Gatlinburg Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayA MUST! When in TN- sample the Shine!
Skiing in the winter & ride a chairlift over the Smokies in the summer
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Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdSkiing in the winter & ride a chairlift over the Smokies in the summer
Ober Gatlinburg Snow Tubing
1339 Ski Mountain RdBent Creek Golf Course
3919 East PkwyGatlinburg Golf Course
520 Dollywood LnDollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdRowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
386 ParkwayTennessee Treetop Skywalk
576 ParkwayRafting In the Smokies
3595 Hartford RdCLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdWahoo Ziplines Smoky Mountains
605 Stockton DrGet your open-air chair lift ticket and enjoy a few hours on top of the "magical" mountain!
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Anakeesta Ridge
Get your open-air chair lift ticket and enjoy a few hours on top of the "magical" mountain!
Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg
520 ParkwayNOC Gatlinburg
1138 ParkwayGreat place for outdoor gear shopping
There’s something magical about standing behind a wall of water as it cascades to the ground at Grotto, the only waterfall in the Smokies where you can do this. The walk to Grotto is as easy as pie. It’s just minutes out of Gatlinburg, right off the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, so make it the first stop on your day trip into the park. You can stroll the Trillium Trail through old-growth forests, and if you’re there in May, get ready to be wowed by the dazzling wildflowers.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
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Grotto foss
Trillium Gap TrailThere’s something magical about standing behind a wall of water as it cascades to the ground at Grotto, the only waterfall in the Smokies where you can do this. The walk to Grotto is as easy as pie. It’s just minutes out of Gatlinburg, right off the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, so make it the first stop on your day trip into the park. You can stroll the Trillium Trail through old-growth forests, and if you’re there in May, get ready to be wowed by the dazzling wildflowers.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
Take a 2.6-mile walk on the paved trail to Laurel Falls, and you’ll see why so many people consider it a must-see. The 80-foot cascade is one of the most-photographed spots in all of the Smokies for good reason. It’s only a few miles from Sugarlands, right outside Gatlinburg. If you arrive in the early morning, you’ll beat the crowds and be rewarded with perfect photography lighting. Bring the whole family. The path is stroller, wheelchair and walker-friendly.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
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Laurel Falls
Take a 2.6-mile walk on the paved trail to Laurel Falls, and you’ll see why so many people consider it a must-see. The 80-foot cascade is one of the most-photographed spots in all of the Smokies for good reason. It’s only a few miles from Sugarlands, right outside Gatlinburg. If you arrive in the early morning, you’ll beat the crowds and be rewarded with perfect photography lighting. Bring the whole family. The path is stroller, wheelchair and walker-friendly.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
Abrams Falls Boast The Most Water And The Deepest Pool
The five-mile round trip along Abrams Creek is a moderate hike that’s worth every step. Cross the wooden bridge, and follow the path along the Cades Cove Valley floor among pine, oak, hemlock and rhododendron. When you arrive, you’ll see why a waterfall that’s only 20 feet high is one of the most popular places in the Smokies. The amount of rushing water is staggering, and the pool below it is long and deep. The warnings about swimming are worth heeding! The currents here are dangerous and have swept some to their deaths. Look, but don’t leap!
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
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Abrams Falls
Abrams Falls Boast The Most Water And The Deepest Pool
The five-mile round trip along Abrams Creek is a moderate hike that’s worth every step. Cross the wooden bridge, and follow the path along the Cades Cove Valley floor among pine, oak, hemlock and rhododendron. When you arrive, you’ll see why a waterfall that’s only 20 feet high is one of the most popular places in the Smokies. The amount of rushing water is staggering, and the pool below it is long and deep. The warnings about swimming are worth heeding! The currents here are dangerous and have swept some to their deaths. Look, but don’t leap!
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
Hike To The Best Sunrises And Sunsets In The Park.
The views from the top of LeConte Lodge (just shy of 6,600 feet) in the Smokies make it a trek worth taking. You can stock a backpack and head up for a stay at the rustic LeConte Lodge, and despite the lack of electricity, it is a sellout every year. Please note, there are also backcountry campsites nearby. The most spectacular sunrises and sunsets occur on Myrtle Point in the east and Clifftops to the west.
