48 Hours in Gatlinburg, TennesseeGatlinburg, Tennessee is the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! This town has a ton of epic outdoor adventures, unique dining options, cozy hotels, and more. We could not recommend a visit here enough so we put together the perfect itinerary to help you plan a visit!Authorsthetravelingdans
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Day 1

Crockett's Breakfast Camp
Start Day 1 with a delicious breakfast at Crockett’s. This place is super quirky, from their decor to their newspaper menus, and they have a bunch of comfort food type dishes you can order!
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The Village Shops
After breakfast, walk around Parkway and The Village Shops. This town has many unique attractions and shops so it is best to spend an hour or so exploring and seeing Gatlinburg on foot.
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Trip Highlight
For our first activity of the trip, we went fly fishing with Smoky Mountain Guides! This was so fun and we highly recommend booking a guided trip with them if you are ever in the area!
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Historic Rocky Waters Inn
This is a great hotel walking distance from downtown. Every room faces the river and has its own balcony. This hotel is dog-friendly!
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The Heirloom Room: Creekside Restaurant & Bar
We had dinner at the hotel restaurant - The Heirloom Room. This is definitely a bit upscale but is SO worth it. Dinner and drinks here are delicious and eating next to the creek was amazing.
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Day 2

Pancake Pantry
Gatlinburg is known for pancakes so definitely start your day by trying some here!
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Sugarlands Visitor Center
Next, you will explore the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! This is the visitor center you will pass as you enter the park. Make sure to visit and purchase your parking pass for $5.
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Cades Cove
A quick spot to visit on the way to the hike of the day, this can be a crowded area though so arrive early.
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Indian Flats Falls
We love this hike in the national park! It is deeper into the park and a bit off the beaten path. An 8-mile round trip hike will take you to Indian Flats Falls. The trail is super gradual and follows the creek the entire way.
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Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg
A great post-hike lunch or dinner spot!
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Gatlinburg SkyPark
Want to walk North America’s LONGEST pedestrian cable bridge?? Visit SkyPark to take a gondola ride up a mountain so you can visit this epic place!
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Moonshine Mountain Coaster
When in Gatlinburg….you have to ride a mountain coaster! This place had the best one in our opinion, try to go at night!
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