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 hole features hillbilly-themed decoration, such as moonshine barrels, outhouses…
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. What Is a Mountain Coaster? A mountain coaster is similar to a traditional roller coaster. The major difference…
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 Gatlinburg landmark that was finished in 1969 and opened to the…
Gatlinburg, Tennessee is a FANTASTIC location for a romantic Valentine’s night or weekend. Valentine’s Day 2020 falls on a Friday, so we definitely recommend coming into town and spending the weekend here. Whether you go see a show, drive up into the beautiful Smoky Mountains, or just walk around town, you will love it here…and…
A recent article on the Architectural Digest website listed its top 25 small towns in America, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee made the list. Here is what was said about it: A mountain town with a fun side Population: 4,206 Gatlinburg became a popular tourist destination upon the founding of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which…
The Noah “Bud” Ogle Farm in Gatlinburg, also known as “Ogle Place,” is a historic location maintained by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977, it is a wonderful place to visit to get a true sense of what life was like for the early settlers…
A new attraction has opened up right down the street from the Historic Gatlinburg Inn, and if you grew up in the 80’s (like the author of this review) then you are going to LOVE this place! It’s called the Red Rocket Retro Arcade. This place is exactly what you would expect from its name:…
Join us in Gatlinburg May 17, 2019 for the Grand Opening of SkyBridge. Spanning 680 feet in length, the SkyBridge will be the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America. After riding the iconic SkyLift to the top of Crockett Mountain, guests may stroll the bridge at their own pace passing glass floor panels at…
Smoky Mountain Elk & Buffalo The ecosystem is just one of many reasons why people from all over the world come to visit the Smoky Mountains. Whether in the National Park or in some adjacent hills (or on rare occasions even down in town!), there are loads and loads of critters you can expect a…
Finding the Right Spa Treatment For You In The Smokies Perhaps that it’s been a while since you had a girl’s weekend out with your besties, or maybe there’s a wedding coming up in the Smokies that you need to get ready for, or maybe that wedding is yours, OR there might be another reason…
