Summary
Discover the charm of our 6-bedroom cabin tucked in charming Gatlinburg. Picture your family relaxing in the pool, unwinding in the hot tub after the kids are asleep, or enjoying friendly games in the billiard room after a day's adventure. As the sun sets over the Smokys, feel the creative energy of the nearby Arts & Crafts District calling to you. Then, enjoy the local hiking trails. Your family's canvas is ready, take this moment to paint unforgettable memories together!!Space
Explore the ideal fusion of comfort and sophistication at this expansive 6-bedroom retreat in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Tailored for families or groups in search of a memorable escape, this charming pool cabin boasts a variety of amenities for a delightful stay.
| STEP THROUGH AN INVITING ENTRANCE that leads to a tastefully designed interior |
On the main level, two bedrooms await, featuring king-sized beds, smart TVs, nightstands, and lamps, accompanied by full bathrooms. The kitchen and dining area is fully stocked with contemporary appliances, offering ample seating for meals and gatherings. Relax in the expansive living room, equipped with a television, cozy sofa, and a fireplace that elevates the ambiance.
| VENTURING UPSTAIRS, discover three bedrooms |
Each equipped with king-sized beds, one double queen bedroom, smart TVs, nightstands, and lamps. Full bathrooms down the hall.
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To get some laundry done, while you play in the indoor pool, or game room with arcade games and billiards. You'll find the final bedroom, complete with a queen-sized bed, nightstand, lamps, and a smart TV. A full bathroom is also available, alongside a game room where you can unwind and enjoy a game of pool, arcade game, or watch your favorite team on the large screen TV.
Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, or quality time with loved ones, this retreat offers a versatile space to cater to your needs. Secure your booking now and make the most of your time in Gatlinburg.Transit
You can read more about our local attractions below ahead of your trip!
| Here's a list of Fun things to do with kids |
( 1. ) Have fun at Dollywood ⎯ No visit to the Smoky Mountains is complete without spending some time at Dollywood, a theme park featuring an exciting FireChaser Express roller coaster, countless kiddie rides, and Demolition Derby bumper cars. While the park caters to all ages, attractions such as Granny Gardens and Firehouse Fun Yard are designed specifically for tiny tots. Be sure to take take a train ride through the Smokies on the Dollywood Express before calling it a day.
( 2. ) View the mountains from the Clingman's Dome ⎯ it is an easy-access viewing platform accessible via a lengthy, stroller-friendly ramp. Take the whole family and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of the vast Smoky Mountains National Park from the highest point in Tennessee.
( 3. ) Help kids earn their Junior Ranger Badge ⎯ Smoky Mountain National Park offers a fun Junior Ranger program that lets kids of all age groups earn a badge to take home. Purchase booklets at the visitor’s center for your kids to complete and turn in before the end of your Smoky Mountains vacation.
( 4. ) Spend a day in Pigeon Forge ⎯ Pigeon Forge is the family entertainment capital of the Smokies, offering everything from kid-friendly comedy shows at Comedy Barn to hot air balloon rides and magic shows. Kids of all ages love zipping down the hillside on the alpine coaster, and the Island amusement park has fun rides for everyone. Pigeon Forge also offers a Titanic museum, a Wonder Works museum with interactive exhibits, and a general store where kids can feed real bears. Before heading back to your vacation rental, be sure to catch a dinner show at Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede.
( 5. ) Hike through Great Smoky Mountains National Park ⎯ Cascading waterfalls, beautiful mountain views, and wild rivers await along the kid-friendly trails of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. While challenging hikes to places like the Chimney Tops natural rock structures are better suited for older kids and teens, easy trails such as Kephart Prong Trail and Porters Creek are ideal for the whole family. Check out the old mills, cabins, and other structures throughout the park, and enjoy a picnic in one of the scenic picnic areas while taking in the mountain views.
