Missy's Guidebook to Gatlinburg
Sightseeing
Spectacular views but so much more! You can eat, shop, zip line & spend the day! Live entertainment! I loved taking my 73 year old mom to the new observation tower! It was fun to watch her exploring like a child as we made our way up in the chairlift, stopped for an adult beverage at the top, took in the swinging bridges & climbed to the pinnacle tower with gorgeous mountain view’s!
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Anakeesta
576 ParkwaySpectacular views but so much more! You can eat, shop, zip line & spend the day! Live entertainment! I loved taking my 73 year old mom to the new observation tower! It was fun to watch her exploring like a child as we made our way up in the chairlift, stopped for an adult beverage at the top, took in the swinging bridges & climbed to the pinnacle tower with gorgeous mountain view’s!
Always been a favorite peaceful place with lots of memories! Picnic tables and grills stream side, basketball court, public bathroom, picnic pavilion, tennis courts. Love the little neighborhood this City Parks is situated in! Last stop before you hit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Roaring Fork Trail!
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Mynatt Park
622 Historic Nature TrailAlways been a favorite peaceful place with lots of memories! Picnic tables and grills stream side, basketball court, public bathroom, picnic pavilion, tennis courts. Love the little neighborhood this City Parks is situated in! Last stop before you hit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Roaring Fork Trail!
A treasure hidden adjacent to the City of Gatlinburg! Hiking trails, historic structures & beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains! Our favorite local thing to do when the trails are packed, is to grab a picnic & a lawn chair & watch the sun go down off one of the scenic pull offs!
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailA treasure hidden adjacent to the City of Gatlinburg! Hiking trails, historic structures & beautiful views of the Great Smoky Mountains! Our favorite local thing to do when the trails are packed, is to grab a picnic & a lawn chair & watch the sun go down off one of the scenic pull offs!
Easy access & a nice level walking area! Trail goes to Sugarlands Visitor’s Center along the river! One of my favorite because it’s so accessible!
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Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead
916 River RdEasy access & a nice level walking area! Trail goes to Sugarlands Visitor’s Center along the river! One of my favorite because it’s so accessible!
Short walk from Sugarlands Visitors Center to a small waterfall.. I usually walk this along with the Gatlinburg Trail for an easy 4-5 mile journey to keep myself in shape physically & mentally!
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Cataract Falls
Cove Mountain TrailShort walk from Sugarlands Visitors Center to a small waterfall.. I usually walk this along with the Gatlinburg Trail for an easy 4-5 mile journey to keep myself in shape physically & mentally!
My favorite trail because EVERYONE can enjoy! Very walkable. Small elevation gain. A great place to get away from it away from it all! Also enjoy the historic cottages of Elkmont before you leave!
Little River Trail
Little River TrailMy favorite trail because EVERYONE can enjoy! Very walkable. Small elevation gain. A great place to get away from it away from it all! Also enjoy the historic cottages of Elkmont before you leave!
Food scene
One of favorites for over 35 years! I love the location at Elks Plaza! It’s the original location! Outside patio next to stream is one of my favorite seating areas in the city! Great pizza, fried mushrooms & AMAZING garlic knots!!
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Best Italian on the Parkway
710 ParkwayOne of favorites for over 35 years! I love the location at Elks Plaza! It’s the original location! Outside patio next to stream is one of my favorite seating areas in the city! Great pizza, fried mushrooms & AMAZING garlic knots!!
Serving more than just pancakes, this local spot is a favorite for breakfast or lunch. They are open from 7am-2pm every day.
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Little House of Pancakes
807 East PkwyServing more than just pancakes, this local spot is a favorite for breakfast or lunch. They are open from 7am-2pm every day.
Open only for dinner.. The BEST salad bar around! My favorite dinner is the grilled trout, however the steaks are amazing! Call ahead & get a window seat overlooking the river! Great atmosphere!! This is my favorite special occasion restaurant in the area!
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The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdOpen only for dinner.. The BEST salad bar around! My favorite dinner is the grilled trout, however the steaks are amazing! Call ahead & get a window seat overlooking the river! Great atmosphere!! This is my favorite special occasion restaurant in the area!
This little coffee shop is at the blinking caution light in the Glades. It’s run by 3 young students. Although the hours are limited (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday only), it’s great to see local students making a run at small business!! It IS my FAVORITE place for a cafe mocha! They have light sandwiches & desserts as well!
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Gatlinburg Grind
680 Glades RdThis little coffee shop is at the blinking caution light in the Glades. It’s run by 3 young students. Although the hours are limited (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday only), it’s great to see local students making a run at small business!! It IS my FAVORITE place for a cafe mocha! They have light sandwiches & desserts as well!
Absolutely THE BEST and FRESHEST donuts anywhere! Made daily & sell out favorites quickly! Amazing cinnamon bread but you have to order & pay the day before pick up on this high demand yummy! Cash only but ATM on site. Nothing like a cup of coffee and a fresh donut while sitting outside on a bench or one of the cafe style tables in The Village!
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Donut Friar
634 ParkwayAbsolutely THE BEST and FRESHEST donuts anywhere! Made daily & sell out favorites quickly! Amazing cinnamon bread but you have to order & pay the day before pick up on this high demand yummy! Cash only but ATM on site. Nothing like a cup of coffee and a fresh donut while sitting outside on a bench or one of the cafe style tables in The Village!
Outside or inside dining. Great place for Sunday brunch too!
Howard's Restaurant Gatlinburg's Oldest Restaurant
Outside or inside dining. Great place for Sunday brunch too!
Casual fun place! Love their oven fired pizzas! Live music Friday & Saturday nights! Local craft beer & full bar.
Gatlinburg Brewing Company
458 ParkwayCasual fun place! Love their oven fired pizzas! Live music Friday & Saturday nights! Local craft beer & full bar.
Delicious Mexican food with a GREAT view of downtown!
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El Soñador Mexican Restaurant
458 ParkwayDelicious Mexican food with a GREAT view of downtown!
Best kept secret for FAST food! Deli offers a terrific value for breakfast & lunch! Fresh smoked BBQ offered in season in front of the store is a nice option for carry out or to grab a sandwich on the run!
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Food City
1219 East PkwyBest kept secret for FAST food! Deli offers a terrific value for breakfast & lunch! Fresh smoked BBQ offered in season in front of the store is a nice option for carry out or to grab a sandwich on the run!
Locally owned. Small place with inside dining. Absolutely BEST BBQ! Owners are there every day! I love the massive pulled pork sandwich!
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Delauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyLocally owned. Small place with inside dining. Absolutely BEST BBQ! Owners are there every day! I love the massive pulled pork sandwich!