Gatlinburg Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

on the Skylift in Gatlinburg

overcame my fear of heights had a blast

soon as we saw it we ran to get in line, it was a wonderful experience and a true adrenaline rush considering my fear of heights that I seemingly overcame during the moment

The Great Smokie Mountains

Country Roads, Take Me Home Birthplace of the Queen of country music Miss Dolly Parton, this trip to the Smokie Mountains was an absolute dream come true. Not only am I a fan of Dolly and country music. But I am also a lover of the outdoors and hiking for which the Smokies have a lot of great trails to pick from. The most famous trail through this area is the small portion of the Appalachian Trail that crosses through the mountains. I didn't know a lot about it before visiting the Smokies expect that it was the longest continuous trail in the USA and I had always been intrigued by the name. I still can't say I know very much about the history of the trail but like so many pioneers that traversed the numerous trails across North America the ones following the Appalachian Trail faced many dangers and extremes. It is mind-blowing what they had to endure. Today there are all kinds of walking trails and we took a few of the easier ones on this trip. Bet every single one was enjoyable. There is a lot to see and do in the towns surrounding this area. We loved The Island at Pigeon Forge and the Old Mill. The town of Gatlinburg is fantastic as well. Some kitschy little shops and great dining options. We also stumbled upon a Salt and Pepper Shaker museum which was another highlight of this trip. And of course no trip to the Smokies is complete without a stop at Dollywood. #gooutside

overcame fear of heights ✌️ #skybridge

Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg, TN

Ripley’s Aquarium in Gatlinburg, TN

Anakeesta, Gatlinburg Tennessee

location : Anakeesta, Gatlinburg TN, USA A park for sightseeing and activities. There’s a big mountain in Gatlinburg that called “Smoky Mountain”. You can go up here by buying the ticket in dowtown gatlinburg and take a skylift to the top of the mountain. There’s some restaurants and souvenirs store around the park. also have grab and go pizza and hotdogs at Kephart Café. At night they have special light show called “Astra Lumina”. Highly recommend for those who visit Gatlinburg.