( 6. ) Ride the Gatlinburg Sky Lift ⎯ First opened in the 1950s, this vintage chairlift in Gatlinburg offers a relaxing ride for all ages with beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains as it brings you to the summit of Crocket Mountain more than 1,800 feet up. Once there, enjoy the sweeping vistas from the lookout area, grab a bite to eat at the snack bar, and buy souvenirs for the kids at the gift shop before riding the lift back down.
( 7. ) Visit Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies ⎯ The whole family can enjoy a trip to this unique attraction, which stands as the top-rated aquarium in the United States as of 2017. Walk under sharks and sea turtles in the 340-foot aquarium tunnel, wander through a crawl tunnel to see real African black-footed penguins in the Penguin Playhouse, and explore dozens of other exhibits to see more than 100,000 exotic fish and other sea creatures.
( 8. ) Venture into the Forbidden Caverns ⎯ Head over to Sevierville from your rustic vacation rental for a journey hundreds of feet below ground to see stalactites, an underground river, and other wonders. The tour only takes about an hour, but be sure to bring warm clothing for the whole family as the temperature stays just below 60 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Drink from the gift shop water fountain before you leave, which sources its water from the underground river.
( 9. ) Ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel ⎯ Situated in Pigeon Forge, this 200-foot wheel offers a laid-back ride with unbeatable views of the surrounding Smokies. Step into one of the climate-controlled gondolas for an eight-minute ride that includes four revolutions. Although a daytime ride provides the best mountain views, you can also ride at night to see Pigeon Forge light up.
( 10. ) Visit the Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo ⎯ A favorite among younger kids, this unique petting zoo houses more than just your typical goats and ponies. Here, children get to interact with kangaroos, zebras, and friendly deer as well as elk and reindeer. Kids can even step inside the baby goat pens and deer pens to get up close and personal with the curious animals, and you can buy snacks to feed the zebras and camels.
( 11. ) Spot Wildlife in Cades Cove ⎯ Bike or drive through this Smoky Mountains National Park family favorite to see wild turkeys, black bears, and deer in their natural habitat. The loop also features buildings from the 1800s and a working mill.
( 12. ) Drive the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail ⎯ If you can’t get enough of the Smoky Mountain wilderness, drive this trail to see beautiful waterfalls, creeks, and historic buildings. Your kids are sure to enjoy spotting black bears and cubs along the road.
| A list of Fun things to do in Smokies, sorry for any repetition |
( 1. ) Bike through Cades Cove ⎯ Of all the things to do around Gatlinburg, the most popular is a visit to Cades Cove. This beautiful little mountain valley is tucked in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and was once a thriving community. A number of rustic log cabins, cantilever barns, and grist mills are still preserved which gives Cades Cove a quaint air of times past!
An 11-mile one-way loop runs through Cades Cove allowing you to tour it by car, bicycle, or on foot. Because Cades Cove is so popular, you can expect there to be lots of traffic during the summer months and in the fall when the leaves are changing color around Gatlinburg.
The best way to see Cades Cove is, without a doubt, by bicycle. The Cades Cove loop road allows only bicycles (and foot traffic) before 10:00am on Saturday mornings and Wednesday mornings from May to September.
( 2. ) Drive to Newfound Gap ⎯ Another popular activity in Gatlinburg is to drive through the national park to Newfound Gap, which is split between Tennessee in North Carolina. While there, you can stand with one foot on each side of the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. The mountain pass sits at an elevation of 5,046 feet so you’ll have fabulous views of the foothills below. The Appalachian Trail also runs right through Newfound Gap, so if you have ever dreamed of hiking part of the AT, now is your opportunity. If you start hiking northeast on the Appalachian Trail you’ll reach Charles Bunion in ~4 miles. Or if you head southwest on the AT for 7.5 miles, you’ll reach Clingman’s Dome, the highest point in the state of Tennessee.
