by Gary Bailey | Jan 6, 2021 | Food, Restaurants, Reviews
Howard’s Restaurant is a Gatlinburg staple, having served fine food to visitors and residents of Gatlinburg since 1946. That makes it Gatlinburg’s oldest restaurant, pairing nicely with your stay at Gatlinburg’s oldest hotel. It has been voted best...
by Gary Bailey | Dec 4, 2020 | Food, Restaurants, Reviews
Ruby Sunshine is a recently-opened restaurant in Gatlinburg that specializes in New Orleans-inspired brunch and cocktails. It is located right across the street from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn in a little complex of shops and eateries. You will recognize it by the...
by Gary Bailey | Oct 8, 2020 | Food, Places to Eat In Gatlinburg, Restaurants, Reviews
Bones BBQ Joint is a cool little barbecue restaurant in Gatlinburg that claims to celebrate “authentic regional barbecue from the American South.” Your humble restaurant reviewer here from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn is a bit of a barbecue connoisseur, so...
by Gary Bailey | Sep 23, 2020 | Food, Restaurants, Reviews
We recently had a chance to chow down on some burgers at Drafts Burger Bar, a new restaurant situated right on the river at 240 River Road in Gatlinburg. It is a great location that does have outdoor seating with a great view of the river and town. Inside, the place...
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....
by Gary Bailey | Mar 10, 2020 | Attractions, Reviews, Things to do
The iconic Gatlinburg Space Needle is a 407-foot observation tower located in Gatlinburg that overlooks downtown and the Great Smoky Mountains. Its glass elevators take you to an observation deck that provides a 360° view of the surrounding area. The Space Needle is a...