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...
There are nights when Gatlinburg feels like it breathes music. The river reflects the lights from downtown, and footsteps echo with the possibility that something magical could happen around any corner. This recently led me from Edgewater Hotel right into the heart of...
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...
Gatlinburg Burger Week: A Cheeseburger Throwdown on the Parkway If you stay with us at the Edgewater Hotel and find yourself craving cheeseburgers, you are in exactly the right place. Downtown Gatlinburg is packed with great eats and casual burger spots, all within a...
The cold had settled in early that night, the kind that makes your breath visible and your hands disappear into your pockets. It felt like proper Christmas weather. I was standing along the Parkway in downtown Gatlinburg, right outside Shamrock Pub, waiting with a...
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...
