Home to one of the biggest national parks in the country, Gatlinburg is a fantastic destination for family vacations, a romantic getaway, or an adventurous trip with friends. Gatlinburg is another entrance to the Smokies, offering everything you might be looking for to experience while hiking through the Appalachian Mountains. Specifically, Gatlinburg’s Strip offers a … Read more
Since 1954, the iconic yellow chairs of the Gatlinburg SkyLift have carried visitors to the top of Crockett Mountain, offering beautiful views of the Smokies. Today, visitors can experience a walk across the Gatlinburg SkyBridge, the longest pedestrian suspension bridge on the continent. Surely, walking on a 680-foot-long, 140-foot-high bridge is a memorable moment, a … Read more
If you are looking for the most unique experience in the Smokies, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is everything you’ve been dreaming of. Located at the top of the iconic SkyLift, 1,800 feet above sea level, it is the longest on the continent. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about Gatlinburg SkyBridge before you … Read more
Anakeesta is an award-winning theme park located above, and in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. It is a nature-immersive park offering an authentic Smoky Mountain experience for families of all ages. Anakeesta, literally means “the place of high ground” in the Cherokee language. Anakeesta is situated on a 70-acre mountain 600’ above the city of … Read more
You can get to taste moonshine in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, for just $5 per person. The highly sort after drink is a staple in the Smoky Mountains, and you can even get to taste some for free at the very many local liquor stores. The history of making moonshine and selling it is filled with lots … Read more
Gatlinburg is all about nature, entertainment, and food. People come to Gatlinburg to do many things, but mainly to explore this beautiful part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains. Cascading waterfalls, roaming wildlife, and a view of over 500,000 acres, the Great Smoky Mountains are the country’s most-visited national park. Gatlinburg is the … Read more
While Gatlinburg and its surroundings are best known as family vacation spots, the Smoky Mountains are also the southern premier destination for weddings, elopements, and honeymoons. After all, few places are more scenic and captivating than the forested slopes of the Smoky Mountains around Gatlinburg. So why not choose Gatlinburg to relax and enjoy nature, … Read more
Gatlinburg in Tennessee is considered one of the most romantic spots in North America. This is probably why it’s considered the honeymoon capital of the South for a number of years. There are a huge number of locations to get married in Gatlinburg, from cute mountain chapels to more modern options. We have put together … Read more
Gatlinburg is all about nature, entertainment, and food. People come to Gatlinburg to do many things, but mainly to explore this beautiful part of the Appalachian Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains. The Great Smoky Mountains is the country’s most visited national park, and Gatlinburg is one of the starting points of the park’s famous trails. … Read more
Did you know Anakeesta offers all-day park access together with unrestricted scenic rides through the Chondola chair lift ride? You can also get to have a 360-degree view of the Smoky Mountains and as far as Kentucky. There are always events taking place at Anakeesta, with most being live music shows and liquid velvet plays … Read more