One of the best things about staying in downtown Gatlinburg is how much you can do without getting in your car. On a recent visit, I spent an afternoon and evening exploring Gatlinburg SkyPark. The SkyPark ticket office and SkyLift entrance are located on the Parkway,...
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...
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...
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...
If you’re staying at Edgewater Hotel and love the idea of outdoor gear, mountain vibes, and a retail experience that feels like an adventure in itself, make your way toward Nantahala Outdoor Center Gatlinburg. It’s a bit of a walk up Parkway, toward light number 10 at...
Last weekend we slipped away from the lakeside calm of Edgewater Hotel and discovered a little secret right in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg – a night out at Alibi Speakeasy. The evening began innocuously: we met up just after sundown and wandered into The...