( 3. ) See the view from Cling man's Dome ⎯ From Newfound Gap you can continue heading up the windy mountain road to Clingman’s Dome. At 6,643 feet, Clingman’s Dome is the highest point in Tennessee and the third highest mountain east of the Mississippi River. From the Clingman’s Dome parking lot, it’s a half-mile walk on a paved trail to the top of the mountain where a long spiraling concrete ramp leads up to an observation deck from which you can enjoy the spectacular views. On a clear day, you can enjoy up to 100 miles of visibility from the top of Clingman’s Dome.
The 23-mile drive to Clingman’s Dome from downtown Gatlinburg can take over an hour with traffic so make sure you plan accordingly. There is also limited parking at the top. It’s best to arrive early in the day so you’re not stuck waiting for a parking spot.
Clingman’s Dome Winter Road Closure, the final 7-mile stretch of road to Clingman’s Dome is closed from December 1st until March 31st. It may also be closed if there has been recent snowfall or cold temperatures. In the winter, there is significantly more snow at this elevation than there is in Gatlinburg.
( 4. ) Take a Hike ⎯ Our favorite thing to do in Gatlinburg is to get out in nature and take a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Smokies have over 600 miles of trails offering sweeping panoramic views, cascading waterfalls and more. Some of the best day hikes in the Smoky Mountains include:
( a ) Laurel Falls (2.6 miles roundtrip): The hike to Laurel Falls is one of the most popular in the park. The entire trail is paved so you’ll find it’s possible even for those with limited mobility. This hike does get crowded so it’s best to do it early in the morning or right before sunset.
( b ) Grotto Falls (2.8 miles roundtrip): Grotto Falls is a popular hike that is also relatively short and easy and is also on a well-maintained trail. This beautiful hike takes you directly behind a waterfall for a breathtaking experience.
( c ) Chimney Tops (3.3 miles roundtrip): The Chimney Tops trail is one of the Smokies’ most iconic hikes. It’s a short hike and offers amazing views at the top, but don’t be fooled by the relatively short distance this hike covers. The last mile has an elevation gain of over 800 feet making it a strenuous climb to the top. The Chimney Tops themselves were closed after the huge Gatlinburg fire of 2016, but a new viewing platform has been built where the trail currently ends.
( d ) Alum Cave (4.4 miles roundtrip): One of our favorite hikes in the Smokies, the Alum Cave trail starts on Newfound Gap Road and follows Alum Cave Creek before heading up towards Mount LeConte. You’ll hike through a rock tunnel known as Arch Rock, and at the end of your hike you’ll reach Alum Cave which is actually an 80-foot tall concaved bluff you can rest under before heading back down.
( e ) Charles Bunion (8 miles roundtrip): This hike starts at the Newfound Gap parking lot. From there, it follows the Appalachian Trail east for 4 miles to a rocky outcrop known as Charles Bunion. This strenuous hike is worth the reward of the spectacular views at Charles Bunion as well as at several other points along your hike.
( 5. ) Drive the roaring fork Motor Trail ⎯ The Roaring Fork Motor Trail is one of the most popular drives through the national park. This one-way loop is only 5.5 miles long, but it is a narrow winding road with lots of places you’ll want to stop to explore and take pictures. Most people take around 2 hours to drive through the entire trail.
For the best experience, it’s best to stop at one of the park’s visitor centers beforehand to pick up the National Park Service’s guidebook to the Roaring Fork Motor Trail. It’s only $1 and contains information on the flora and fauna of this area, as well as the history of the community that existed here before it was displaced by the creation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Towards the second half of the drive, you’ll encounter log cabins, grist mills, and a church that are all very well-preserved and quite interesting to visit. You’ll also drive past the Place of a Thousand Drips which is one of only two waterfalls in the national park that you can drive to.
( 6. ) See the fireflies ⎯ Once a relatively unknown natural phenomenon, seeing the Smoky Mountain’s synchronous fireflies has now become a major bucket list item for many visitors to Gatlinburg. The Smoky Mountains just happen to be home to the Western Hemisphere’s largest population of synchronous fireflies (Photinus Carolinus).
