Gatlinburg Travel Guide - A Smoky Mountain Getaway

See Anakeesta, Ripley's Aquarium, Helicopter Tour(3:32), SkyLift Park, Ober Mtn, Hotels, and Restaurants, and The Arts & Crafts Loop in this travel guide of Gatlinburg
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CHAIR LIFTS & ADVENTURE PARKS
Ober Mountain Tram(8:12) 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Space Needle(11:32) 115 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg
SkyLift Park(14:16) 765 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Anakeesta(20:42) 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Ripley's Mtn Coaster(25:58) 386 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Moonshine Mtn Coaster(26:41) 306 Parkway, Gatlinburg
AMUSEMENT
Shoot Em' Up Cinema(9:20) 815 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Ripley's Haunted Adventure(9:55) 908 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Arcadia(SpaceNeedle(11:32) 115 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg
Impossibilities Magic Show(11:59) 115 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg
Ripley's Believe It or Not(13:22) 800 Parkway, Gatlinburg
The Escape Game(13:54) 105 Reagan Dr, Gatlinburg
Gatlin Fun Center(15:54) 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Fannie Farkle's Amusement Ctr(16:43) 656 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Earthquake The Ride(16:49) 653 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Ripley's Super Fun Zone(19:53) 542 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Hillbilly Golf(26:08) 340 Parkway, Gatlinburg
DISTILLERIES, BREWERIES & WINE TASTINGS
Ole Smoky Moonshine(10:04) 903 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Bootleggers Homemade Wines(10:17) 903 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Sugarlands Distilling Co(13:39) 805 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Tennessee Stud Cider Co(16:25) 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Tennessee Homemade Wines(16:57) 651 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg Brewing Co(25:27) 458 Parkway, Gatlinburg
MUSEUMS
Hollywood Star Cars Museum(9:39) 914 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Ripley's Aquarium(18:08) 88 River Rd, Gatlinburg
Speedwerkz Exotic Car Museum(24:42) 467 Parkway, Gatlinburg
TOURS
Scenic Helicopter Tours(3:32) 1949 Winfield Dunn Pky, Sevierville
LODGING
JTM Cabins(4:36) jtmcabins.com/
LeConte View Motor Lodge(7:25) 929 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Super 8(12:57) 417 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg
Edgewater Hotel(20:07) 402 River Rd, Gatlinburg
River Terrace Resort(20:16) 240 River Rd, Gatlinburg
Greystone Lodge(20:20) 559 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Margarittaville Resort(20:26) 539 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Crossroads Inn & Suites(25:44) 440 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg River Inn(27:13) 324 Hemlock St, Gatlinburg
Buckhorn Inn(30:23) 2140 Tudor Mountain Rd, Gatlinburg
RESTAURANTS
Dick's Last Resort(10:20) 903 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Carnival Treats(10:24) 811 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Smith & Son Corner Kitchen(10:40) 812 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Shamrock Western Saloon(13:59) 766 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Shamrock Pub(14:04) 105 Reagan Dr, Gatlinburg
Cradaddy's Oyster Bar(14:08) 762 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Loco Borro Fresh Mex(15:08) 735 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Best Italian on the Parkway(16:33) 710 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill(17:08) 651 Parkway, Gatlinburg
North China Restaurant(17:11) 639 Parkway, Gatlinburg
El Soñador Tex-Mex(25:32) 458 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Smoky Mountain Trout House(25:50) 410 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Morning Mist Cafe(29:42) 601 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg
BREAKFAST, COFFEE & DESSERT SHOPS
FlapJack's Pancake Cabin(7:42) 956 Parkway Gatlinburg
Crockett's Breakfast Camp(4:50) 1103 Parkway Gatlinburg
Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar(10:48) 812 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Log Cabin Pancake House(13:03) 327 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg
Chocolate Monkey(16:38) 702 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Pancake Pantry(17:45) 628 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Coffee Shack(17:53) 610 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Glades Homemade Candies(28:02) 1402 East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Wild Plum Tea Room(29:18) 555 Buckhorn Rd, Gatlinburg
Glades Soda Fountain(29:32) 601 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg
Adina's Sweet Shop(29:51) 170 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg
Painted Bear Coffee Co(30:18) 522 Buckhorn Rd, Gatlinburg
SHOPPING
Reagan Terrace Mall(15:54) 716 Parkway, Gatlinburg
Marketplace Mall(16:55) 651 Parkway, Gatlinburg
The Village Shoppes(17:28) 634 Parkway, Gatlinburg
TRANSPORTATION
Gatlinburg Trolley(6:44) www.gatlinburg.com/trolley/
POTTERY
Fowler's Clay Works(28:38) 1402 East Parkway, Gatlinburg
Alewine Pottery(29:57) 623 Glades Rd, Gatlinburg

