ZipTripsThings to do in Gatlinburg: 2 local trip ideas
2 ready-made day trips in Gatlinburg, Tennessee: family and seasonal. Each one strings together a handful of stops in order.
Family Fun Along Gatlinburg's Parkway
Enjoy a seamlessly walkable, kid-approved family day along the Parkway in Gatlinburg, packed with famous pancakes, interactive sea life, mountaintop play, and a kid-friendly dinner.
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Pancake Pantry
628 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAArrive early to beat the rush at Tennessee's oldest pancake house; try the chocolate chip or banana pancakes!
★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions - 2
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAJust a short 3-minute walk from breakfast; don't miss the moving glass glidepath tunnel under the sharks.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr 30 min · ~$120 per person · Directions - 3
Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar
437 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAA quick 4-minute walk north along the river; features great fresh seafood, a kids' menu, and a heated patio right on the water.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$70 per person · Directions - 4
Anakeesta
576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAWalk 3 minutes back down the block to ride the Chondola up for a mountaintop playground, tree canopy walks, and a splash pad.
★ 4.2 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$110 per person · Directions - 5
Mellow Mushroom Gatlinburg
903 Parkway Ste 103, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAHead slightly south down the Parkway for a relaxed pizza dinner inside a fun, colorful, and highly kid-friendly 1970s atmosphere.
★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$50 per person · Directions
Summer Magic on the Parkway
Enjoy a perfect summer day in downtown Gatlinburg, moving seamlessly from a legendary pancake breakfast to breathtaking mountaintop views, festive rooftop dining, and a late-night forest experience.
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Pancake Pantry
628 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAArrive early at Tennessee's oldest pancake house to avoid long lines; try the Sweet Potato pancakes!
★ 4.4 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$15 per person · Directions - 2
Gatlinburg SkyPark
765 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAWalk the scenic 680-foot SkyBridge and enjoy vibrant seasonal decor of Stars, Stripes & Summer Days.
★ 4.6 on Google · about 2 hr · ~$36 per person · Directions - 3
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
735 Parkway #1, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAGrab a lunch of sizzling fajitas on the rooftop patio to enjoy panoramic views of downtown.
★ 4.2 on Google · about 1 hr 15 min · ~$25 per person · Directions - 4
Anakeesta
576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USARide the Chondola up for a Treetop Skywalk, scenic mountain coaster rides, and pristine summer gardens.
★ 4.2 on Google · about 3 hr · ~$45 per person · Directions - 5
Cliff Top Restaurant at Anakeesta
admission to Anakeesta required, 576 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USAFinish your day with an elevated dinner of gourmet steaks and burgers as the sun sets over Mt. LeConte.
★ 4.1 on Google · about 1 hr 30 min · ~$40 per person · Directions
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