Best Outdoor Activities in Gatlinburg

"The lively bustle of open-air commerce at Market Square has been going strong for more than 150 years and shows no sign of slowing. Locals and out-of-towners alike still come to shop and eat and socialize just the way they always have, way back to the days when this was Knoxville's market house."

"If you visit Knoxville between May – November, and can time your trip for a Wednesday or Saturday, start your visit at the Knoxville Farmers Market in historic Market Square. We love a good local farmers market, and many of our readers suggested this as one of the best, and they weren’t wrong!"

"Honeysuckle Meadows is in the middle of all the adventure that Tennessee has to offer. Located in Wears Valley in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, it’s a short drive from both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, as well as all their attractions. While the campground may be in the middle of all the fun, it’s also a relaxing place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!"

"Reduce your stress and help your health along the 10 miles of greenways, trails, and pathways around Sevierville. As part of an initiative to improve communities and improve open spaces, the Sevierville Greenways project continues to expand and develop more paths."

"Big Daddy’s Pizzeria Hand crafted dough, wood fired pizza, and an arcade. This restaurant is so committed to the freshness of their pizzas that they don’t keep a freezer on site. I’ve never even heard of that before!"

"Best Italian Restaurant has a little bit of everything you can think of when it comes to Italian food. You’ll definitely want to order their signature garlic rolls as an appetizer. They have all kinds of pasta, from alfredo to vegetable primavera, as well as lasagna."

"Another great Italian restaurant in Gatlinburg is Best Italian Restaurant. Try the stuffed shells, vegetable primavera, or spaghetti and meatballs. If you want chicken, you can get chicken parmesan, marsala, or florentine."

"710 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3206Italian, PizzaLunch, Dinner, Late NightTakeout, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+1 865-436-4168http://www.bestitalian.com"

"Best Italian on the Parkway is a great place to go when you want Italian food. You can get all kinds of pasta, from primavera to fettuccine. Other classics on the menu include spaghetti and meatballs and lasagna."

"Varieties include Vanilla-Iced, Boston Cream, and my personal favorite, Strawberry Old Fashioned. You might see Krispy Kreme and Duck Doughnuts on your way to this shop. While those have their place, don’t get distracted."

"The girls took the time to explain the process and let us try multiple flavors.. they turned out really go..."