Jake’s Guidebook to Gatlinburg
Best Attractions in the Area
The place to go in Pigeon Forge. It is an outdoor shopping/sightseeing venue. It features an awesome audio/visual water show!. It is suitable for children and adults, with tons of shops, restaurants, and attractions!
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The Island Dr
The Island DriveThe place to go in Pigeon Forge. It is an outdoor shopping/sightseeing venue. It features an awesome audio/visual water show!. It is suitable for children and adults, with tons of shops, restaurants, and attractions!
#1 Voted Best Aquarium in The United States! Enjoy 12-foot Sharks, Giant Sea Turtle, Thousands of Exotic Sea Creatures, Penguins and much more!
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Acuario de Ripley de los Smokies
88 River Rd#1 Voted Best Aquarium in The United States! Enjoy 12-foot Sharks, Giant Sea Turtle, Thousands of Exotic Sea Creatures, Penguins and much more!
Ober Gatlinburg has a lot to offer year around! Indoor ice skating, animal habitat, scenic sky lift, alpine slide, and mountain coaster. In the winter they have snow tubing, snow skiing, and snow boarding!
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Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdOber Gatlinburg has a lot to offer year around! Indoor ice skating, animal habitat, scenic sky lift, alpine slide, and mountain coaster. In the winter they have snow tubing, snow skiing, and snow boarding!
Spectacular views but so much more! You can eat, shop, zip line & spend the day! Live entertainment! It was fun to explore like a child as we made our way up in the chairlift, stop for an adult beverage at the top, took in the swinging bridges & climbed to the pinnacle tower with gorgeous mountain view’s!
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Anakeesta
576 ParkwaySpectacular views but so much more! You can eat, shop, zip line & spend the day! Live entertainment! It was fun to explore like a child as we made our way up in the chairlift, stop for an adult beverage at the top, took in the swinging bridges & climbed to the pinnacle tower with gorgeous mountain view’s!
An open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800 ft overlook with views of the smokies. Home of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. You'll definitely experience the best views of the beautiful smoky mountains.
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Parque Gatlinburg SkyLift
765 ParkwayAn open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800 ft overlook with views of the smokies. Home of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. You'll definitely experience the best views of the beautiful smoky mountains.
Named after the famous Hollywood personality Dolly Parton, Dollywood is an amusement park of epic proportions. The park is the perfect place to reconnect with your family, enjoy the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, and go on some crazy fun rides. Some of Dollywood's main attractions include rides like Blazing Fury, Dizzy Disk, and the Tennessee Tornado
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Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdNamed after the famous Hollywood personality Dolly Parton, Dollywood is an amusement park of epic proportions. The park is the perfect place to reconnect with your family, enjoy the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, and go on some crazy fun rides. Some of Dollywood's main attractions include rides like Blazing Fury, Dizzy Disk, and the Tennessee Tornado
Sightseeing
Explore nature on this 11 mile scenic and historic route with hikes and stops throughout! Spot all the amazing wildlife!
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Cades Cove
Explore nature on this 11 mile scenic and historic route with hikes and stops throughout! Spot all the amazing wildlife!
Excellent way to see the town and surroundings! The iconic Gatlinburg Space Needle landmark is a 407′ observation tower that overlooks downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. Ride our glass elevators to the observation deck for a 360° view of the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg.
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Gatlinburg Space Needle
155 Historic Nature TrailExcellent way to see the town and surroundings! The iconic Gatlinburg Space Needle landmark is a 407′ observation tower that overlooks downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. Ride our glass elevators to the observation deck for a 360° view of the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg.
The highest mountain in Smoky Mountains at an elevation of 6,644 ft. This mountain peak can also be reached by taking the Clingman Dome Road that is open from May to November. At the top, visitors can make the short hike to a stunning observation tower with panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains. On a clear day, it's possible to see six states: Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina Virginia, Kentucky, and Georgia.
