Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Sarah Cornett
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a charming mountain town that is perfect for a long weekend getaway.
It is the gateway community for Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is the most visited national park in America.
As someone who grew up visiting Gatlinburg, I can attest that there truly is something for everyone in this town, regardless of age.
With year-round activities, nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking adventure, relaxation, or a bit of both.
Come and see what this town has to offer!
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Places to Eat
Pancake Pantry
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Have you heard of Tennessee's first pancake specialty restaurant? It's my go-to spot for the best pancakes in town. Trust me, you won't be disappointed! Just make sure to get there early because it tends to get busy. But trust me, it's definitely worth the wait. A visit to this place is a must when you're in Gatlinburg.
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Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
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Whenever I visit town, I always make sure to stop at this fantastic BBQ place and get the ribs!
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Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria in Elks Plaza
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A must-stop in Gatlinburg, the rolls are the absolute best!
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Howard's Restaurant Gatlinburg's Oldest Restaurant
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Gatlinburg's oldest restaurant and an excellent steakhouse.
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Places to Drink
Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg
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Great local brewery located right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg.
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Things to Do
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Gatlin’s Mini Golf
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A downtown must-visit: a super fun outdoor mini-golf course for the whole family.
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Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
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A community of artists and artisans selling their wares where you can find everything from basket weaving, to painting and metal smithing.
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The Great Outdoors
Anakeesta
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Anakeesta, Tennessee’s award-winning outdoor family theme park is known for its panoramic smoky mountain views, thrilling treetop adventures including zipline tours and mountain coaster, dining and shopping.
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Gatlinburg SkyPark
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Home of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge: Gatlinburg SkyBridge. At the Gatlinburg SkyLift Park, guests will experience the best views of the beautiful Smoky Mountains and the town of Gatlinburg.
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Ober Mountain
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From downtown Gatlinburg, hop on to the 120 passenger aerial tramway for a ride to this ski area with a 600-foot vertical drop, nine beautiful trails and an amusement park complete with indoor ice skating, wildlife encounter, Alpine Slide, water rides and more.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Get outdoors in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Places to Stay
Hilton Vacation Club Bent Creek Golf Village Gatlinburg
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Wonderful place to stay just outside of downtown Gatlinburg
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Bonus: Pigeon Forge
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The Christmas Place
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A must-visit in Pigeon Forge! An adorable Christmas store, I've shopped here many many times.
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Local Goat - New American Restaurant Pigeon Forge
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The food and drinks here are fabulous, a very popular restaurant in Pigeon Forge.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sarah Cornett
Hello! My name is Sarah Cornett and I live in Charlotte, NC. I absolutely love to travel!
Living in Charlotte is a perfect location to travel. We are 3 hours to the beach and 2 hours to the mountains and have access to an international airport.
Travel is a passion of mine and I try to explore at least one new place every year. To date, I’ve visited 15 different countries and 29 different states in the US. My personal goal is to travel to at least 100 countries and hit all 50 states.
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