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Articles and News about Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains

Pizza Rio: Brazilian-Inspired Pizza with a Gatlinburg River View

If you’re staying at the Historic Gatlinburg Inn and find yourself craving pizza—but not just any pizza—take a stroll down Parkway toward the entrance of town (in the Pigeon Forge direction) and prepare yourself for a delicious surprise. Pizza Rio isn’t your typical...

A Fresh New Flavor Next Door: Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Gatlinburg

Situated at 745 Parkway, right next to the Historic Gatlinburg Inn, Tropical Smoothie Cafe has recently opened its doors, offering a fresh and vibrant dining option for both locals and visitors. ​ Ambiance and Service The cafe's interior is notably clean and orderly,...

Daiquiri Shack & Grill – Gatlinburg Restaurant Review

Tucked away on the second floor above Parkway, Daiquiri Shack & Grill is a hidden gem in downtown Gatlinburg that delivers great food, refreshing drinks, and a breezy, laid-back atmosphere. If you’re looking for a spot to kick back with a cold daiquiri and some...
The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage 2019

The Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage 2019

The special event calendar for Spring is accelerating quickly with items for the Spring season to coincide with the general lifeforce of the Smoky Mountains returning for most of the remainder of the year and one of them is quite possibly the oldest yearly tradition...

Where To See Elk and Buffalo in the Smokies

Where To See Elk and Buffalo in the Smokies

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...

Spas, Massage and Beauty Providers in the Smokies

Spas, Massage and Beauty Providers in the Smokies

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...

Introducing The Gatlinburg Pinball Museum

Introducing The Gatlinburg Pinball Museum

Gatlinburg and the Smokies at large are just as well known for off-the-beaten-path attractions as we are for the rollercoasters, distilleries, candy stores, hiking trails and other mainstream options. If you want to see Goats on a Roof, we've got it in the Smokies. If...

Our Favorite Specialty Stores in Gatlinburg

Our Favorite Specialty Stores in Gatlinburg

Specialty Stores in Gatlinburg  As you are likely aware, we are now entering the 2019 season where shopping the Specialty Stores in Gatlinburg,  is definitely a blast. Gatlinburg, a city full of unique shopping opportunities and solutions for those we have that are...

Gatlinburg Festival of Trees

Gatlinburg Festival of Trees

What are some of your favorite memories of Smoky Mountain Winterfest? Is it the rare but possible chance of seeing it snow before Christmas (even as early as Halloween night)? Is it getting to see the town spirit of Christmas light up when the Gatlinburg Fantasy of...

Ideas For Veterans Coming to the Smokies

Ideas For Veterans Coming to the Smokies

I've said it many times before, I'll say it many times now and the future, and each time I say it, it makes me proud to be in the Smoky Mountains. In East Tennessee, we take military service seriously to heart. We are proud of our men and women, Veterans Coming to the...

History Is In The Air During the Summer

History Is In The Air During the Summer

As Summer begins and we get to the halfway point of another wonderful year of business we've had here in Gatlinburg, we become aware and appreciative for our history as a hospitality icon in East Tennessee and for the history of the Smokies in general. This spirit...