Gatlinburg TN Blog

Things to Do

Top 3 Places You Need to Visit to Experience the Best Ziplines near Gatlinburg

Posted: 30 Sep , 2020

If you ever wanted to experience the thrill of ziplining, there is no better place to do it than in Gatlinburg! This is your chance to soar high above the Smoky Mountains and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the incredible scenery! Whether you are planning a vacation with your family or a group of friends, get the gang together for this adventure of a lifetime! Here are the top 3 places that you need to visit to experience the best ziplines near Gatlinburg:

Penguin Playhouse at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

Things to Do

4 Fun Ways to Interact with the Penguins at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

Posted: 22 Sep , 2020

One of the highlights at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is the Penguin Playhouse, a unique indoor and outdoor habitat where you can get nose-to-beak with these incredible creatures! As one of the world’s best penguin exhibits, this is your chance to meet the aquarium’s feathered friends from both below and above the water! Here are 4 fun ways to interact with the penguins at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies:

Things to Do

5 Things to Do in Gatlinburg in October You Don’t Want to Miss

Posted: 22 Sep , 2020

October is a busy month in Gatlinburg! October is a great time of year to see all of the fall colors in the Great Smoky Mountains and take part in many of the fun Halloween events happening across the area....

News

Updates on Great Smoky Mountains National Park Reopening

Posted: 01 Sep , 2020

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park began reopening on May 9! The park will open in phases, the first including many of the trails and roads in the park. The first phase lasted 2 weeks. The second phase kicked off on May 19 with the opening of Clingmans Dome, and more continues to reopen. On Sept. 3, the latest reopenings in the park will occur. Here is everything we know about the reopening:

Things to Do

Top 5 Places to Play Mini Golf in Gatlinburg With Your Family

Posted: 26 Aug , 2020

If you want to do something fun with your family, you should play mini golf in Gatlinburg! There are several places you can go, and you’ll also have a choice of if you want to play outside or inside. Your whole family will enjoy playing together, and it’s a pretty affordable activity! Here are the top 5 places to play mini golf in Gatlinburg with your family:

Restaurants

Top 6 Candy Stores in Gatlinburg You Should Visit

Posted: 10 Aug , 2020

Are you in the mood for something sweet? There are a ton of candy stores in Gatlinburg that make homemade candies, fudge, and other sweets you’ll want to try. It doesn’t matter if you prefer chocolates or fruity candy, you’ll find it all at these sweet shops. Here are the top candy stores in Gatlinburg you should visit:

Events

Gatlinburg 4th of July Fireworks

Posted: 09 Jun , 2020

Gatlinburg, TN is known to have the “First July Fourth Parade in the Nation” with the annual Gatlinburg 4th of July Midnight Parade, which normally begins exactly at midnight when the clock ticks over to July 4th. It has been...

Events

Watch Popular Smoky Mountain Fireflies Event Online

Posted: 27 May , 2020

Have you ever had the opportunity to see the synchronous fireflies in the Smoky Mountains? Now’s your chance! A non-profit in the Smokies is hosting a virtual firefly event so that you can experience the magic from wherever you are. We’ve gathered all the details on how you can watch this popular Smoky Mountain fireflies event online.

Things to Do

4 Things You Need to Know About the Gatlinburg SkyLift

Posted: 25 May , 2020

The Gatlinburg SkyLift is known as one of the most scenic attractions in Gatlinburg TN. It’s a classic attraction people have been enjoying for decades. From the SkyLift, you can see across the city of Gatlinburg and into the trees in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here are 4 things you need to know about the Gatlinburg SkyLift:

Noah Bud Ogle Cabin in the Smoky Mountains

Things to Do

What Hiking Trails in the Smoky Mountains are Open?

Posted: 19 May , 2020

We’re so excited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is open, and we know you are too! In the first phase, many of the trails and roads in the park reopened. On May 23, more secondary roads will open and ALL trails in the park will be open. However, some roads remain closed. That means some of the trailheads in the park might not be easily accessible. To help you figure out where you should hike when you visit, we’ve made a list of the best hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains that you can get to without walking or biking into an area.