[@KevyB1990]

I grew up in East Tennessee and have been to Gatlinburg and the area many, many times. In the past 17 years of living in Ohio I have a new appreciation for the Smokeys. We definitely look forward to going back whenever possible. Great job Randy!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Kevin appreciate that

[@diamondbackking4141]

Great work my friend !!! The most complete video I have ever seen on the Gatlinburg, Smokey Mountain area !!! Most enjoyable !!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for the feedback, I appreciate that

[@SMFamisbeachin]

The King is here!

[@zro2gon]

Been waiting all day for this. Arriving in Gatlinburg in 1 week. Great video as always!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Kevin, hope the video helps you in your planning

[@MikeRuh01]

Looks great there

[@williambarnes7442]

Another masterpiece Randy, Bella, & Smokey Mountain Family ! Proposed to my wonderful wife on Christmas Eve 1994 in Gatlinburg, still goin strong ! Wonderful light displays during Christmas there !

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou William, yea, I might have come up here during Christmas to do a winter video, I hear its a whole different experience

[@SMFamisbeachin]

Thanks so much, Willliam! Randy always knocks it out of the park!

[@danroydsbarbadostravelvlog3057]

Here viewing from Barbados🇧🇧

[@kathyg1346]

Love this video! Smoky mountain family crossover was a bonus!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Kathy, yep SMF sure added to the video

[@SMFamisbeachin]

Thanks so much, Kathy! Randy did a stellar job here, as always!

[@thomasmaner5652]

God I’ve watched this video 3 times and I have not been to Gatlinburg in a decade and I can’t wait to go back!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep its changed alot in 10 years...You'll hear people complain its crowded, but thats because there is so much to do that, Anakeesta is a must

[@thomasmaner5652]

@@TampaAerialMedia Thanks for inspiring me to go back!

[@benjaminwagner8141]

Went there in 2018 after the fire, it was surreal. I've never heard of the arts and crafts loop. I'll go back just for that

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep, many people do not know of the Arts and Crafts loop, yet might be the best part of Gatlinburg

[@MrTmiket0007]

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always 👍🤗🐶

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Miguel, I appreciate that

[@evolverespiritus3990]

Awesome and informative video. Thank you😊

[@mariadelcmontalvo6116]

Great video. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome Maria

[@ritahamrick1464]

so beautiful, would love to see all of this but only in my dreams

[@Jennstravels]

I have been going up to Gatlinburg my whole life. But this has to be one of the best videos I have ever watched! Awesome seeing you with Smoky Mountain family. 😁

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Jenn, I appreciate the feedback

[@adamthompson4925]

One of the Dreamcatchers is one of my buddies from school, always can see him with a banjo in hand. Love your videos where I haven’t been there for a long time!

[@mikemc330]

Great video. The arts and crafts district was something I glad you pointed out.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yep, thats more my style

[@edmondchege7381]

A recap of the best of the smokey mountain have to offer

[@mattcollins3591]

This is one of the best and most informative videos on Gatlinburg and the smokies that I’ve ever seen! Great work! Can’t wait for the rest of the episodes

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Matt, I appreciate the feedback

[@dazblue5515]

Gatlinburg definitely on my Bucket List

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou yep it is a unique place

[@dhigdon0629]

Great Great Great Video. Loved it. My husband and I use to live there. We Actually enjoyed it better now that we moved away. Thanks For all the Information, Recommendations and Aerial Photography in this and All your videos!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, great to hear, especially from someone who used to live in Gatlinburg