Even if you don’t have reservations at the Lodge or shelter, the trails to LeConte are worth the day trip, and you can reserve lunch at the Lodge dining room if you call ahead. The Alum Cave Bluffs Trail, past storm-tossed boulders, up stone stairs and under Arch Rock, is one of the best hikes in the Smokies. Try the Boulevard Trail for a longer but easier ascent, or a more challenging trek on Rainbow Falls Trail, all the way to the top.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
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Mount LeConte Lodge
Hike To The Best Sunrises And Sunsets In The Park.
The views from the top of LeConte Lodge (just shy of 6,600 feet) in the Smokies make it a trek worth taking. You can stock a backpack and head up for a stay at the rustic LeConte Lodge, and despite the lack of electricity, it is a sellout every year. Please note, there are also backcountry campsites nearby. The most spectacular sunrises and sunsets occur on Myrtle Point in the east and Clifftops to the west.
Even if you don’t have reservations at the Lodge or shelter, the trails to LeConte are worth the day trip, and you can reserve lunch at the Lodge dining room if you call ahead. The Alum Cave Bluffs Trail, past storm-tossed boulders, up stone stairs and under Arch Rock, is one of the best hikes in the Smokies. Try the Boulevard Trail for a longer but easier ascent, or a more challenging trek on Rainbow Falls Trail, all the way to the top.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
Tallest Waterfall In The Park
Ramsey Cascades is the highest waterfall accessible by trail in the park. Most of the water comes from the 6621′ Mt. Guyot, the second-highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains. Water drops 100 feet over rock outcroppings and collects in a small pool where numerous salamanders can be found. The trail to the waterfall gains over 2,000′ in elevation over its four-mile course and the eight-mile roundtrip hike is considered strenuous but well worth the effort. It takes between five and seven hours to hike to the waterfall and back. The trail follows rushing rivers and streams for much of its length. The last two miles pass through an old-growth cove of hardwood forest with large tulip trees, basswoods, silverbells, and yellow birches.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
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Ramsey Cascades Trailhead
Ramsey Cascades TrailTallest Waterfall In The Park
Ramsey Cascades is the highest waterfall accessible by trail in the park. Most of the water comes from the 6621′ Mt. Guyot, the second-highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains. Water drops 100 feet over rock outcroppings and collects in a small pool where numerous salamanders can be found. The trail to the waterfall gains over 2,000′ in elevation over its four-mile course and the eight-mile roundtrip hike is considered strenuous but well worth the effort. It takes between five and seven hours to hike to the waterfall and back. The trail follows rushing rivers and streams for much of its length. The last two miles pass through an old-growth cove of hardwood forest with large tulip trees, basswoods, silverbells, and yellow birches.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/great-smoky-mountains/hiking-and-trails/
Explore Gatlinburg’s Historic Arts & Crafts Trail. See over 100 artists and craftsmen in 8 mile loop of shops, studios, galleries and eateries. Purchase handmade memories of your visit to the Smokies.
https://greatsmokyartsandcrafts.com/
https://www.gatlinburg.com/shopping/arts-and-crafts/
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Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades RoadExplore Gatlinburg’s Historic Arts & Crafts Trail. See over 100 artists and craftsmen in 8 mile loop of shops, studios, galleries and eateries. Purchase handmade memories of your visit to the Smokies.
https://greatsmokyartsandcrafts.com/
https://www.gatlinburg.com/shopping/arts-and-crafts/
Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum
461 Brookside Village WayEmerts Cove Covered Bridge
Cataract Falls
Cove Mountain TrailOne of many great spots to picnic in the park!
Here is a full list: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/picnic.htm
Chimneys Picnic Area #1
Chimneys Picnic Area #1One of many great spots to picnic in the park!
Here is a full list: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/picnic.htm
The Elkmont Troll Bridge is located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee near the Elkmont Campground. To get to the bridge, you will be hiking along the Little River Trail, a moderate hiking trail that runs 4.9 miles roundtrip. About 100 feet into the trail, you will see a small path on the right. Follow this path through the woods until you come upon the bridge that is built over a small creek. The bridge is covered in moss and made of stones, creating a whimsical sight. Many people love stopping and taking pictures of the bridge or of themselves on the bridge. It will definitely make you feel like you’re in a fairytale!
Why the Bridge was Built
In the early 1900s, Elkmont became the second largest town in the county because of the logging and mining industries that were coming to the area. The town had a post office, a school, a hotel, a general goods store, a church, and homes.
When the logging railway was built, people would travel from Knoxville to the Smoky Mountains for vacations, and they would stay in vacation homes in Elkmont. This bridge was built at some point as part of this community, but no one is certain who did it or why.
