I’ve shared in the past all about the best places to antique hunt in Pigeon Forge. But we also love going down to Gatlinburg for a day when we make it to Pigeon Forge for a weekend trip too. It is such a fun and cute little town and there are so many things to do and so many places to eat!
I thought it would be fun to share with you guys what we like to do when we are down there and our favorite spots to eat as well.
We consider the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area like a home away from home for us and it just holds so many special and fun memories and I enjoy sharing all of our tips and tricks for making your next trip down there a memorable one as well!
Skybridge
We have been to Gatlinburg multiple times since the Skybridge opened down there, but we have never actually done it. We have always admired it from a distance, but at this trip, we finally decided to go for it and do it ourselves!
And I am so glad we did! It was so much fun and the views up top were incredible. I definitely recommend that you try this out at least once in your lifetime. Here is all the info for it:
Skybridge Gatlinburg
765 Parkway
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4307
Pricing to Skybridge
The cost of the tickets for us was $25 a piece. So it is a little pricey, but you do get to ride up to the bridge as many times as you want to for the whole day until they close so that is a plus.
And the views from the top are definitely worth it in my opinion!
You get to ride these chair lifts up to the top and they take you all the way back down as well. There is also a cute little cafe area at the top where you can order food and drinks while gazing at the beautiful Gatlinburg skyline.
They have plenty of outdoor seating so you can really take in those views. They also take your picture when going up the chair lifts and you can purchase that among other little souvenirs in the little gift shop area they have up top as well.
So my honest review of the Skybridge is that it is definitely worth trying out at least once. I enjoyed the views from the top and walking across the bridge was pretty cool.
However, if you do not like heights, then you most likely wouldn’t enjoy it. There is a glass bottom part to the bridge where you can look all the way down and it is a little shaky and wobbly when you walk across it too.
So I could see someone scared of heights really not enjoying this adventure! But, we managed and I was very happy we did. It’s always fun trying something new and exciting!
Shopping
There are plenty of places to shop along the main strip of Gatlinburg as well. From outdoor stores to souvenir shops, they pretty much have it all!
My favorite is always Paula Deen’s little shop and basically any others that have unique home decor and boutique clothing.
And thankfully, there are plenty of stores there that do! It’s always so much fun going in and out of all the stores because you never know what you could find and I just love the small town shop feel to them!
There are also plenty of candy stores and coffee places as well if you need a quick bite to eat too!
Eating
Well now here is my favorite part- the best places to eat in Gatlinburg! I always love going out of town so we can try some new restaurants; but there are a few places here that we always go to no matter what!
Dinner
And I thought I would share some of our favorite restaurants with you in case you were wondering. Our number one top place to go is Smoky Mountain Brewery. Their wings are phenomenal and their pizza is pretty good as well. It is also reasonably priced which is always a nice thing!
They have another location in Pigeon Forge too, but we always like coming to the Gatlinburg one because the views here are amazing.
You can see the Skybridge out the window while you are eating as well! I’ve never had a bad meal there so that’s why I definitely recommend trying it out.
Some other favorite restaurants in Gatlinburg of ours- Calhoun’s, Alamo Steakhouse, Landshark Bar and Grill, Dick’s Last Resort, and No Way Jose’s Cantina.
The Alamo is a tad on the pricey side so it would be a good restaurant to try out for a special occasion. And also, Dick’s Last Resort and No Way Jose’s Cantina have locations in Pigeon Forge as well too.
Breakfast
If you’re looking at ideas for breakfast, then Pancake Pantry is the way to go! Their crepes are amazing! But also, if you go during the Spring/Summertime, be prepared to wait.
That place is always packed because it really is so good!
Other Things to do
If you’re not into shopping and eating (I’m not sure how you couldn’t be though to be honest!), there are plenty of other things to do around Gatlinburg as well.
Ripley’s Aquarium is definitely something you should try out too. We didn’t go on this trip, but we have been before a few times and it is great.
They also have several other attractions downtown too such as their Believe It Or Not museum. Another thing I would like to do that we haven’t tried out yet either is Anakeesta Theme Park which is also up high on the mountains, similar to the Skybridge.
They have a skywalk and a garden walk up there as well as a few places to eat too. Maybe next time we go down there, we can try that attraction out and I will let you guys know what I think!
So hopefully I have outlined a few little tips for you guys to implement for your next trip to Gatlinburg!
There are plenty of other things to do as well, but I tried to keep it short and sweet and really just highlight the things that we love to do while we are down there. Have you all ever been to Gatlinburg before?? If so, tell me what your favorite thing to do there is!