[@hunsadersrockinranch]

That was great! New sub!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, getting ready to film Knoxville in Oct,, might show a little more of Gatlinburg

[@dorisnabor6384]

Another great video Randy. Thank you!❤

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Doris

[@Apollo_0404]

Watching this video is making me super excited to visit again. Been several years since I have been here. Come on Sept. Ohio native but now living in Las Vegas. Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge are an all time favorite visit.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

That's a good time of year to visit

[@TampaAerialMedia]

That is a good idea time of year to visit

[@nathanlewis3462]

We been coming here every other year for 10 years and you still showed me things i haven't see yet! Thanks!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Nathan, great to hear

[@thiagoamorim9391]

Wonderful video my friend.. I have been defined my new destination to visit in US, next year: Gatlinburg.. Greetings, from Brazil.. 🤘

[@TampaAerialMedia]

yep, I think it might be my favorite place in the US...God bless Brazil...We do need a Brizilian restaurnt in Gatlinburg.

[@mauriceevans6546]

Definitely on my list now ❤

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yep this along with Pigeon Forge should be

[@user-xp1gl2dl6z]

Thanks for the video !!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You are welcome Renzo

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

Hello from Gatlinburg TN Smoky Mountains! Great job!! I wanted to introduce myself when you were in town..maybe next time 🐻🌄🏞️

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea would be good to meet you. Should be doing Knoxville with SMF in the Fall

[@TheGatlinburgHussey]

@@TampaAerialMedia nice!! Maybe we'll meet up then ..best of luck

[@PamBell-ve6lh]

Wow! There is so much to do in Gatlingburg. I went on a country legends tour a few years back. Did the usual Nashville,Memphis, Loretta Lynns etc...all were great! We stayed in Pigeon Forge for 4 days and done lots of the attractions which were wonderful. We were supposed to do a day in Gatlinburg but got rained out so the bus just drove through it. I feel I missed out lol. Oh well now I have an excuse to go back. Great video and information I can definetly use.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, yep you should check out Gatlinburg

[@cherylmikell899]

We're here in Gatlinburg now, so we'll be going to the Arts and Crafts area tomorrow thanks to you. AND the Crazy Mason is definitely on the agenda as well. Great review!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for letting us know, yep arts and crafts loop is beautiful, hope you have a great time

[@totallyrufus]

I love this place. Last time I went, it was SO hot, you could have cooked an egg on my skin. Definitely go during some more cooler weather if you're like me and have alabaster skin. This place is a great place to visit.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea it can get hot in the summer, I think May and September, Oct are the best months

[@hayzeebloke]

I'm planning a trip to Smokey mountains in March. This video has been so helpful in planning our first time to this beautiful region from the UK.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

That is a good time to go, it's not as crowded as it is in May but weather starts to warm up

[@Bryankirshon]

ive been in the smokies in Gatlinburg Tennessee on the north Carolina border beautiful country

[@TampaAerialMedia]

It sure is, looking forward to going back in the fall

[@POAH41256]

I'll be there in 3 weeks, can't wait!!!!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Hope you have a great time Noah

[@michaelu9182]

You are the best I hope you make millions!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

ah thankyou, although I'd be happy with just $200,000.

[@onewaypat512]

Love it! Great work!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Pat, I appreciate that

[@dancarson4794]

What a great video. Havent been there in 20 years. Lots of changes. Thinking maybe spring 2024 would be a good time to revisit.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Spring is a good time to visit or early May, when I did this video, it's before it gets too crowded

[@lonnalachner7344]

Outstanding video you covered it!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Lonna, I appreciate that.

[@tatepugh7645]

Great video, This is getting me fired up for my upcoming trip in July. Every time I come to the smokies, I usually like to stay in the gatlinburg area, cause it's easier to acces the strip, and Pigeon forge is literally down the road.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, the Pigeon Forge Video (june 25th) should be just in time for you before your trip in July, hope to give you some great ideas.

[@liususan4018]

❤️

[@Marqueltipton]

I’m looking forward to the other 4 videos! You do amazing work! I watch everything you put out.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Marquel, next one will be Pigeon Forge to Premiere June 25th

[@Marqueltipton]

@@TampaAerialMedia can’t wait!