The Elkmont Ghost Town
Today, these old vacation homes and businesses stand empty. So how did Elkmont go from a booming resort community to a ghost town?
The U.S. Government announced plans to create national parks across the country, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established in 1934. This meant that residents who lived in the area had to decide if they wanted to sell their homes for full value and relocate immediately or sell their properties to the National Park Service for a discounted price and stay in their homes for their lifetime. Many people chose to stay in their homes until they passed away.
https://www.visitmysmokies.com/attractions/little-river-hiking-trail/
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Little River Trail
Little River TrailThe Elkmont Troll Bridge is located near Gatlinburg, Tennessee near the Elkmont Campground. To get to the bridge, you will be hiking along the Little River Trail, a moderate hiking trail that runs 4.9 miles roundtrip. About 100 feet into the trail, you will see a small path on the right. Follow this path through the woods until you come upon the bridge that is built over a small creek. The bridge is covered in moss and made of stones, creating a whimsical sight. Many people love stopping and taking pictures of the bridge or of themselves on the bridge. It will definitely make you feel like you’re in a fairytale!
Why the Bridge was Built
In the early 1900s, Elkmont became the second largest town in the county because of the logging and mining industries that were coming to the area. The town had a post office, a school, a hotel, a general goods store, a church, and homes.
When the logging railway was built, people would travel from Knoxville to the Smoky Mountains for vacations, and they would stay in vacation homes in Elkmont. This bridge was built at some point as part of this community, but no one is certain who did it or why.
The Elkmont Ghost Town
Today, these old vacation homes and businesses stand empty. So how did Elkmont go from a booming resort community to a ghost town?
The U.S. Government announced plans to create national parks across the country, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was established in 1934. This meant that residents who lived in the area had to decide if they wanted to sell their homes for full value and relocate immediately or sell their properties to the National Park Service for a discounted price and stay in their homes for their lifetime. Many people chose to stay in their homes until they passed away.
https://www.visitmysmokies.com/attractions/little-river-hiking-trail/
Nearby amenities open to the public for free or a small $3 fee to use the pool, bowling alley, gym, and more at the Gatlinburg Community Center 3 minutes from the house: https://www.gatlinburgtn.gov/departments/recreation/community_center
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Gatlinburg Community Center
157 Proffitt RdNearby amenities open to the public for free or a small $3 fee to use the pool, bowling alley, gym, and more at the Gatlinburg Community Center 3 minutes from the house: https://www.gatlinburgtn.gov/departments/recreation/community_center
The Comedy Barn
2775 ParkwayGreat show, good for families great music
The Island Trading Post
131 Island DrLots of shops and fun area to explore
Bluff Mountain Fire Tower
3102 Green Top RdThe Sinks
Old State Highway 73 ScenicLocal swimming hole
City/town information
Gatlinburg, a mountain town in eastern Tennessee, is known as a gateway to the roughly 520,000-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Many of its key attractions offer sweeping views of the neighboring park, including the 407-ft. Space Needle observation tower and the Sky Lift, a 2.1-mile aerial cable car that journeys from Downtown to the popular amusement park and ski resort Ober Gatlinburg.
https://www.gatlinburgtn.gov/
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Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, a mountain town in eastern Tennessee, is known as a gateway to the roughly 520,000-acre Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Many of its key attractions offer sweeping views of the neighboring park, including the 407-ft. Space Needle observation tower and the Sky Lift, a 2.1-mile aerial cable car that journeys from Downtown to the popular amusement park and ski resort Ober Gatlinburg.
https://www.gatlinburgtn.gov/
Pigeon Forge, a mountain town and vacation area in eastern Tennessee, is the home of Dollywood, country singer Dolly Parton’s Appalachian-themed park consisting of rides, an adjoining water park and a museum of her costumes and memorabilia. The city’s other attractions include country music revues like the Smoky Mountain Opry, dinner theaters such as Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede and outlet malls.
https://www.pigeonforge.com/
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Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge, a mountain town and vacation area in eastern Tennessee, is the home of Dollywood, country singer Dolly Parton’s Appalachian-themed park consisting of rides, an adjoining water park and a museum of her costumes and memorabilia. The city’s other attractions include country music revues like the Smoky Mountain Opry, dinner theaters such as Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede and outlet malls.
https://www.pigeonforge.com/
Sevierville is a city in east Tennessee. To the south, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has forest trails and waterfalls. A statue of country singer Dolly Parton, a Sevierville native, is downtown by the 1896 beaux arts–style courthouse. The Tennessee Museum of Aviation has vintage aircraft, including 2 rare P-47 Thunderbolts. To the east, the Forbidden Caverns are vast underground caves with calcite formations.
