by Gary Bailey | Oct 21, 2020 | Attractions, Photos, Things to do
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is one of those places you have to visit when you come into Gatlinburg. It has been named “Best U.S. Aquarium” for a reason. Inside you will find over 100 THOUSAND sea creatures swimming in 1.4 million gallons of...
by Gary Bailey | Aug 19, 2020 | Attractions, Things to do
Ripley’s World of Illusions has been an entertainment staple on the main strip of Gatlinburg for years. Situated in the middle of town, on Parkway (a short walk from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn), the museum features a bunch of fascinating illusions that have you...
by Gary Bailey | Aug 5, 2020 | Attractions, Nature, smoky mountains, Things to do
Did you know that there is a trail (or series of trails, really) that you can hike that will actually take you from the mountains in Tennessee all the way to the ocean in North Carolina? It’s true! The Mountain-to-Sea Trail is a nearly 1,200 mile foot path that starts...
by Gary Bailey | Jul 21, 2020 | Attractions, Things to do
Gatlinburg is a mini golf lover’s paradise. You don’t have to walk very far down the street to find a place where you can swing some clubs (or, you know, lightly tap a ball as the case may be). Tucked away on a hill running parallel to Parkway (where...
by Gary Bailey | Jun 29, 2020 | Attractions, Things to do
Hillbilly Golf is one of the more unusual mini golf courses you will ever play. It is situated on a steep hill (of course – this is Gatlinburg after all). Being that it is called “hillbilly golf,” as you might expect, the theme is hillbilly. Each...
by Gary Bailey | Jun 16, 2020 | Attractions, Reviews, Things to do
Mountain coasters have recently exploded onto the scene around the Gatlinburg / Pigeon Forge area. The editorial staff at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn created this guide to tell you everything you need to know about them....