Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Gatlinburg

"When you visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, why not start off by hiking up to Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the Smokies at 6,643 feet. From the car park, it’s a relatively steep half-mile walk to the observation tower on the summit, but our kids handled it no problem and on a clear day you get spectacular 360° views of the Smokies and beyond – a great spot for sunrise and sunset."

"At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. That’s why it’s no secret that the Clingmans Dome Observation Tower offers the best views of the mountains!. On clear days, views can expand over 100 miles."

"Baskins Creek Falls is located along the Roaring Fork Motor Trail, which is a beautiful area in the Smoky Mountains in the fall. You’ll see the fall colors and a waterfall along this 3-mile round trip trail. At the beginning of this hike, you’ll have some great views of the mountains covered in fall foliage."

"Relative to their popularity, this 40-foot, two-tiered waterfall just might be the most underrated falls in the Great Smoky Mountains. It's also a great place to kick back and enjoy a picnic."

"The Ramseys were one of the first families to settle in Knoxville and were very involved in the local community. In 1797, the city’s first builder, Thomas Hope, constructed the Historic Ramsey House using Tennessee pink marble and blue limestone. Today, it sits on more than 101 acres (41ha) and has been restored and furnished to reflect the period of the Ramsey family’s occupancy."

"Along with James White’s Fort, the Ramsey House is one of the oldest buildings in Knoxville, dating back to the 1790s. The house is an excellent example of Late Georgian architecture, featuring significant ornamentation for the time period. Its owner, Francis Ramsey, was a surveyor and government official, and his son was one of the first mayors of Knoxville."

"Once you’ve worked up a serious appetite for a proper brunch or early lunch at Sunspot, which you’ll find on Cumberland Avenue, just west of the University of Tennessee campus. If you’re there during the week, it doesn’t open until 11 am, but on weekends, brunch is served starting at 10. Wolf down some fried green tomatoes to start—a Southern specialty—and follow them up with the brunch burger or chicken and a waffle. Vegetarians won’t be disappointed by the Fat Elvis Breakfast Burrito, which is just as indulgent as it sounds."

"This water hike in the Smoky Mountains is only 1.1 miles roundtrip, making it the perfect nature walk for anyone!. The trail is marked, so it is easy to navigate the path. You’ll walk past streams and across a foot bridge."

"Once you’ve worked up a serious appetite for a proper brunch or early lunch at Sunspot, which you’ll find on Cumberland Avenue, just west of the University of Tennessee campus. If you’re there during the week, it doesn’t open until 11 am, but on weekends, brunch is served starting at 10. Wolf down some fried green tomatoes to start—a Southern specialty—and follow them up with the brunch burger or chicken and a waffle. Vegetarians won’t be disappointed by the Fat Elvis Breakfast Burrito, which is just as indulgent as it sounds."

"Located in the heart of Gatlinburg near Ole Red and the Great Smoky Mountains Rangers Office, Gatlinburg Brewing Company offers a variety of original beers as well as tasty food. They keep customers on their toes with a beer tap list that is updated weekly. You can also enjoy appetizers like breadsticks and chicken wings, or make a meal out of it with a delicious craft pizza!"

"To perfectly understand the nature and charm of this restaurant, just consider its name. Serving tasty fluffy pancakes in a charming converted log cabin, the Log Cabin Pancake House will always be a popular choice for those looking for a sweet treat after a tiring day sightseeing. You’ll find a pancake menu full of signature recipes and combinations."

"Photo Credit Greta Hollar. Enjoy breakfast all day in a welcoming and warm atmosphere at Log Cabin Pancake House. You'll find chocolate or white chocolate chip pancakes, raisin-nut pancakes, traditional pancakes topped with powdered sugar and silver dollar pancakes in a stack of four, eight or 15."

"Another one of the best places for pancakes in Gatlinburg is the Log Cabin Pancake House. Family owned and operated since 1976, this pancake house rests right in the heart of Downtown Gatlinburg and located near the Space Needle."

"While all of Atrium’s hotcakes are delicious, one of its pancakes has developed a cult following: the Baked Apple Pancake. Prepared in an oven, rather than over a griddle, this mouthwatering pancake is filled with freshly sliced apples and brown sugar. The Baked Apple Pancake was even featured in Taste of Home magazine!"

"Atrium Pancakes is a charmingly quaint restaurant that offers superb food and plenty of Southern hospitality. Everything on the menu is great, but the standout dish is certainly the baked apple pancake. This enormous pancake is crispy on the outside with a warm and fluffy inside that is filled with baked apples."

"Atrium Pancakes is another popular place to go for breakfast in Gatlinburg. They have buttermilk pancakes with homemade maple syrup. If you want something with fruit, try the banana and coconut pancakes or blackberry pancakes."