Things to do in Gatlinburg

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Things to Do in Gatlinburg

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Top Attractions in Gatlinburg

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Aquarium with a moving walkway through a shark tunnel and interactive penguin exhibit, highlighted by a glass bottom boat ride. Displays a diverse array of marine life for educational observation.
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Ski lift ride with scenic mountain views, glass-floored suspension bridge, and multiple crossings. Includes a gift shop with snacks and souvenirs.
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Scenic park with diverse hiking trails, wildlife sightings, and educational family activities amidst historic structures and stunning mountain views.
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Whiskey distillery in a lively neighborhood, presenting a variety of flavor tastings including salted caramel and mint chocolate chip, with recipe cards for at-home creativity.
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Mountain resort featuring a scenic tram ride, ski facilities with man-made snow, and year-round activities including snow tubing, alpine slides, and an ice skating rink.
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Charming old-world village atmosphere with a medley of unique local shops. Enjoy a leisurely stroll, delectable treats, and diverse goods amidst quaint European-inspired architecture.
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Scenic overlook providing panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and easy access to stunning vistas. Noted for its 4th of July celebrations and picturesque scenery.
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Iconic cars from classic films and TV shows, including celebrity-owned vehicles, await photo opportunities and family bonding moments amid Hollywood memorabilia.
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What travellers are saying

  • Jody Y
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Valentine Trip to Gatlinburg. Julie at Ole Smoky was the best!! Stop at The Holler abs ask for her, you won’t be disappointed
    Written 13 February 2025
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  • Ramser
    310 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great tasting with Steve and Sugarlands. 1st one’s tasting on Friday morning ! We always enjoy going to Sugarlands even on slow winter days! Sips up!
    Written 1 February 2025
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  • Bryan
    Boone, NC19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing! Educational for all ages; beautiful and inspiring! Wonderful variety of aquatic species; helpful staff; great place to spend 2-3 hours.
    Written 14 February 2025
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  • Brenda K
    28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    They continue to improve this experience. We remember when there really wasn't anything at the top. Now there is a gift shop, restaurant, and wonderful places to relax and enjoy the view.
    The bridge is a rush. If you aren't game for that, there is an easy trail to bypass it and get to the other side.
    We enjoy buying the all-day pass so that we can enjoy it during the day and again after dark. This is a little pricey, but one of our favorites. Buy the picture!
    Written 30 December 2024
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  • David Hoffman
    Tuscaloosa, AL46 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We’ve been here a few times since 2019 and it has always been improving. We love the gondola ride, the beautiful gardens, and the tree walk. This is definitely one of the must-do tourist attractions in the Gatlinburg area. One small thing I loved was the addition of padding to the gondola seats.

    However, there are a few things I don’t like. I cannot stand the refund policy. Bad weather? No refund, but an option to use the tickets within the next 365 days. This is not good enough for those of us who might not be back within a year. Look at Ober for an example of a better policy. This trip we had rude service from the cashier in the ticket line and the guy taking photos at the top of the ride. Neither one said a single word to us. I pre-purchased my tickets through ticket master so it shouldn’t have been a hassle for the cashier. The guy taking photos didn’t even look up, just pressed the camera when we were close. He was too busy playing on his phone. It was in the 30-40’s today with occasional rain and snow, but they had all of the heaters off and only one fire pit opened.
    Written 19 December 2024
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  • MrsJessicaRae
    Alexandria, LA167 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What an amazing week we spent in the Smokies. We visited several sites within the park and stopped at multiple visitors centers to learn about the history of the area. The hiking trails are well maintained & marked. The historic sites are wonderfully preserved & encourage visitors to reflect and learn. The Park Rangers are helpful & informative. My kids had such a great experience reviewing & discussing their Junior Ranger guides for their badge and gained some bonus knowledge in the process. Overall this was an educational, interesting, and fun trip for our family.
    Written 13 February 2025
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  • Leya P
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a great time tasting with Nicholas! Great experience and would highly recommend coming for a tasting with him!!! Loved it and best experience
    Written 14 February 2025
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  • Ana C
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Only went to Snow Tubing on Thanksgiving break. Lines were long and because of the cold, people would slide farther and some hit the security wall. Because of that they had to put extra, extra, extra break rugs which took about 30 minutes of our allotted time up there. We waited for a long time in the cold but really enjoyed the activity. We could only go 3 times because our time went up even though half of that time was used to take extra security measures... It is fake snow but still snow! Ice or whatever they use, it will be very cold. If no accidents had happened, we could have enjoyed more time to go over and over again. It was really fun. The rest of the activities were really packed. We were able to get to the top of the mountain by car which we recommend 100% instead of taking the lifts...
    Written 1 December 2024
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  • David Hoffman
    Tuscaloosa, AL46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice shops tucked away on the Gatlinburg Main Street. We love the Donut Friar and the bathrooms are very clean. There are plenty of shops for anyone in your group.
    Written 19 December 2024
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  • Megan O
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ricky was so awesome! He was personable, knowledgeable, and funny! Made our group trip well worth it. Delicious wine too, definitely stop in here - get the hot cider wine
    Written 9 January 2025
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  • Debbykentucky
    Louisville, KY140 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great view of the city. Ride through the mountains to get there is great to see everything and all of the cabins. Love to sit and wait for the lights to come on in Gatlinburg. You can see the Ocber tram come the mountain and traffic in town. Great view
    Written 5 February 2025
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  • Maddison H
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    LOVED Donnie! He made our entire experience 100% worth it. Our 7 month old had so much fun seeing all of the cars and simulators. Donnie even had our son sit on the car for a picture! Will be back every year!
    Written 29 November 2024
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