It looks like there is so much to see and do in Gatlinburg! Those views from the Skybridge are amazing! I’m not sure I’d be brave enough to walk across the bridge myself, as I’m a bit scared of heights, but I can certainly admire your photos! Pancake Pantry sounds exactly my kinda thing, I love crepes! Thanks for sharing, gorgeous photos as always! <3 xx
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Thanks so much Bexa! I appreciate that! I love crepes too and I think theirs are amazing! I can’t wait to travel again and be able to go back sometime!
We completely fell in love with Chattanooga last year (and even got engaged there). Looks like we will have to explore Gatlinburg next time we are in Tennessee. It looks just beautiful. And we love trying new restaurants out too,
Oh yes! Gatlinburg is a great spot for sure. You should definitely try it out the next time you are there!
It looks like there is so much to do! I really wish I could visit one day!
I hope you get the chance to as well! It is a great spot to visit!
This looks like such a fun little town! I’ve never been outside of NC and SC so I will have to add this to my list of “must go to one day”.
Yes you definitely should and I am in NC too and it is not far from here at all. Definitely worth the trip!
This looks like a gorgeous little town! I’ve never been outside of North & South Carolina so I’ll have to add this to my places to go one day!
I loved Gatlinburg when we visited Tennessee. I’ve only been there once when I was still in high school, but it was defintely on my list to visit again. The views are beautiful and it just feels nice to be there.
I know right! I totally agree with you about the feeling, there is just something so nice about that little town!
Lived so close to Tennessee and never got to go. Wish we had before we relocated all the way to Wa.
Oh man that stinks! If you ever find yourself back around there, then you definitely need to check it out!
That looks like so much fun and I am absolutely scared of heights. Regardless, I hope I get to visit and experience this one day
Yes! I am scared of heights too, but I am glad I did it. The views were incredible and I enjoyed it!
Love it – this is a place I can go. It’s close enough to home and looks like a fun adventure!
Yes you definitely should Lisa! We love going there. It’s about an hour and a half from where we live so we try to go as much as we can for a fun little weekend trip!
Great post, it looks like a wonderful place to visit. Maybe if I ever visit the US and get close to Tennessee I will check it out. 🙂 Though not sure if I will try out that bridge/lift, I got a big fear of heights. But there is plenty of other things to try out (and hopefully I don’t get stuck eating just pancakes).
Oh yes, there are plenty of other things to do besides the bridge so no worries!
Pretty little place with the cute shops. The bridge looks amazing..
Yes! The bridge was too cool. The views from the top were just incredible!
This looks like a fun trip
Thank you. It sure was!
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The article is very good written
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This place looks beautiful 😍 and look at those views!! Thank you so much for sharing, hopefully one day I can go and visit 🤞🏼
I hope you can too! It is definitely worth it!
I’ve never been before but it looks amazing from up there. Those views are insane! Also- good pricing too which makes trips always that much better. I’m definitely a breakfast foodie and so pancake pantry would be the first on my list!
Oh my goodness yes! You gotta go there if you love breakfast then! It is such a quaint and cute little town so there is always a lot to do there!
Love your space! Tenn is where I want to live once my kids grow up!
Yes! I would love to live in TN too! It is a great little state!
Skybridge sounds so much fun 😊
Thanks for sharing your experience
Thank you so much! It was a ton of fun!
The views from Skybridge are incredible! I’d definitely love to do that. I’ve never been to the US but this looks like my sorta place! <3
Yes! I loved the Skybridge! It was so much fun to do. I am glad we got this trip in before the quarantine happened!
Your photos are absolutely gorgeous! I love them! I also enjoyed reading through your post. I have the biggest desire in my heart to travel around Tennessee one day! This has gone on my list!
Yes! There are so many great places in Tennessee! We love traveling there too! It’s definitely a must see!
WOOW. The views are really great. I wouldn’t be able to stop taking photos of this place. This is amazing. I really love your photos!
Awe thank you so much! The views were incredible for sure!
To be honest, I’ve never heard of Gatlinburg before, not that I can remember anyway. Looks like my sort of place, and somewhere I’d be interested in going when I finally go to America Though my first US trip I want to go to Minnesota, because I’m a massive Vikings fan, so probably a bit for to nip down to Tennessee…
Lol yes, that would definitely be too far! but if you ever make another trip to the US, Tennessee would be a great option! There are so many fun, small towns to check out just like Gatlinburg!
