Favorite Family Hiking Trails Nearby
When you want to take your family hiking for some fun outdoors, it's always good to know safe, family friendly places to go.
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail gets its name from one of the largest and fastest flowing mountain streams within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The winding trail allows visitors to slow down and take in the stunning views of the forest, rushing streams and historic buildings including, preserved log cabins, grist mills, and other remarkable structures.
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailRoaring Fork Motor Nature Trail gets its name from one of the largest and fastest flowing mountain streams within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The winding trail allows visitors to slow down and take in the stunning views of the forest, rushing streams and historic buildings including, preserved log cabins, grist mills, and other remarkable structures.
Dog-friendly park featuring a wooded 3.8-mi. roundtrip path with river views & a footbridge.
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Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead
916 River RdDog-friendly park featuring a wooded 3.8-mi. roundtrip path with river views & a footbridge.
Check out this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 7 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Twin Creeks Trail Trailhead
Cherokee Orchard RoadCheck out this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 7 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Trailhead near Sugarland's Visitor Center with a shady path & a short walk to Cataract Falls.
Cove Mountain Trail Trailhead
Sugarlands Residence RoadTrailhead near Sugarland's Visitor Center with a shady path & a short walk to Cataract Falls.
A good hike for glimpsing some alluring relics of Smoky Mountain human heritage, the Old Sugarlands Trail between the Sugarlands Visitor Center and Cherokee Orchard Road is also pretty reliable for serving up some refreshing solitude in a crowded park. The highlight, arguably, actually lies on a side trail: a historic cemetery of the vanished Sugarlands community.
Old Sugarlands Trail Trailhead
U.S. 441A good hike for glimpsing some alluring relics of Smoky Mountain human heritage, the Old Sugarlands Trail between the Sugarlands Visitor Center and Cherokee Orchard Road is also pretty reliable for serving up some refreshing solitude in a crowded park. The highlight, arguably, actually lies on a side trail: a historic cemetery of the vanished Sugarlands community.
Food scene
Calhoun's is a local, fresh, casual dining establishment specializing in hickory smoked BBQ, hand-cut steaks and seafood, and fresh ground hamburgers.
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Calhoun's in Gatlinburg
1004 ParkwayCalhoun's is a local, fresh, casual dining establishment specializing in hickory smoked BBQ, hand-cut steaks and seafood, and fresh ground hamburgers.
BBQ & hearty American meals served in a down-home setting with a covered patio & regular live music.
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Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayBBQ & hearty American meals served in a down-home setting with a covered patio & regular live music.
Casual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
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TGI Fridays
1503 ParkwayCasual chain restaurant with a festive vibe serving beer, cocktails & a wide menu of American fare.
Booth-lined outfit in a lodgelike building serving New York–style pies, wings, subs & salads.
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Ski Mountain Pizza
631 Ski Mountain RdBooth-lined outfit in a lodgelike building serving New York–style pies, wings, subs & salads.
Down-to-earth watering hole featuring hearty pub grub, TVs for sports fans & indoor/outdoor seating.
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Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill
651 ParkwayDown-to-earth watering hole featuring hearty pub grub, TVs for sports fans & indoor/outdoor seating.
Sightseeing
This popular roadside overlook features panoramic views of the city & surrounding mountains.
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Gatlinburg Scenic Outlook
This popular roadside overlook features panoramic views of the city & surrounding mountains.
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains.
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Gatlinburg
Open-air chairlift ride to the top of an 1,800-ft. overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains.
Walking night tours of local attractions thought to be haunted, including a 19th-century cemetery.
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Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg
520 ParkwayWalking night tours of local attractions thought to be haunted, including a 19th-century cemetery.
Several narrow falls combine into a larger one at this famous scenic spot in the deep forest.
The Place of a Thousand Drips
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailSeveral narrow falls combine into a larger one at this famous scenic spot in the deep forest.
Shopping
Nearly 30 shops & eateries are clustered in a center reminiscent of European streets & plazas.
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The Village Shops
634 ParkwayNearly 30 shops & eateries are clustered in a center reminiscent of European streets & plazas.
Baskins Square is Gatlinburg's most unique shopping destination. You will find everything from clothing to magic tricks the kids will love.
Baskins Square Mall
Baskins Square is Gatlinburg's most unique shopping destination. You will find everything from clothing to magic tricks the kids will love.
Reagan Terrace Mall, an open-air shopping center, nestled in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Home to boutiques, eateries, and attractions. Reagan Terrace has something for everyone.
Reagan Terrace Mall
716 ParkwayReagan Terrace Mall, an open-air shopping center, nestled in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Home to boutiques, eateries, and attractions. Reagan Terrace has something for everyone.