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There is a lot to do in Gatlinburg!

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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...
Top Kid Friendly Things To Do in Gatlinburg

Top Kid Friendly Things To Do in Gatlinburg

Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains are a family destination for a reason! The sheer abundance of nature and wildlife are juxtaposed with the fast and brightly lit attractions that kids gobble up, and for a weekend retreat to the mountains, there will be plenty of...

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales

Smoky Mountain Tunes and Tales

The city of Gatlinburg has had many great assets that have lead to decades of its success, growth and evolution as a center of tourism and iconic destination for mountain living. 3 of those assets are the stories those decades have acquired and collected in our local...

The Gatlinburg Space Needle

The Gatlinburg Space Needle

The Gatlinburg Space Needle is, without question, one of the most iconic attractions in Sevier County and Smoky Mountain history; if not for any reason other than you can see it from much of the city towering over the skyline even above the mountains. Similar to the...

Carver’s Orchards and Applehouse in Cosby, TN.

Carver’s Orchards and Applehouse in Cosby, TN.

A great little trip just down the road form Gatlinburg is a local favorite. A lot of visitors to the Smoky Mountains want to find the "hidden gems" of tourism we have within driving distance of the main cities. "Hidden gems" in this context refers to a proverbial...

Winter Fun in the Sky

Winter Fun in the Sky

What is that in the air for February? Is it love? Is it romance? Well, it’s not Superman, so it must be that time of the year when we look for creative ways and activities to show our partner how much they mean to us and take in the wonderful ambiance of winter to...

New Years Eve in Gatlinburg

New Years Eve in Gatlinburg

The science of combustion has more personal and historical significance to mankind than most other forces known to man. Everything we know of and can measure today began with the “Big Bang” when spatial expansion began from a very hot and very dense point, humanity...

Christmas Shopping in Gatlinburg

Christmas Shopping in Gatlinburg

Many of our guests choose the holidays to come to the Smokies not just to relax and get their fill of Christmas Smoky Mountain spirit, but also to find unique, worthwhile gift opportunities for the family they might not get to see this year. Gatlinburg is a treasure...

Gatlinburg Family Dining Choices

Gatlinburg Family Dining Choices

It's very difficult not to notice on your way through Gatlinburg that we have a lot of restaurants in our city - quite a lot - so many, in fact, that our guests often ask us for recommendations as they're not sure which ones to go with or where they might be found at....