Gatlinburg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
resort city in Sevier County, Tennessee, United States
About Gatlinburg
The town's development is closely tied to that of the national park, which was opened in 1934. While in 1912 the town had only six houses, by 1935 over 500,000 visitors were passing through the town each year, and today over 9 million people each year visit the park. The town, which has a permanent population of only 3,900 people (2019), grew quickly to accommodate the influx, but has had to deal with issues of urban sprawl and air quality as a result of the huge numbers of outsiders that pass through. Gatlinburg is a typical tourist town, with many attractions and quirky shops lining the Parkway.
Top Attractions in Gatlinburg
Explore the best things to see and do in Gatlinburg:
- ★Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts
- ★Cooter's Place
- ★Gatlinburg Sky Lift
- ★Gatlinburg Space Needle
- ★Guinness World Records Museum
- ★Hollywood Star Cars Museum
- ★Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers
- ★Ober Gatlinburg
Where to Eat in Gatlinburg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon
- 🍴Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Q
- 🍴Blaine's Grill & Bar
- 🍴Calhoun's
- 🍴Cherokee Grill
- 🍴Coffee Loft
Where to Stay in Gatlinburg
- 🏨Cabins of the Smoky Mountains
- 🏨Cabins USA Gatlinburg
- 🏨Camping in the Smokies
- 🏨Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
- 🏨Elk Springs Resort
- 🏨Pioneer Rental Management
Gatlinburg Travel Guide Sections
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