Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains
Gatlinburg Attraction Review: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
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 water. The aquarium is...
Gatlinburg Restaurant Review: Bones BBQ Joint
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 we are doing...
Gatlinburg Restaurant Review: Drafts Burger Bar
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...
Gatlinburg Restaurant Review – No Way Jose’s Cantina
No Way Jose's is a restaurant situated right on the Little Pigeon River in Gatlinburg that serves exceptional, freshly prepared Mexican food. The brightly colored establishment is a feast for the eyes as well as the belly. The author of this article has eaten there...
Gatlinburg Attraction Review: Ripley’s World of Illusions
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...
The Mountain-to-Sea Trail – 1200 Miles of Beauty
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...
Gatlinburg Attraction Review – Gatlin’s Mini Golf
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 we're located),...
Gatlinburg Attraction Review: Hillbilly Golf
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...
The Ultimate Smoky Mountain Coaster Guide
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. [video width="1280" height="720"...