[@JarrettVanderWalt]

I love this channel 👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thank you Jarrett, Smoky MTN Nature video premiering tonight

[@shea5523]

Beautiful job on this video! Looks very professional. And lots of great ideas. I’ll be there in about a week and a half. Thanks for all the great tips!…Especially the tips on parking. Great addition!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thank Shea, hope you have a great time

[@staceylp39]

Great video, we started visiting Gaitlenburg 4 yrs ago we stay at the Park Vista we already made our reservations for this yr. Always at Thanksgiving. It’s beautiful there. You gave me some new places to check out. Thanks look forward to your next video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thats a beautiful time of year, you should have a grear time

[@olafpamela]

Your channel and the SMF are doing GREAT JOB👍❤️ showing the Smoky Mountains ⛰ 🥰 Thanks for sharing your adventures 🤗🐾❤️

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Pamela, yep SMF is great

[@SMFamisbeachin]

Randy and Bella always do such a great job! Thanks for watching Pamela!

[@Viruruguaya33]

Amazing! I really like your videos! and your adorable dog companion! wow! I wish I could travel like this with my dog❤. Thanks for sharing these experiences!🎉

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Virginia

[@rosemiller9329]

Just enjoyed the Gatlinburg walk with you Henry. I’m planning a trip in a few weeks that might take us through that area, so there was helpful info there. Also good to know that if I have a kudzu problem, I need to get a cow lol Thanks Henry!!

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Good one today my friend 👍👍 Hello from Orlando 😮

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, we interview one of the horse riders at Dolly Stampede in our Pigeon Forge video who is also from Orlando

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Awesome Video. You simply can't wrong with a trip to Gatlinburg. Its an awesome place. I hope to go back one day.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Couldn't agree more!

[@joebinienda5283]

Great video. Now I must go to Gatlinburg.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

You should!

[@Gustav0Silva]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻...

[@SmokyMountainStarlight]

You did a lot of work on this video -what a great overview! Thank you for showing our area so well!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou for that feedback, and taking the time to comment

[@Marqueltipton]

Great video Randy. I was watching the Smokey Mountain Family’s video and I saw an adorable dog 🐩 who looked like Bella.. imagine my surprise when it was little ole you Randy! It’s even better that I knew Bella first! She’s precious and very memorable! ❤ 🐩 🐾

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thats pretty cool, yea Bella loved them and they seem to love Bella...should also be doing atleast a couple of future videos with them

[@Marqueltipton]

@@TampaAerialMedia I was game to try River Rats until an old video of theirs where Eric showed an enormous 🕷️ spider! I’m out! I will simply enjoy your videos away from spiders lurking near water. (Ain’t nobody got time for heart failure in an inter tube floating down the river). 🃏

[@msdeenatural_3]

Wow such a great video. So much details. I’m smiling throughout. I really enjoyed this video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thank you for the nice words

[@vegasstoker9647]

Randy you need to take a month off after all that. What an amazing time you had in the Smokies. Another incredible video. Well done I say. I'm headed back next summer. So many things i'm going to experience thanks to your video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea I try to get alittle rest while I'm editing, just to much to film to take a month off.

[@RobinsHappyPlaceanddolls]

Great video.👍🐶👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Robin, I appreciate that feedback

[@nicki5337]

Thanks for these videos I have a dog I travel with and she has a service vest but a lot won't let her in because she doesn't lay on the floor

[@TampaAerialMedia]

If she is a service dog, unless she is being unruly (which would be rare for a service dog), they have to allow her...I did have one of the Flap Jacks in Gatlinburg, the one on the north side of town, tell me the dog had to walk in (as opposed being carried in a back pack), which doesn't make any sense, I could have waited for a manager, but just didn't want to promote a restaurant like that, so just want to another restaurant.

[@etracktrading]

😁👋🏻👍

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou, much appreciated

[@thekitchensink6277]

Nice job.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Kitchen Sink

[@skyjee2261]

Shared this, I love this area but haven't tried a lot of what you shown here.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Sky Jee, I appreciate the share

[@sgttombailes3380]

Jerri and I haven't been there in over 30 + years. Planning a trip up there soon.. Taking our Porsche Convertible for a fun drive through the Mountains. .. Can't wait to see all the new stuff.. WE are the Real Tom & Jerri for 40 years of marriage. 1st marriage for both of us. WE are retired and in our '70's and love to travel.. HooAH !!

