Exploring the Gatlinburg Strip

Downtown Gatlinburg is so easy to navigate–just stroll down the Strip! That’s what locals call the Gatlinburg Parkway (U.S. 441). The Strip packs a whole vacation’s worth of fun along just one walkable street. Here’s your guide to highlights of the Gatlinburg Strip. 

All-Ages Attractions

Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is home to 10,000 exotic creatures. Enjoy close-up encounters like petting a stingray, feeding a turtle, and hanging out with penguins. 

Hollywood Star Cars Museum Movie and TV buffs shouldn’t miss this eye-popping collection, including two Batmobiles and cars from “The Fast and the Furious” movies.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not Over 35,000 rare, weird, wonderful objects await, from a chunk of Mars to a shrunken human head. This interactive, hands-on attraction has changing exhibits to keep the collection fresh! 

Anakeesta Glide up a mountainside on a chairlift to this nature-themed park, with gravity coasters, giant slides, kids’ play areas, restaurants, shops and more.  

Gatlinburg SkyPark Experience the thrill of crossing the continent’s highest pedestrian cable bridge, suspended over a valley. 

Gatlinburg Space Needle Ride the glass elevator to the observation deck, 400 feet above the city, for spectacular 360-degree views. 

Tennessee Moonshine and Beer 

Sugarlands Distilling Co. and Ole Smoky Moonshine both offer tours and tastings of their signature moonshines. Learn some moonshine history while you discover your favorite flavors. And yes, it’s all legal–no “revenuers” will chase you! 

Smoky Mountain Brewery crafts small-batch beer right here on the Strip. Stop in to sample their specials, then dine on pub appetizers, pizza and entrees. Stick around for live entertainment. 

Unique Shopping

The Village Shops Take a break from the bustling Strip with a stop at this quaint European-style village with 27 boutique shops and eateries. 

Mountain Mall For an only-in-Gatlinburg shopping experience, visit this collection of locally-owned shops, many selling handmade crafts and foods. 

Family Fun 

Gatlin’s Fun Center With escape games, mini golf, laser tag, and bumper cars, Gatlin’s is a one-stop destination for friendly family competition.

Fannie Farkle’s is home to classic and new arcade games galore, and you can fuel up for fun with corn dogs, cheesesteaks and subs. 

Stay in a cabin close to the Strip so you can spend more time exploring Gatlinburg and less time in your car! Reserve a close, convenient Gatlinburg cabin rental now.