2021 VACATION GUIDE GATLINBURG.COM 3 The Great Smoky Mountains have always been an inspiration for me. Now more than ever is a great time to escape for a visit and let them inspire you and your family! — Dolly Parton GATLINBURG 4 8 CONTENTS 4 Seasons 2021 VACATION GUIDE VACATION 2021 6 Finding Us 7 Selfie Guide 8 Great Smoky Mountains National Park 12 26 10 Mountain Etiquette 12 Attractions and Outdoors 24 Whitewater Rafting The Mountains Are Calling 26 Distilleries and Wineries 32 Dining 32 40 39 Visit Gatlinburg App 40 Arts and Crafts 46 Shopping 54 Weddings Services 58 Accommodations 46 54 76 Map 78 Services 82 Photo Credits Welcome to Gatlinburg! My very GATLINBURG.COM favorite place in the Smokies! I love this town! Have a great time at Ole Red Produced by the Gatlinburg Chamber and don't do anything I wouldn't do of Commerce because what's the fun in that? 811 East Parkway, P.O. Box 527, — Blake Shelton THE HEART OF THE SMOKIES™ Gatlinburg, TN 37738 58 78 865-436-4178 3 The Great Smoky Mountains have always been an inspiration for me. Now more than ever is a great time to escape for a visit and let them inspire you and your family! — Dolly Parton GATLINBURG 4 8 CONTENTS 4 Seasons 2021 VACATION GUIDE VACATION 2021 6 Finding Us 7 Selfie Guide 8 Great Smoky Mountains National Park 12 26 10 Mountain Etiquette 12 Attractions and Outdoors 24 Whitewater Rafting The Mountains Are Calling 26 Distilleries and Wineries 32 Dining 32 40 39 Visit Gatlinburg App 40 Arts and Crafts 46 Shopping 54 Weddings Services 58 Accommodations 46 54 76 Map 78 Services 82 Photo Credits Welcome to Gatlinburg! My very GATLINBURG.COM favorite place in the Smokies! I love this town! Have a great time at Ole Red Produced by the Gatlinburg Chamber and don't do anything I wouldn't do of Commerce because what's the fun in that? 811 East Parkway, P.O. Box 527, — Blake Shelton THE HEART OF THE SMOKIES™ Gatlinburg, TN 37738 58 78 865-436-4178 4 5 GATLINBURG GATLINBURG GATLINBURG 2021 VACATION GUIDE VACATION 2021 GUIDE VACATION 2021 SprInG The start of each new year brings with it a re-awakening of nature in Gatlinburg. Baby bears, cuddled with mama, begin to poke their little heads out of wintry dens. Likewise, spring fAlL wildflowers push up from their slumber welcoming warm It’s fall, y’all. We think every season here is spectacular but weather back to the Smokies. We suggest you get outdoors and there’s something extra special about autumn in Gatlinburg. take advantage of the hiking trails in the National Park. Or, try Maybe it’s the changing colors, or the mountain chill in the air. browsing the original art on display at the Great Smoky Easter Whatever it is, everyone should experience it at least once in Arts and Crafts Show taking place at the end of March through their lifetime. Peak color changes happen from Mid-October to early April. Get in touch with your creative side and take a class early November, while seasonal activities like OktOberfest and during ‘Hands on Gatlinburg’ in early May. the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair up the good times ante. For an extra spooktacular visit, check out Ripley’s Fright Nights and The Legend of Hallow Mountain at Anakeesta, both taking place throughout the month of October. 4 Seasons, 4 Reasons WINTer This is it. Your last chance in 2021 to make mountain memories before our events calendar goes into hibernation. Cuddle up SUMmER with a cuppa something nice and hot while the kids make merry Gas up the car. Pack up the snacks. It’s time for a road trip to in the mountains. Or, stroll along scenic downtown streets Gatlinburg. No matter what direction you’re coming from, all decked out in their holiday finest. However you choose to roads here include breath-taking views free of charge. Channel use your time, we hope you make the most of it. We suggest pent-up excitement and shake off road trip inertia with some fly scheduling your visit around our popular Fantasy of Lights fishing, hiking, or whitewater rafting. For an extra special visit, Christmas Parade, a showstopping celebration routinely our 4th of July activities can’t be beat. From our award-winning recognized as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Midnight Parade to our fireworks extravaganza, we roll out the Southeast Tourism Society. Or close out the year with us at our red carpet for our nation’s special day. New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show for the ultimate sayonara, 2021. GATLINBURG.COM GATLINBURG.COM 4 5 GATLINBURG