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Clingmans Dome
The highest mountain in Smoky Mountains at an elevation of 6,644 ft. This mountain peak can also be reached by taking the Clingman Dome Road that is open from May to November. At the top, visitors can make the short hike to a stunning observation tower with panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains. On a clear day, it's possible to see six states: Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina Virginia, Kentucky, and Georgia.
Experience the scenic smoky mountains with the top down!
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Smoky Mountain Jeep Rentals
1725 Waldens Creek RdExperience the scenic smoky mountains with the top down!
This 5.5 mile, one-way, loop road is a great, short trip for many people who visit the Smoky Mountains. The narrow, winding road has a number of well-preserved structures like old cabins, grist mills and more. When you take a drive along this Smoky Mountain road, you’ll drive alongside the Roaring Fork stream which is absolutely stunning to see after a heavy rain! Home of 2 of the most visited waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains. You can hike to Rainbow Falls and/or Grotto Falls.
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailThis 5.5 mile, one-way, loop road is a great, short trip for many people who visit the Smoky Mountains. The narrow, winding road has a number of well-preserved structures like old cabins, grist mills and more. When you take a drive along this Smoky Mountain road, you’ll drive alongside the Roaring Fork stream which is absolutely stunning to see after a heavy rain! Home of 2 of the most visited waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains. You can hike to Rainbow Falls and/or Grotto Falls.
Food scene
The Old Mill Restaurant is legendary in the Smoky Mountains for the hearty, delicious, classic Southern breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. At breakfast, guests are greeted with a basket of mini muffins, our Smoky Mountain Special Preserves, and sourwood honey. Bring an empty stomach!
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The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveThe Old Mill Restaurant is legendary in the Smoky Mountains for the hearty, delicious, classic Southern breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. At breakfast, guests are greeted with a basket of mini muffins, our Smoky Mountain Special Preserves, and sourwood honey. Bring an empty stomach!
This delightful dinner theater will give you and your family a wonderful evening of entertainment! Enjoy beautiful horses, trick riding, friendly competition, great bluegrass and country music and good food! Be sure to take a stroll down the Horse-Walk to get a close up look at their horses.
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Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayThis delightful dinner theater will give you and your family a wonderful evening of entertainment! Enjoy beautiful horses, trick riding, friendly competition, great bluegrass and country music and good food! Be sure to take a stroll down the Horse-Walk to get a close up look at their horses.
Southern Style country food! Located at The Island in Pigeon Forge this place is a must if you don't care about calories while on vacation. Family style meal with amazing dishes to choose from. All you can eat!!
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Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrSouthern Style country food! Located at The Island in Pigeon Forge this place is a must if you don't care about calories while on vacation. Family style meal with amazing dishes to choose from. All you can eat!!
Upscale steakhouse. Overall the nicest place in Gatlinburg. Famous for their meats and huge salad bar and scenic river. Ask for the river view seating!
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The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdUpscale steakhouse. Overall the nicest place in Gatlinburg. Famous for their meats and huge salad bar and scenic river. Ask for the river view seating!
If you are looking for fun, laughter and excitement with awesome food and service, then this is the show for you. The staff have audience participation and it's wonderful entertainment for the entire family that includes acrobatics, stunts, singing, jokes and more.
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Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdIf you are looking for fun, laughter and excitement with awesome food and service, then this is the show for you. The staff have audience participation and it's wonderful entertainment for the entire family that includes acrobatics, stunts, singing, jokes and more.
Delicious food made from scratch! Locally-sourced and sustainable menu items. Great for a burger and a beer.
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Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayDelicious food made from scratch! Locally-sourced and sustainable menu items. Great for a burger and a beer.
Dinner theater in Pigeon Forge has a new addition with Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures, on stage twice a day with live performances and good old fashioned southern food. The show takes place in the old Lumberjack Feud theater on Parkway, and retains the same sense of acrobatics and high-climbing scale. The new dinner show attraction opened in May, 2017, with Dolly Parton herself presiding over the ceremonies.
