where you can book river rafting tours.
Closest trail to downtown Gatlinburg and one of the ones that allows dogs. Meanders next to the river and over to Sugarlands Visitor Center.
33 locals recommend
Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead
916 River RdClosest trail to downtown Gatlinburg and one of the ones that allows dogs. Meanders next to the river and over to Sugarlands Visitor Center.
342 foot observation deck that overlooks the city of Gatlinburg and the surrounding mountains. In the base is an arcade, laser tag, and more.
79 locals recommend
Gatlinburg Space Needle
155 Historic Nature Trail342 foot observation deck that overlooks the city of Gatlinburg and the surrounding mountains. In the base is an arcade, laser tag, and more.
Entertainment & Activities
Ride a chondola up or take a ride in a Ridge Runner to a hilltop with gorgeous views of Gatlinburg and the Smokies. Once up there enjoy gift shops, Treetop Bridge walk, Memorial Forest Walk, play area for kids, Vista Gardens botanical walk, ziplines and a mountain coaster.
Wonderful aquarium with 340 foot "underwater" glass tunnel that makes you feel like you're in the tank with all of the sea life!
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdWonderful aquarium with 340 foot "underwater" glass tunnel that makes you feel like you're in the tank with all of the sea life!
Single or double rider coaster cars zooming around the hillside.
50 locals recommend
Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster
306 ParkwaySingle or double rider coaster cars zooming around the hillside.
Hillbilly Golf
340 ParkwayPlay mini golf on a hillside.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
908 ParkwayBelieve it or Not Museum
Ripley's Haunted Adventure
908 ParkwayHaunted House for those of us who are brave enough!
Ripley's Guinness World
Pkwy At Baskin SquareGuinness Book of World Records museum
Ripley's Marvelous Mirror Maze
623 ParkwayMirror Maze
Earthquake - The Ride
653 ParkwayA ride that mimics being in an earthquake.
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayShopping
The Village Shops
634 Parkway27 little shops in a village walk type atmosphere. So quaint!
Selling moonshine and moonshine clothing, but the best part in the music you'll find most evenings.
195 locals recommend
Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwaySelling moonshine and moonshine clothing, but the best part in the music you'll find most evenings.
Sells moonshine but also has GREAT music on most weekend nights.
132 locals recommend
Sugarlands Distilling Company
805 ParkwaySells moonshine but also has GREAT music on most weekend nights.
Food Scene
Lovely restaurant with a national park theme. Great food and salad bar!
61 locals recommend
The Park Grill
1110 ParkwayLovely restaurant with a national park theme. Great food and salad bar!
Elegant fondue restaurant that's so nice for a romantic dinner out.
28 locals recommend
The Melting Pot
959 ParkwayElegant fondue restaurant that's so nice for a romantic dinner out.
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
1002 ParkwayGreat restaurant!
Restaurant and bar with good food and live music several nights a week.
136 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwayRestaurant and bar with good food and live music several nights a week.
Calhoun's in Gatlinburg
1004 ParkwayLarge menu with lots to choose from
The famous Pancake Pantry with a large selection of different types of pancakes.
139 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayThe famous Pancake Pantry with a large selection of different types of pancakes.
Wonderfully delicious breakfast place with a mountain settler theme.
153 locals recommend
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayWonderfully delicious breakfast place with a mountain settler theme.
Ski Mountain Pizza
631 Ski Mountain RdGreat pizza (plus) that delivers to Cloudy Dreams!
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen
8Restaurant with a nightclub at night.
A lovely tea room open 11 - 3 p.m. only. Located in the Arts & Crafts Community.
52 locals recommend
Wild Plum Tea Room
555 Buckhorn RdA lovely tea room open 11 - 3 p.m. only. Located in the Arts & Crafts Community.
The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdSteakhouse by the river downtown
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
714 River RdBBQ place with buffet breakfasts
Starbucks
903 ParkwayWell, because there has to be a Starbucks, right?
Ben & Jerry’s
638 ParkwayMmmmm
Donut Friar
634 ParkwayYummy donuts located in The Village.
Coffee & Company
634 ParkwayEarly morning pick me up
The Clock Peddler
610 ParkwayGotta have a cuppa in the morning!
Small market with the essentials with yummy pizza for takeout or delivery.
24 locals recommend
Chalet Village Market
875 Ski Mountain RdSmall market with the essentials with yummy pizza for takeout or delivery.
Mellow Mushroom
2485 ParkwayPizza on the Parkway
Mexican grill with a great rooftop bar/dining overlooking the Parkway.
119 locals recommend
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
735 ParkwayMexican grill with a great rooftop bar/dining overlooking the Parkway.
Cielito Lindo
3965 ParkwayOur favorite Mexican restaurant in the area.
Everything Else
Ski or snow tube during the winter or ice skate year round. There's also a small amusement park here.
500 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdSki or snow tube during the winter or ice skate year round. There's also a small amusement park here.
The place to go for visitor information, maps, and coupons.
22 locals recommend
Gatlinburg Welcome Center
1011 Banner RdThe place to go for visitor information, maps, and coupons.
The place to go for visitor information, maps, & coupons. There's also a national park store here.
22 locals recommend
Gatlinburg Welcome Center
1011 Banner RdThe place to go for visitor information, maps, & coupons. There's also a national park store here.
Essentials
Food City
1219 East PkwyClosest grocery store to the chalet.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice little pub with great food tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains Arts and Crafts Community. One of our favorite places to go. Good beer selection. Great English fare. Occasionally they have music.
7 locals recommend
The Ship English Pub
170 Glades RoadNice little pub with great food tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains Arts and Crafts Community. One of our favorite places to go. Good beer selection. Great English fare. Occasionally they have music.