GATLINBURG GATLINBURG 2021 VACATION GUIDE VACATION 2021 GUIDE VACATION 2021 SprInG The start of each new year brings with it a re-awakening of nature in Gatlinburg. Baby bears, cuddled with mama, begin to poke their little heads out of wintry dens. Likewise, spring fAlL wildflowers push up from their slumber welcoming warm It’s fall, y’all. We think every season here is spectacular but weather back to the Smokies. We suggest you get outdoors and there’s something extra special about autumn in Gatlinburg. take advantage of the hiking trails in the National Park. Or, try Maybe it’s the changing colors, or the mountain chill in the air. browsing the original art on display at the Great Smoky Easter Whatever it is, everyone should experience it at least once in Arts and Crafts Show taking place at the end of March through their lifetime. Peak color changes happen from Mid-October to early April. Get in touch with your creative side and take a class early November, while seasonal activities like OktOberfest and during ‘Hands on Gatlinburg’ in early May. the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair up the good times ante. For an extra spooktacular visit, check out Ripley’s Fright Nights and The Legend of Hallow Mountain at Anakeesta, both taking place throughout the month of October. 4 Seasons, 4 Reasons WINTer This is it. Your last chance in 2021 to make mountain memories before our events calendar goes into hibernation. Cuddle up SUMmER with a cuppa something nice and hot while the kids make merry Gas up the car. Pack up the snacks. It’s time for a road trip to in the mountains. Or, stroll along scenic downtown streets Gatlinburg. No matter what direction you’re coming from, all decked out in their holiday finest. However you choose to roads here include breath-taking views free of charge. Channel use your time, we hope you make the most of it. We suggest pent-up excitement and shake off road trip inertia with some fly scheduling your visit around our popular Fantasy of Lights fishing, hiking, or whitewater rafting. For an extra special visit, Christmas Parade, a showstopping celebration routinely our 4th of July activities can’t be beat. From our award-winning recognized as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Midnight Parade to our fireworks extravaganza, we roll out the Southeast Tourism Society. Or close out the year with us at our red carpet for our nation’s special day. New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Show for the ultimate sayonara, 2021. GATLINBURG.COM GATLINBURG.COM 6 7 GATLINBURG GATLINBURG Finding Us Is GATLINBURG 2021 VACATION GUIDE VACATION 2021 Half The Fun GUIDE VACATION 2021 National Park Sign 2 SELFIe GUiDE Let ‘em know you’re here Fountain at The Village 3 Anakeesta Canopy Walk 1 4 Located in the Eastern United States, Gatlinburg is conveniently located less than a day’s drive from many major cities. So make a playlist, fill up the tank, and hit the road—America’s Mountain Home awaits. If you plan on following your GPS to Gatlinburg, it will bring you from I-40 (at Exit 407) down through Sevierville. But if you’re looking for a Gatlinburg Mural more scenic and less-traveled route, Ripley's Aquaruim consider taking Highway 321. of the Smokies From the East If you’re coming from Asheville, 5 take Exit 443 (off I-40) and follow Foothills Parkway to Hwy 321 South to Gatlinburg. GATLINBURG.COM GATLINBURG.COM From the West Take Exit 364 (off I-40) OR Exit 81 (off I-75) and follow Hwy 321 North to Pigeon Forge. Then, take a right on Hwy 441 South to Gatlinburg. 6 7 GATLINBURG GATLINBURG Finding Us Is GATLINBURG 2021 VACATION GUIDE VACATION 2021 Half The Fun GUIDE VACATION 2021 National Park Sign 2 SELFIe GUiDE Let ‘em know you’re here Fountain at The Village 3 Anakeesta Canopy Walk 1 4 Located in the Eastern United States, Gatlinburg is conveniently located less than a day’s drive from many major cities. So make a playlist, fill up the tank, and hit the road—America’s Mountain Home awaits. If you plan on following your GPS to Gatlinburg, it will bring you from I-40 (at Exit 407) down through Sevierville. But if you’re looking for a Gatlinburg Mural more scenic and less-traveled route, Ripley's Aquaruim consider taking Highway 321. of the Smokies From the East If you’re coming from Asheville, 5 take Exit 443 (off I-40) and follow Foothills Parkway to Hwy 321 South to Gatlinburg. GATLINBURG.COM GATLINBURG.COM From the West Take Exit 364 (off I-40) OR Exit 81 (off I-75) and follow Hwy 321 North to Pigeon Forge.