It’s hard to do this unique experience justice with words, but you can imagine thousands of tiny lightning bugs all lighting up simultaneously in a visually stunning mating ritual. You can only see them for about 2-3 weeks each summer, typically at the end of May to the beginning of June.
The best way to see them is to book a campsite at Elkmont Campground, just a 25-minute drive from downtown Gatlinburg. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance online or by calling them. It’s impossible to predict the exact time that the fireflies will put on their show but planning on the first day of June will be your best bet.
If the Elkmont campground is already fully booked or you don’t want to bother with camping, you can also attempt to purchase a parking pass for the event. There are only 225 parking passes available for each night and parking passes are awarded via a lottery system.
( 7. ) Go whitewater rafting on the Pigeon Rive ⎯ If you’re looking to get your adrenaline fix during your trip to Gatlinburg then how about a little whitewater rafting? Rafting at the nearby Pigeon River is considered one of the best things to do in the Smoky Mountains. Most rafting outfitters in town offer two different trips on the Pigeon River.
( a ) The Upper Pigeon River is the more exciting of the two trips. Over the course of ~5.5 miles, you’ll raft through 60+ rapids including twelve class III rapids and three heart-pounding class IV rapids. Kids generally need to be at least 8 years old and weigh over 70 lbs. to raft this section of the Pigeon River.
( b ) The Lower Pigeon River is a much more mellow 5.5-mile float that is geared towards families with young children or anyone that prefers taking in the beautiful mountain scenery over navigating class IV rapids.
The best white-water rafting companies in Gatlinburg are Smoky Mountain Outdoors, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), and Rafting in the Smokies. Rafting trips start in Hartford which is about a 40-minute drive from Gatlinburg.
( 8. ) Go Fishin ⎯ The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has almost 2,900 miles of rivers and streams and is home to one of the USA’s last wild trout populations. Fishing is permitted year-round in all the national park’s waterways. You’ll need a fishing license for either Tennessee or North Carolina and both are valid in the national park. Fishing licenses are not available at the park headquarters, but you can purchase a Tennessee fishing license at lots of stores around Gatlinburg. You can also buy one online at xxxx and have it emailed to you in a matter of minutes.
If you didn’t bring your fishing tackle with you on your trip to East Tennessee or if you just prefer to have a local guide, there are several shops that offer fishing tours in Gatlinburg. The Smoky Mountain Angler or Fly Fishing the Smokies are a couple of good options.
( 9. ) Go Trail Riding ⎯ Located right at the entrance to the Smoky Mountains National Park, Sugarlands Riding Stables is just 2 miles from the Sugarlands Visitor Center. They have trail rides ranging from 4 miles to 15 miles (1-4 hours in duratoin) through the national park.
Smoky Mountain Riding Stables is located about ~4 miles east of Gatlinburg. They offer a 45-minute horseback ride over 3 miles of wooded trails and mountain streams. Even if you have never ridden a horse before you can participate in a trail ride in the Smokies. Both stables have gentle horses that require almost no guidance so you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery.
( 10. ) Dink a Super Mug at the Smoky Mountain Brewery ⎯ The Smoky Mountain Brewery is a Gatlinburg mainstay. It is the oldest craft brewery in East Tennesee and it used to be one of the only places you could get a decent beer in Gatlinburg. Luckily, times have changed and now you’ll find craft beer all over Gatlinburg, but the beers from “The Brewery” (as it is affectionately known) are still local favorites. The Cherokee Red Ale and Black Bear Ale are both quite popular. Or if you want something lighter try the Velas Hellas, an easy-drinking German-style lager.
The Smoky Mountain Brewery is located just a few blocks from the entrance to the national park and is the perfect place to stop for a beer after a long hike. And if you really need to unwind you can get a “super mug” – 33.8 ounces of beer (almost the equivalent of half a six-pack) – for just $6.75. The Smoky Mountain Brewery also hosts live music, trivia nights, and karaoke, so there is almost always something going on. That’s one of the reasons why it’s always been my favorite bar in Gatlinburg.
