Trails Allowing Dogs

Although dogs are not allowed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, there are a few designated areas where your furry friends are welcome. Dogs are allowed to be in campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but they must be on a leash. The Gatlinburg Trail and the Oconaluftee River Trail are two walking trails where both dogs and bicycles are allowed. For more information, visit the National Park’s website.

Hard Rock Cafe

Want to have fun at dinner? Try out Gatlinburg’s Hard Rock Café and enjoy music, fun and good food. Visit the website for the menu and hours of operation.

The Festival of Trees

 

If you want to get into the Christmas spirit early, visit the Festival of Trees in Gatlinburg. Running from November 24th until the 28th, the Festival of Trees displays dozens of ornately decorated Christmas trees. Located in the W. L. Mills Conference Center, visitors can enjoy this display for free. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit their website:http://www.eventsgatlinburg.com/event_detail.aspx?id=16

Local Art Galleries

Local art galleries are a great way to experience local culture and most of them have a minimum fee or no fee. Gatlinburg is home to several great local art galleries. Some of the best ones are listed below.

Alice Moore Gallery: an arts and crafts community in Gatlinburg.
To contact, call  (865) 436-0327. 

American Legacies: Gatlinburg log cabin art.
To contact, call  (865) 430-4301.

Appalachian Gallery and Frame
To contact, call  (865) 436-2477.

Beneath The Smokies: offers photography and work by Ken Jenkins, a nationally known photographer.
To contact, call (865) 436-3460.

Church Mouse Gallery: features fine art, prints, and pottery.
To contact, call  (865) 436-8988.

Aunt Mahalia’s Candies

For a sweet treat to satisfy any age, visit Aunt Mahalia’s Candies in Gatlinburg. The shop has been cooking up old fashion candies for over 50 years. Some of the most popular candies include fudge, chocolate, crunchy brittle, and other homemade assortments. Aunt Mahalia’s only uses the freshest, finest ingredients and has been using them since 1939. For more information, visit their website: http://www.auntmahalias.com/StoreFront.bok

Gatlinburg Winter Magic

From November 5 until February 28, visitors in Gatlinburg can experience mountain scenes and colorful winter displays along Hwy. 321. Located next to Parkway, River Road features an enhanced, romantic arched walkway with a pair of 40-foot swans and several ornate floral representations. Lights line the streets of Gatlinburg and invite people of all ages to come and see the beautiful landscape. Winter Magic also delivers quartets of holiday carolers and Winter Magic Tunes and Tales, where visitors can meet characters and storytellers, and listen to music. For more information, visit their website:http://www.gatlinburgwintermagic.com/

The Bead Experience: Shop and Classes

  Personal gifts are a great way to show someone that you care for them, and what better gift to give than a personal bracelet or necklace? The Bead Experience in Gatlinburg has all different kinds of beads as well as classes you can take to learn how to make certain types of jewelry. Once at the store, you can choose from Sterling Silver, Italian, High Quality, and Semi-Precious Gemstones. The shop also has a full line of tool. Some of their classes include Beginner Glass Blowing and Beginner Fusing. For a complete list of classes as well as more information about the store, visit their website:http://www.beadxp.com/

Greenbrier Restaurant

 Going to dinner is a popular activity in the smokies, and Greenbrier Restaurant in Gatlinburg is an unforgettable dining experience. The Greenbrier Restaurant is a log cabin that was built in the late 1930’s and owned by Mrs. Moffet. Dean and Barbara Haden purchased the restaurant in 1980 and Barbara still runs the restaurant today. Greenbrier’s menu has everything from old favorites, like fried cheesesticks, to fancier dishes, such as lobster tails. To see a complete menu, visit their website: http://www.greenbrierrestaurant.com/

Cherokee Grill

For good food, a good time and good service, visit the Cherokee Grill in Gatlinburg. Referred to as “Gatlinburg’s Great Steakhouse” by their website, the Cherokee Grill offers fresh fish, seafood, chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and mouth-watering steaks. Along with great food, the Cherokee Grill offers a great view of the mountains as well. For more information, visit their website: http://www.cherokeegrill.com/

Riding Stables

Everyone has seen the old Western movies where men get from saloon to saloon by riding on a horse. Today, horseback riding has become less of something you see a movies and more of something you see people doing all the time. The Great Smoky Mountains has a beautiful view and several horseback-riding stables. The names and contact information are listed below.

 Smoky Mountain Riding Stables: located in Gatlinburg. To contact, call 865) 436-5634 or visit their website: http://www.smokymountainridingstables.com/

Cades Cove Riding Stables: located in Townsend. To contact, call (865) 448-9009.

Walden Creek Stables: located in Sevierville. To contact, call (865) 429-0411 or visit their website: http://www.waldencreekstables.com/

Sugarlands Riding Stables: located in Gatlinburg. To contact, call (865) 436-5634.