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Well congrats to you and Jerri, you should love that car museum mentioned in the video

[@josephupton3601]

We are taking our first trip to Gatlinburg this weekend. The difficult part is planning a schedule. Too much to do.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Very true, yea there's so much to do, but hopefully you can develop a plan with this video

[@dirkmatzat9802]

Hi Randy, great video again 👍 I was already amazed by watching the intro. And so many good informations about this city. Really liked it 😉 I told you several times but I have to say it again: You are getting better with every video that you are producing 👍👍👍 Have a good time and give a big hug to Bella. How old is she actually? Greetings and blessings (as always) from the western part of Germany 👋😎 Dirk

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Dirk yea she is almost 16...I appreciate that feedback...yep have to always improve to be worthy of people like you taking time to view the videos

[@dirkmatzat9802]

I think it's me who have to say thank you! Your videos helped me several times to calm down after a stressful day. And my English also improved by watching these videos!!!

[@MR.TOYBOX]

Man you really need to try the corn dog at Fannie Farkle. It not like any corn dog you ever tasted before. Its a secret recipe and its awesome. One corn dog is also enough for two people to eat if your not super hungry. Then the best breakfast in all of Tennessee is hands down is the Crockett's Breakfast Camp The long wait is well worth it. There pancakes are to die for. The best pancake on earth hands down. There post master breakfast combo is served in a iron skillet. Its the best breakfast you will ever have even if you skip the pancakes. Then there cinnamon buns are on another level. Those three items will leave you in disbelief you just had a breakfast this good. Hence why is so popular and always as long wait. Great Video.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Next time in Gatlinburg, I'll check out that corn dog, yep I agree about Crocketts

[@alisonmartel5374]

I wish there were more pet friendly options for hotels. I love Margaritaville & Bear Skin Lodge but sadly neither will welcome our little pup Bentley.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

True

[@wayneunderwood7862]

Randy we love all your videos we love going to the Smokies Mountains. Your videos and information is outstanding we watch the Smoky Mountain Family all the time glad you paired up with them. What kind of drone do you use? Thank you Wayne

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Thankyou Wayne I appreciate that. I use both an Mavic Air 2s and a Autel Evo2...For this video it was mostly with the Air2s, but for Cherokee and Bryson City it was mostly with the Evo 2.

[@auroranite]

Nice overview Randy & Bella. I have mixed feelings about this place. The beauty of the region ARE the Smokey Mtns and scenery. The amusement circus of attractions diminish this beauty imo. Eateries,hotels, music and performers of the area, Trades craftsman making replicas of its history are what could make this become a part of the natural setting.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Yea, I think the Arts and Crafts Loop retain that natural surroundings

[@tomkraus1824]

Different, did you see the gristmill wheels? Thanks

[@TampaAerialMedia]

No but thats an idea for the next Gatlinburg Video

[@KaylaChan90]

Is it easy to walk around with a dog (she's bigger than one in video but gets nervous and scared in kennals without us so like next time we go might have to take her with us.)

[@TampaAerialMedia]

Over all Gatlinburg is pretty dog friendly

[@leslieb4553]

Hi guys, I work tomorrow

[@stevebunyan7152]

How did you get to fly a drone

[@TampaAerialMedia]

The drone is allowed in most of Gatlinburg, just not in The National Park and not over Anakeesta, although I did have permission with Anakeesta.

[@Xerdoz]

Don't park in Gatlinburg. You get your car towed away instantly. Better to avoid the area.

[@ma1375]

Looks cool. Legalize weed and it would be perfect

[@barryfry4262]

Nice video but leave the poodle at home. we're interested in the travel guide not your dog everywhere.

[@TampaAerialMedia]

That might be the case for you, but many of my followers, follow me because of the dog, and the dog is only in a few shots....And if you don't like dogs, you'll want to take not of the Dog Friendly places I point out, so that you can avoid them.