( 11. ) Sample Moonshine ⎯ As you walk around Gatlinburg, you’ll no doubt start to notice several establishments selling moonshine. You’ll probably be thinking to yourself, “isn’t moonshine illegal? Has the town of Gatlinburg totally forsaken the rule of law for a quick tourist dollar?”
Well, the only thing that ever really made moonshine illegal was that no one paid taxes on it to the federal government. There is nothing actually illegal about distilling grain alcohol, known as “white dog”, which is then aged in oak barrels to make whiskey. In fact, the generic grain alcohol is often sold to college students as “Everclear.” All of these “Moonshine” distilleries are essentially just selling Everclear in mason jars – very clever marketing! Gatlinburg’s moonshine distilleries are fun to visit and typically offer free samples of their hooch. Plus, you can see the distilling process and pick up a unique boozy gift for your friends back home.
The ‘shine is infused with dozens of different flavors you can choose from ranging from the ever-popular apple pie to stranger choices like maple bacon or peanut butter and jelly. The moonshine is when it has been soaked into fruit so be sure to try the moonshine cherries or moonshine peaches.
The 3 moonshine distilleries in Gatlinburg are Sugerlands Distilling Co., Ole Smoky Moonshine, and Doc Collier Moonshine.
( 12. ) Walk across the Skybridge ⎯ Gatlinburg is now home to North America’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge. The Gatlinburg Skybridge spans 680-feet and is 140-feet high at its highest point. From here you’ll have unparalleled views of the Smoky Mountains and of Gatlinburg far below. There is also a glass panel at the highest point along the Skybridge so you can look straight down 140-feet and scare yourself silly.
The suspension bridge is part of the SkyLift Park and to reach it you’ll need to first ride the SkyLift from downtown Gatlinburg to the SkyDeck 500-feet above the town. This chairlift was first opened in 1954 making it one of Gatlinburg’s oldest attractions, but it got a major revamp after the Gatlinburg fire in 2016. Both the SkyDeck and SkyBridge are new additions.
( 13. ) Be Skeptical at Ripley's believe it or not ⎯ Probably the quirkiest thing you can do in Gatlinburg is to visit the Ripley’s Believe it or Not Odditorium. Cartoonist and anthropologist LeRoy Robert Ripley worked with the fact researcher Norbert Pearlroth to create the famous cartoon panel, Ripley’s Believe it or Not. This grew into a media empire that included books, radio, television and an ever-growing chain of museums and attractions.
Thanks to the extensive fact-checking by Norbert Pearlroth, most of Ripley’s outlandish claims are actually trustworthy. But I’ll leave it up to you to decide whether you believe them… or not!
( 14. ) See the Sea Life at the Aquarium ⎯ Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies has been voted the best aquarium in the USA and is home to ~10,000 exotic sea creatures spread over 10 themed exhibits. Crowd favorites include the penguin encounter, the touch-a-ray stingray bay, and, of course, the underwater shark tunnel.
Make sure you check the schedule for the live dive shows before planning your visit to the Aquarium of the Smokies so you can see the penguins or stingrays being fed. And if you’re traveling with young kids, you won’t want to miss seeing one of the aquarium’s mermaid shows.
( 15. ) Get an Old-Timey Photo ⎯ One of the most iconic and entertaining activities in Gatlinburg, is taking an “old-timey photo.” You can find dozens of old-timey photo studios lining the main strip of Gatlinburg. Your group will get to dress up in hoop skirts, waistcoats, trench coats, gun belts, garter belts, feather boas, and anything else you can find in the costume closet. You’ll then have your photos taken with a period-appropriate backdrop and developed in sepia for that old-timey look! It’s great fun for the whole family and makes for a great souvenir from your trip to Gatlinburg!
A word of warning: Make sure you are very clear on the pricing ahead of time as the pricing options are often confusing. Clarify whether the sitting fee is for the whole group or per person, how many different poses you can choose, how many prints you’ll get, and whether you receive digital copies of the photos.