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Sevierville
Sevierville is a city in east Tennessee. To the south, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has forest trails and waterfalls. A statue of country singer Dolly Parton, a Sevierville native, is downtown by the 1896 beaux arts–style courthouse. The Tennessee Museum of Aviation has vintage aircraft, including 2 rare P-47 Thunderbolts. To the east, the Forbidden Caverns are vast underground caves with calcite formations.
Food scene
The Fox & Parrot Tavern
1065 Glades RdOur second favorite place for a drink and pub food :)
Our favorite place, try the Fish & Chips and get the sticky toffee pudding!
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The Rampant Lion
734 Powdermill RdOur favorite place, try the Fish & Chips and get the sticky toffee pudding!
Little House of Pancakes
807 East PkwyGatlinburg is famous for Pancakes!
Trish's Mountain Diner
3614 East PkwyGreat breakfast
Crystelle Creek Restaurant
1654 East PkwySmoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwaySmoky Mountain Winery
450 Cherry Street
Pizzeria of Gatlinburg
349 East ParkwayBig Bear Pizza and Subs
815 East PkwyAlamo Steakhouse
705 East PkwyDelauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyHungry Bear BBQ
2263 East PkwyBennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
714 River RdWild Bear Tavern
4236 ParkwayGreat German food, many folks love the pot roast
Become part of the longest-running feud in history and help the Hatfields and McCoys try to settle their differences mountain-style. Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you’ll love the singin’ and dancin’, mighty feats of strength, jaw-dropping stunts, and side-splitting comedy. The chaos doesn’t stop with fightin’ cousins! You’ll watch divin’ Hillbillies and divin’ dogs, – in our brand new swimmin’ hole!
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Hatfield & McCoy kvöldverður sýning
119 Music RdBecome part of the longest-running feud in history and help the Hatfields and McCoys try to settle their differences mountain-style. Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you’ll love the singin’ and dancin’, mighty feats of strength, jaw-dropping stunts, and side-splitting comedy. The chaos doesn’t stop with fightin’ cousins! You’ll watch divin’ Hillbillies and divin’ dogs, – in our brand new swimmin’ hole!
Country Candy Kitchen
3341 ParkwayLocal owned candy store
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics.
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Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwaySouthern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics.
Essentials
Food City
1219 East PkwyClosest grocery store
Food City Gas 'N Go
1219 East ParkwayWalgreens Pharmacy
811 Parkway
Gatlinburg Police Department
1230 East Pkwy
Satterfield's Old Fashioned Grocery
849 Glades RoadWhole Earth Grocery & Cafe
446 East PkwyBeer Wine Liquor Superstore
1349 East PkwyAce Hardware of Gatlinburg
1025 East PkwyThe closest Trolley Stop with free parking is at the City Hall, across from the Food City on highway 321. Super convenient and nearby!
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Trolley Stop
520 ParkwayThe closest Trolley Stop with free parking is at the City Hall, across from the Food City on highway 321. Super convenient and nearby!
Borgartillaga
Samgöngur
Trolley's are an easy, free way to get around Gatlinburg
Board a trolley and be in downtown Gatlinburg in minutes!
Trolleys operate on a daily basis, 365 days a year. Visitors in the area can board a Trolley at any stop in the City and be off to their destination. All Trolleys stop at the Mass Transit Center, located at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.
An easy way to get into downtown without the hassle of driving into the City and finding a parking spot. You can use the Park N Ride Lot at the Gatlinburg Welcome Center, located at 1011 Banner Road in Gatlinburg, just off of the Spur just before entering town.
https://www.gatlinburg.com/trolley/
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Black Bears in the area
Warning: Bears are wild animals that are dangerous and unpredictable. Do not approach bears or allow them to approach you!
Willfully approaching within 50 yards (150 feet), or any distance that disturbs or displaces a bear, is illegal in the park. Violation of this federal regulation can result in fines and arrest. Use binoculars, telephoto lens, or a spotting scope to view the animals.
Check the "Bear Closures" and "Bear Warnings" section of the Temporary Closures page before planning a hike in the park.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/nature/black-bears.htm