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Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
2713 ParkwayDinner theater in Pigeon Forge has a new addition with Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Adventures, on stage twice a day with live performances and good old fashioned southern food. The show takes place in the old Lumberjack Feud theater on Parkway, and retains the same sense of acrobatics and high-climbing scale. The new dinner show attraction opened in May, 2017, with Dolly Parton herself presiding over the ceremonies.
Pancake Pantry is a must for breakfast! You must get there early though since it is a very popular breakfast eatery. One of our favorite breakfast places to eat at.
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Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayPancake Pantry is a must for breakfast! You must get there early though since it is a very popular breakfast eatery. One of our favorite breakfast places to eat at.
Top breakfast in the whole area! Rustic, cabin-themed eatery offering modern takes on classic Southern breakfast dishes Breakfasts here are massive and come served on ginormous iron skillets.
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Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayTop breakfast in the whole area! Rustic, cabin-themed eatery offering modern takes on classic Southern breakfast dishes Breakfasts here are massive and come served on ginormous iron skillets.
Entertainment/Fun
Feeling lucky? Located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort brings the casino action to Western North Carolina. The resort is complete with premier rooms, exceptional dining, live entertainment and a vibrant casino floor!
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino DrFeeling lucky? Located in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort brings the casino action to Western North Carolina. The resort is complete with premier rooms, exceptional dining, live entertainment and a vibrant casino floor!
Everyone knows the name Titanic! Everyone knows Titanic struck and iceberg! And everyone knows Titanic was lost! She sat at the bottom of the ocean for 75 years before they found her in 1985. A second expedition to the wreck site went out in 1986 and that expedition was co-led by the owner of this museum. The artifacts you see throughout the ship are REAL and valued at over $4 million dollars. You'll be able to touch a growing iceberg, experience the 28 degree water, try and steer the ship and pay tribute to the 2,208 passengers and crew that were on the Titanic. You will enter as a guest and leave as a Titanic Passenger!
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Atracción del Museo del Titanic
2134 ParkwayEveryone knows the name Titanic! Everyone knows Titanic struck and iceberg! And everyone knows Titanic was lost! She sat at the bottom of the ocean for 75 years before they found her in 1985. A second expedition to the wreck site went out in 1986 and that expedition was co-led by the owner of this museum. The artifacts you see throughout the ship are REAL and valued at over $4 million dollars. You'll be able to touch a growing iceberg, experience the 28 degree water, try and steer the ship and pay tribute to the 2,208 passengers and crew that were on the Titanic. You will enter as a guest and leave as a Titanic Passenger!
Packed with so much history and hands on experiences. Detailed historic information on some of the most notorious criminals, victims, law enforcement, forensic science, crime prevention and more. Allow yourself at least 2-3 hours to tour the Museum. You won't regret it. You will walk out with so much more knowledge and facts not to mention a fun time.
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Museo del Crimen Alcatraz East
2757 ParkwayPacked with so much history and hands on experiences. Detailed historic information on some of the most notorious criminals, victims, law enforcement, forensic science, crime prevention and more. Allow yourself at least 2-3 hours to tour the Museum. You won't regret it. You will walk out with so much more knowledge and facts not to mention a fun time.
Beyond The Lens! Family Fun is Pigeon Forge's most interactive new attraction! For the First Time Ever, see your favorite mysteries come to life. Tons of fun for the whole family. Alien Ball Pit, Bigfoot Research Facility, Conspiracies Discovered, the Ultimate Virtual Reality Experiences, and so much more!
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Beyond The Lens! Diversión familiar
2115 ParkwayBeyond The Lens! Family Fun is Pigeon Forge's most interactive new attraction! For the First Time Ever, see your favorite mysteries come to life. Tons of fun for the whole family. Alien Ball Pit, Bigfoot Research Facility, Conspiracies Discovered, the Ultimate Virtual Reality Experiences, and so much more!