( 16. ) See artwork at Arrowmont ⎯ The historic Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts has been educating artists and artisans for over 70 years. Here you will find classes and workshops on jewelry making, weaving, woodworking, ceramics and more! If you really want to get a feel for the Appalachia, then taking a class at Arrowmont is a great place to start. Of course, if you don’t have time for a workshop, seeing their art collection is reason enough to visit Arrowmont. The school runs five art galleries that are open to the public with pieces from local and international artists. Arrowmont has a permanent collection of over 1,000 works of art as well as rotating exhibits. You can also visit the studio of the current artist in residence.
Arrowmont’s Art Galleries are open from 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday and from 10:00am – 4:00pm on Saturday. They are closed on Sunday.
( 17. ) Play Putt-putt Golf ⎯ There are seven miniature golf courses in Gatlinburg. The most unique of them all is definitely Hillbilly Golf as it was built right onto the side of a steep hill and has been open for almost 50 years! Before beginning your game of putt-putt, you’ll head 300 vertical feet straight up the hillside on Hillbilly Golf’s inclined railcar. Then you’ll play a true Appalachian-themed game of miniature golf by putting your way down the mountain through tractors, moonshine stills, and outhouses.
If you are trying to figure out what to do on a rainy day in Gatlinburg, miniature golf is still an option! Head to Blindshot Barnaby’s Circus Golf or Gatlin’s which both offer indoor blacklight golf courses.
Other options for a round of putt-putt golf include Davy Crockett Mini-Golf, Cooter’s Place (if you’re a fan of The Duke’s of Hazard), Treasure Quest (another indoor minigolf course), and a small miniature golf course at Ober Gatlinburg.
( 18. ) Ride the Tram to Ober Gatlinburg ⎯ Another long-standing institution of Gatlinburg is the Aerial Tramway. Carrying up to 120 passengers at a time, the Gatlinburg Tram departs downtown and travels 2.1-miles to the Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort high in the Smokies.
You’ll have great views of Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains both during your tram ride and when you arrive at the top. There are also lots of fun things to do at Ober Gatlinburg all year round! You can go skiing in the winter, ride the Mountain Coaster or Alpine Slide in the summer, and go ice skating regardless of what season you’re visiting Gatlinburg.
( 19. ) Go Skiing ⎯ Ober Gatlinburg is Tennessee’s only ski resort and if you are visiting in the winter, skiing or snowboarding is one of the best things to do in Gatlinburg. The ski area at Ober Gatlinburg is rather small, especially in comparison to many proper ski resorts in the Western part of the USA or Canada. Lift tickets are significantly cheaper on weekdays than on weekends. So, if you’ll be visiting Gatlinburg for several days you should plan your skiing for a weekday as the slopes will also be much less crowded midweek. Ober also offers both ski rentals and lessons. They also have snow tubing which is quite popular with families visiting Gatlinburg in the winter.
Ober’s ski season generally lasts from mid-December until early March, but it is dependent on the weather so there is no way of saying for sure. If you plan to ski during your trip to Gatlinburg, then you should plan on visiting in January or February.
( 20. ) Go Ice Skating ⎯ Another popular activity for visitors to Gatlinburg in the Winter is to go ice skating at Ober. The skating rink is open year-round, so if you’re visiting in the summer it’s also a great way to beat the heat in Tennessee. It’s quite cold in the ice-skating rink, so if you’re heading to Ober Gatlinburg in the summer and want to go ice skating, make sure you bring a jacket or sweater.
Ober Gatlinburg’s ice-skating rink has been around for as long as I can remember and is home to Tennessee’s annual Special Olympics ice-skating competition. At only $8 per person (including ice skate rentals) it is also one of the most affordable things to do in Gatlinburg,
( 21. ) Ride the Mountain Coaster ⎯ If you’re visiting Gatlinburg in the summer, you will miss out on the skiing, but luckily you can ride one of Ober Gatlinburg’s newest attractions, the Mountain Coaster. You’ll sail down 2,750-feet of winding track reaching top speeds of 25MPH. You control the speed of your car with a hand brake so you can choose whether to make your descent a leisurely ride or an all-out adrenaline rush!