I love finding new places to visit! Once this quarantine is over, I am going on an EPIC road trip. Gatlinburg may have just made my list!
Yes! You should definitely put Gatlinburg on the list. It is worth going to for sure!
My husband and I are thinking of taking a trip to Tennessee towards the end of Summer so this was so helpful! Writing lots of these activities down! Thank you 🙂
No problem! Glad I could help! You will love Tennessee! We sure do, we try to go as often as we can!
The views look absolutely amazing! I’ve never thought of travelling to Tennessee before but it’s so pretty. Definitely somewhere for the list, lovely photos!
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You should definitely go to Tennessee sometime if you get the chance! There is so much to do and a lot of cool towns around to visit!
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I’ll be honest: you really wrote a comprehensive and very well documented article. Never been to the USA but your sticker gave me as ll i need to visit Galtinburg. I found it useful for a future trip to the States, especially because you mentioned about things to do, places to see, accomodation and all the other important things for a traveller. Thank you! I am looking forward for your next article!
Awe thank you so much Alex! I really appreciate that compliment. I am a pretty new blogger so I am trying to figure this whole thing out so that truly means a lot to me! And yes, if you ever come to the States, Tennessee is a great place to visit. There are so many incredible towns there, like Gatlinburg. We try to go as often as we can!
You are doing an amazing job as a blogger, just keep up the good quality content and post regularly. We also followed you on twitter so we will be up to date with your new posts and tweets. Keep doing what you are doing as it will help you grow nicely!
Thank you so much! I appreciate that and I just followed you back on Twitter as well. Looking forward to keeping in touch and checking out your latest posts as well!
This looks like so much fun!! I love all the photography! ! So gorgeous!!
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Thank you so much Sherry! I appreciate it! It was definitely a fun trip!
Skybridge looks and sounds incredible, those views are amazing! It sounded a little bit steep at first but it’s 100% worth the cost for views like that. It sounds like a great place to visit! x
Sophie
Yes! It really was. I was super nervous at first, but I am glad I did it to see all those views!
Gatlinburg sounds like such a lovely town. The views are incredible – so scenic! x
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Thank you so much! It is definitely one of my favorite towns to visit for sure!
You have such a lovely style of writing! My best friend lives in Tennessee and I’ve been hoping to plan a visit!
Love the ability to travel & dream of through blogs while we can’t travel right now 💖
You definitely should! Tennessee is one of my all time favorite places to visit. And yes, I love being able to read through everyone’s travels right now since we can’t currently go anywhere!
I never knew how interesting Gatlinburg was. I am so intrigued and can’t wait to plan a trip and visit the Skyview bridge and all the food places you mention. Thank you for sharing your list of things to do there.
Yes! It is a very interesting and fun city for sure! We love going there. Hopefully, we will be able to go there again soon!
Sounds and looks like a lovely place to visit!
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Yes it really is! I can’t wait to go back!
Wow Skybridge looks amazing! I wouldn’t dare do it though as I’m terrified of heights! Pancake Pantry sounds just like my cup of tea too, yum!
Leanne | Latte Leanne xx
Lol I was pretty nervous to go across it too, but I am glad I did since the views were so pretty. And yes, Pancake Pantry is delicious!
Looks like such a cute and colourful town! The brewery looks awesome, I’d be straight there 🙂
Yes, it is a very cute and colorful town! We love visiting there!
These pictures are beautiful!!! I would love to visit a place like this. I haven’t been to Gatlinburg nor Tennessee but it appears it is a trip worth making! It would be such a fun adventure with a beautiful view. I like the sound of those chair lifts and pancake pantry too! I am in the mood for some delicious crepes!
Em x
Yes, it is definitely worth the trip there! So many fun things to do and Pancake Pantry is delicious for sure!
I have never been to Tennessee before. Gatlinburg sounds like a great place to check out! The Skybridge looks super cool! The views look amazing from up top. Love that there are lots of shopping opportunities. You can never go wrong with some beer haha. Glad you had a great time out there! Ooooh I love going to aquariums! Thanks for sharing!
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I love visiting Tennessee! It’s such a beautiful state. My boyfriend is from the NC mountains and I never grow tired of those amazing views
Oh yes Tennessee is awesome! And I live in the NC mountains too! It’s a beautiful place!
Wow!! Looks like a great place!! So much to do here. Will be adding it to my bucket list post lockdown as it not too far from our place.
Thank you so much! Glad you are adding to to your bucket list after lockdown! It is so much fun!