Dollywood's Splash Country is a 35-acre water park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, adjacent to the Dollywood theme park. The park's central theme rests around entertainer Dolly Parton’s childhood swimming in the rivers of the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood's Splash Country operates from May through September.
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Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood's Splash Country is a 35-acre water park located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, adjacent to the Dollywood theme park. The park's central theme rests around entertainer Dolly Parton’s childhood swimming in the rivers of the Great Smoky Mountains. Dollywood's Splash Country operates from May through September.
Indoors activities WonderWorks is an amusement park museum for the mind with over 100 interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. Experience the trembling of a 6.0 Earthquake, make human-size bubbles in our bubble lab, fly a fighter jet, lie on a bed of nails, ride our roller coaster simulation, experience rock climbing and test your skills on the New 50ft tall indoor ropes challenge course. During your visit, stay for "The Wonders Of Magic" starring master magician Terry Evanswood and experience our newly renovated lasertag arena!
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WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdIndoors activities WonderWorks is an amusement park museum for the mind with over 100 interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages. Experience the trembling of a 6.0 Earthquake, make human-size bubbles in our bubble lab, fly a fighter jet, lie on a bed of nails, ride our roller coaster simulation, experience rock climbing and test your skills on the New 50ft tall indoor ropes challenge course. During your visit, stay for "The Wonders Of Magic" starring master magician Terry Evanswood and experience our newly renovated lasertag arena!
Day or night, this ride is a thrill. The Alpine Coaster was the first mountain coaster to be built in the Smoky’s and is still one of the longest mountain coaster in the U.S. We recommend this coaster for its more scenic ride as the natural beauty of the mountain is practically undisturbed.
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Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdDay or night, this ride is a thrill. The Alpine Coaster was the first mountain coaster to be built in the Smoky’s and is still one of the longest mountain coaster in the U.S. We recommend this coaster for its more scenic ride as the natural beauty of the mountain is practically undisturbed.
Take in some gorgeous views on a Zipline through the Smoky Mountains!
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Wahoo Ziplines Smoky Mountains
605 Stockton DrTake in some gorgeous views on a Zipline through the Smoky Mountains!
Sprawling amusement facility featuring a variety of obstacle courses, trampolines & climbing nets. Fun for all!
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Sevier Air Trampoline and Ninja Warrior Park
266 Collier DrSprawling amusement facility featuring a variety of obstacle courses, trampolines & climbing nets. Fun for all!
Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries & more
Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwayLive music, great pizza, locally brewed beer!
The original distillery in Gatlinburg, Ole Smoky offers a MUST $5 samples tasting tour. They have nightly live music; sit down in a rocker and feel like a real mountain folk.
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Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayThe original distillery in Gatlinburg, Ole Smoky offers a MUST $5 samples tasting tour. They have nightly live music; sit down in a rocker and feel like a real mountain folk.
Sugarlands Distilling Company is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg. Visitors who come to the barn-style distillery can take a behind-the-scenes tour of our still house and learn firsthand how we make our authentic Sugarlands spirits. Back Porch stage offers free shows covering many genres, open to guests of all ages.
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Sugarlands Distilling Company
805 ParkwaySugarlands Distilling Company is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg. Visitors who come to the barn-style distillery can take a behind-the-scenes tour of our still house and learn firsthand how we make our authentic Sugarlands spirits. Back Porch stage offers free shows covering many genres, open to guests of all ages.
All local wines! Most of them are on the sweeter side but all delicious! Stop in for an amazing tasting!
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Tennessee Homemade Wines
1645 ParkwayAll local wines! Most of them are on the sweeter side but all delicious! Stop in for an amazing tasting!
There are a variety of shopping outlet stores to choose from that offer incredible deals.
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Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayThere are a variety of shopping outlet stores to choose from that offer incredible deals.