I also recommend the Alpine Slide which is similar to the Mountain Coaster. On the slide, you descend a steep winding track down the mountain in a small vehicle that you control with a hand brake. The biggest difference is that your car is not attached to the track.
( 22. ) Be terrified at the Mysterious Mansion ⎯ The Mysterious Mansion looks like a very creepy Victorian-era mansion from the outside, and through the windows you’ll spot shadowy figures moving around in the interior. The Mysterious Mansion has been a Gatlinburg mainstay for quite some time, but it went through a major renovation in 2012 which made it scarier and more realistic than ever. You can expect three floors of secret passageways, creepy special effects, and a legitimately scary haunted house. No refunds are given if you get too scared and leave early so make sure your whole group knows what they’re getting themselves into!
If you really love haunted houses, then make sure to also check out Ripley’s Haunted Adventure just a few blocks away on Gatlinburg’s main strip.
( 23. ) Visit the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum ⎯ If you’re looking for something weird to do in Gatlinburg, then look no further than the world’s only salt and pepper shaker museum! Here you’ll find a completely overwhelming collection of over 20,000 salt and pepper shakers plus an equally impressive assortment of 1,500 pepper mills.
This eclectic museum is the brainchild of Andrea Ludden, a Belgian archaeologist who wanted to showcase the variety and creativity of everyday items as mundane as salt and pepper shakers. You’ll find her ever-growing collection of salt and pepper shakers stacked 3-4 rows deep on dozens of wooden shelves and in glass cases.
The Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers is open daily from 10:00am-2:00pm, though you may want to check their FB page for current hours before heading over. Admission is $3 per adult and if you purchase something in the gift shop your cost of admission will be refunded!
( 24. ) See the view from the Space Needle ⎯ If you’re looking down on Gatlinburg from the Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook or from the SkyLift Park, you’ll quickly spot the Space Needle towering high over everything else in town. At 407-feet tall the Space Needle is the tallest structure in Gatlinburg, and when it was built in 1969, it was the second tallest building in Tennessee.Notes
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Welcome to the charming neighborhood Over The Ridge in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Smoky Mountains, we are also just a couple minutes from the enchanting Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts District, a haven for creativity nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. Stroll along charming streets lined with over 100 artisan shops and studios, showcasing a vibrant array of handmade treasures. From intricately crafted pottery to unique woodwork and local paintings, immerse yourself in the rich artistic tapestry of Gatlinburg. Discover one-of-a-kind souvenirs, meet talented artists, and experience the authentic craftsmanship that defines this picturesque arts destination.
| Key Features |
Scenic Beauty : Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains that surround Over the Ridge. Enjoy all four seasons with vibrant foliage in the fall, snowy landscapes in winter, and lush greenery in the spring and summer.
Proximity to Attractions : Over the Ridge is ideally situated near Gatlinburg's main attractions, ensuring you're just moments away from the bustling Parkway with its unique shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.
Outdoor Activities : For nature enthusiasts, this neighborhood is a gateway to outdoor adventures. Explore the nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, known for its hiking trails, wildlife, and stunning vistas.
Community Atmosphere : If you are up for some exercise walk down the hill to the neighborhood lake and watch the ducks swim and see if you can see the fish jump. Over the Ridge fosters a sense of peace.
Convenience : Enjoy the convenience of proximity to essential amenities, and local attractions. Everything you need is within reach, making everyday life comfortable and accessible.
Unique Character : Over the Ridge boasts a unique character, with a mix of architectural styles that add to the neighborhood's charm. Each home tells a story, contributing to the rich tapestry of Gatlinburg's residential landscape.
