Few places celebrate Independence Day quite like Gatlinburg. Every year, visitors from across the country gather in downtown Gatlinburg for a full day of patriotic fun that includes America’s first Independence Day parade, the beloved River Raft Regatta, and an...
One of the best things about staying in downtown Gatlinburg is that great food can sometimes be found in the places you least expect. Tucked away inside The Village Shops, just a short walk from Edgewater Hotel, Josef’s Deli has quickly become one of my favorite...
There are plenty of unusual attractions in Gatlinburg, but every now and then you stumble into something that makes you stop, stare, and quietly say, “Well… this is definitely different.” That was my experience at Bodies Human. Sitting just off Parkway near the...
One of the best parts about staying at Edgewater Hotel is how easy it is to wander out and find a great local spot for lunch. On a recent sunny afternoon, I took a short walk over to Tom & Earl’s Back Alley Grill, tucked just off the Parkway on River Road, and...
Planning a weekend trip to Gatlinburg doesn’t have to be complicated. With so much to do in town and in the Great Smoky Mountains, it’s easy to overthink your schedule. The truth is, some of the best trips are the ones where you keep things simple and leave room to...
