About the Area

Take the chairlift or gondola to this mountaintop adventure park featuring thrilling activities, shopping, dining, live entertainment, and incredible views of downtown Gatlinburg and the Smokies! Ride 2 mountain coasters, go ziplining, take the kids gem mining, walk through blooming gardens, climb to the top of the observation tower, and more!

Locations in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg will satisfy your hunger for lunch or dinner! With ribs, steak, pork, and chicken, and all your favorite sides, there is something here for everyone. Save room for cobbler or banana pudding for dessert! Dine-in, take-out, child’s menu, and catering services available from the award-winning taste of Bennett’s.

Two locations in downtown Gatlinburg serving the best New York-style pizzas, your favorite pasta dishes such as spaghetti, seafood medley, fettuccine alfredo, ravioli, eggplant parmigiana, and the list goes on. Dine-in, take-out, kids' menu, and catering available.

Three locations in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg featuring wood-fired brick oven pizza, the first of its kind in the Smokies! Handmade dough and the freshest ingredients create delicious pizzas and garlic bread, and you can also get salad, wings, sandwiches, and more at Big Daddy’s. Order online for pickup or dine in!

A premier steakhouse in Gatlinburg with a mountain lodge atmosphere, this restaurant blends upscale dining with rustic Smoky Mountain charm. Menu features everything from steak and seafood to chicken and burgers. Online reservations are encouraged.

Looking for a family-oriented, fun-filled experience for all ages? Go to a dinner show in Pigeon Forge! Enjoy a delicious feast while enjoying hilarious comedy, live-action stunts, animals, skits, and more. Popular shows include Dolly Parton’s Stampede, Pirates Voyage, and Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud!

Dollywood features a unique variety of music, live performances, shows, attractions, rides, shops, and restaurants. The fun and excitement of this beloved theme park attract families and couples of all ages, with seasonal festivals and special celebrations throughout the year!

The reason Gatlinburg is here – The Arts and Crafts Community is famous throughout the country as being the largest collection of independent artists and artisans in the U.S. Potters, painters, broom-makers, sculptors, sketchers, and incredible stores of all kinds could take days to see in full.

Take the iconic yellow chair SkyLift to Gatlinburg SkyPark, walk across the famous SkyBridge, and explore the SkyTrail, all while enoying the scenic beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. Relax with a drink on the SkyDeck or grab something to eat from Smoky Mountain Smash at their newest expansion, Clayton's Landing!

Many places in Pigeon Forge provide a good show, but there’s only one theater in Pigeon Forge where the show happens not on stage, but all around you. Enter the Murder Mystery Dinner Show on Teaster Lane, with several shows to choose from, along with a meal to “die” for.

One of the most iconic attractions in Gatlinburg, Ober Mountain, is the best place to go for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in the winter. In the warmer seasons, it’s a mountain-high family fun park with indoor ice skating, a zipline, a mountain coaster, a wildlife encounter, and other rides, shops, and eateries.

When you drive down the Gatlinburg Strip on any given day in the morning and see a line from outside the door extending around to The Village Shops just to get in and eat, you know you’re looking at the best pancake house in the Smokies! Choose from chocolate chip pancakes, sweet potato pancakes, berry crepes, pecan waffles, western omelettes, and much more!

Enjoy hours of entertainment and education at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, located in downtown Gatlinburg. You’ll see and hear about thousands of species of underwater life; plus, interact with sting rays and penguins, view sharks and other creatures in the underwater tunnel, and find amazing souvenirs!

Who would’ve expected the Titanic would end its legendary journey here in Pigeon Forge? The Titanic Museum Attraction is not only the coolest museum in the city, but it’s also a center for special events and seasonal activities!

This outdoor entertainment complex is the place to be for those who enjoy awesome food, live entertainment, rides, shops, and views of the mountains. This is the home of the enormous Great Smoky Mountain Wheel you saw on your way into town, and the views from there are amazing as well. Parking is free, it’s dog-friendly, and there are several great restaurants like Paula Deen’s Kitchen — what more do you need? Check out The Island next time you’re in town!

Gatlinburg's most popular steakhouse, The Peddler has become a family tradition for many, returning again and again for the riverside views, incredible salad bar, custom cut steaks, and top-quality service. Online reservations are strongly encouraged.