Gatlinburg Attractions
Gatlinburg is located on the Tennessee side of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park near the eastern end. The best way to get to Gatlinburg from Wears Valley is to travel through the park on route scenic old 73. Find Lyons Springs Road just off Wears Valley Road route 321 and it will take you through Metcaff Bottoms entrance and will “T” at old route 73, Just turn left and follow the road as it runs through the woods mostly along rivers. It is very scenic and also probably the fastest route. From there Gatlinburg is a small town and not hard to find your way around. When you arrive you will find Gatlinburg full of all kinds of Attractions!
Whether young or old you will find your hearts desire in Gatlinburg!
Rides:
Gatlinburg Ziplines-
Soar through the Tree Tops like Tarzan! Young or Old will enjoy the activity and the exercise! You will have the time of your life! Trip takes about 1 1/2 hours! From $59 per person.
Nine Zip Lines – One Sky Bridge!Gatlinburg Sky Lift-
Chair Lift ride from the center of town! If your not up to the zip lines, then you will enjoy a ride on the sky lift! They offer rides year round, day and night! Bring your camera and binoculars! The views are spectacular and very exciting during daylight hours, but really special if seen at night with all the lights!- from only $12 for adults!
1-865-436-4307Ober Gatlinburg-
Amusement Park – Ski resort! Gatlinburg is named one of the top ten ski area’s in the United States! Located high above Gatlinburg it’s a great way to see and play in the snow during the winter months!
Adventures:
Guinness World Records Museum-
Brought to you by Ripley’s! This is strange! Part of the Ripley’s collection of attractions. If you have a car load full of young boys they will enjoy coming here and see the unusual and the wierd!
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Gatlinburg Restaurants
Calhoun’s BBQ Ribs
http://www.calhouns.com/ Good Ole Southern Bar-B-Que! 441 Main Strip Gatlinburg, TN 865-436-4100
Bubba Gump Shrimp
http://www.bubbagump.com/locations/gatlinburg/ How many ways can you cook shrimp?! 900 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865-430-3034
Peddler Restaurant
Steaks! Call for reservations! 820 River Rd Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3133 (865) 436-5794 http://peddlergatlinburg.com/
Best Italian Cafe & Pizza!
http://www.bestitalian.com/ Bar & Grill! 620 Parkway Suite B4 Gatlinburg, TN 37867 865-436-0013
Smoky Mountain Brewery
http://www.smoky-mtn-brewery.com/ Micro brewery - brick oven pizza! 1004 Parkway, Suite 501 Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865 436 4200
Sweet Pea’s Cafe & Antique Lounge
Home cooking! Coffee Shop - Desserts! Romantic Place! 458 Parkway Suite 6, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865-277-7711
Log Cabin Pancake House
http://www.logcabinpancakehouse.com/gatlinburg.html Pancakes, Pancakes & Pancakes! 327 Historic Nature Trl, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-7894
Cherokee Grill
http://cherokeegrill.com/ Beautiful upscale mountain lodge atmosphere! Steaks & Seafood, American Style 1002 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-4287
Buckhorn Inn
http://www.buckhorninn.com/ 865 436 4668 Gourmet cusine in a bed & breakfast setting call for the nights menu choices 2140 Tudor Mountain Rd., Off U.S. 321, Gatlinburg, TN
Fox & Parrot Tavern
http://www.fox-and-parrot.com/ English Pub in the woods! 1065 Glades Rd Gatlinburg, TN 37738 865-436-0677
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