Top 10 Things to Do in Gatlinburg When the Weather is Perfect

When the weather is ideal in Gatlinburg, your only problem is deciding what to do! Here are 10 ideas for getting outdoors in town, in the mountains, and at your Gatlinburg cabin rental.

1. Soak up views from Gatlinburg SkyPark.

Ride cheery yellow chair lifts up the mountainside, then traverse a valley on a stunning footbridge. You’ll feel as if you’re floating in the air!

2. Ascend the Gatlinburg Space Needle.

The Needle towers 400 feet over downtown. Get ready for astounding 360-degree views all the way to the horizon. 

3. Go ziplining.

Whether you’re a newbie who wants a gentler ride,  or a seasoned zipline fan who spends hours aloft, you’ll find the right zipline park for you. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have plenty of zipline choices! 

4. Play make-believe at Anakeesta.

This nature-themed attraction is at its best in beautiful weather! Frolic in giant birdhouses, mine for real gems, and stroll through the treetops on a magical walkway. Get your thrills on mountain coasters or side-by-side ziplines.

5. Play a round at Gatlinburg Golf Course.

Spend a day on one of the most beautiful golf courses anywhere. This 18-hole course, picturesquely nestled in the mountains, is open to the public year-round. 

6. Go up the observation tower at Clingmans Dome.

Love to get ever-higher views of the mountains? Clingmans Dome is the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. On a clear day, you can see up to 100 miles away, and the view covers parts of seven states.

7. Take a hike.

The national park has trails for every skill level, and trails ranging from half a mile to dozens of miles long. You can even hike near downtown, on the level, easy Gatlinburg Trail. 

8. Cruise the Smokies in an open Jeep or Utility Terrain Vehicle.

Hop behind the wheel of a rented UTV or Jeep and drive scenic roads like the Foothills Parkway or Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail.

9. Grill a delicious meal.

How about a tender steak, or veggie kabobs? You can even make mouth-watering desserts on the grill. For an authentic Smoky Mountain meal, grill up some fresh mountain trout. 

10. Wade in a creek or fish in a river.

Choose a waterside cabin rental to get close to nature. Wade, fish, and picnic on your personal stretch of creek bank. 

Reserve a Gatlinburg cabin now and plan how you’ll spend perfect days under blue Tennessee skies.