There’s no shortage of family attractions in Gatlinburg. Here are the top things we’d visit if we were visiting for the first time. This list has our favorites, and some things you should skip. It’s not a complete list of every possible attraction, because we always try to find things unique to the local area….
Gatlinburg still has the abandoned remains from Fun Mountain Theme Park visible from town. Fun Mountain, an abandoned theme park in Gatlinburg, TN, closed its doors in 2000 after financial struggles. The park once had rides like bumper cars, which can still be seen but are now overtaken by nature. Remains We first noticed this park while looking out…
We always recommend downtown Gatlinburg (or a cabin) to families heading to the Smoky Mountains for the first time. If you’re staying downtown and looking for a newer hotel, Margaritaville Resort in Gatlinburg is in one of the best locations. Here’s our review from our last of several stays in this resort. Key Takeaways Overview…
Gatlinburg has plenty of fun things to do, but the costs add up when doing activities like Anakeesta. Let’s check out some free or cheap things to do in Gatlinburg to add to your Smoky Mountain trip. Free Things To Do in Gatlinburg 1. Gatlinburg Trolley One of the best ways to get around the…
Picking Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge as a base is one of the top questions we get. Both towns are in the Smoky Mountains, so you’ve already made a great choice! And even if you pick the wrong town, you’re less than 30 minutes away from the other one. Even though these cities are close, they’re different….
With about 9 inches of snow annually in downtown, Gatlinburg isn’t somewhere you’ll find real snow all winter. But there are some great options for snow tubing in the winter (and even in the summer). Best Snow Tubing Near Gatlinburg 1 . Ober Mountain Ober Mountain (formerly Ober Gatlinburg) ski resort is the most popular…
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is one of Gatlinburg’s biggest attractions, but is it worth the money? This review was not sponsored. This was our own experience, paid for by us. Quick Overview Ripleys Aquarium is a fun attraction in Gatlinburg. We enjoyed it, and our kids especially liked the interactive penguin exhibit and the…
While we’ve often stayed in Gatlinburg overnight, we hadn’t stayed at the Hampton Inn on the Parkway until we needed a last-minute hotel on a weekend. Here’s our review on whether it offers more than a convenient location. As usual, we booked and paid for this ourselves, with no hotel influence on our review Overview…