Gatlinburg Attractions

09/15/2025

Did you hear? A Walk in the Woods was named Gatlinburg Attraction of the Year by the Sevier Country Hospitality and Tourism Alliance! gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/a-walk-in-the-woods

The Sevier County Hospitality & Tourism Alliance - SCHTA hosted the 2025 Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony last Thursday, August 21 at the Country Tonite Theatre. Our organization is proud to have the following winners as active members and appreciate the dedicated partnerships we share with them throughout the year. Many of these individual winners and businesses serve as Event Volunteers/Sponsors, Chamber Ambassadors, Board Members, Committee Members, Premier Sponsors and so much more!

🎉Congratulations and cheers to all of you🎉

⭐- Gatlinburg Lodging Employee: Ursula Hough with Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
⭐- Gatlinburg Lodging Manager: Sharon Rhinehart with The Park Vista...a Doubletree Hotel
⭐- Gatlinburg Lodging General Manager: Lee Douglas with Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg

⭐- Gatlinburg Restaurant Employee: Tina Austin with Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
⭐- Gatlinburg Restaurant Manager: Valeria DeRose with Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park
⭐- Gatlinburg Restaurant General Manager: Tiffany Bush with Ole Red Gatlinburg

⭐- Gatlinburg Attraction Employee: William Lott with Moonshine Mountain Coaster
⭐- Gatlinburg Attraction Manager: Kirsten Wehmeier with Rocky Top Sports World - Gatlinburg, TN
⭐- Gatlinburg Attraction General Manager: Daniel Jennette with Smoky Mountain Outdoors

⭐- Gatlinburg Attraction of the Year: A Walk in the Woods
⭐- Vendor of the Year: What To Do Guide of the Smoky Mountains
⭐⭐- Women in Tourism: Gatlinburg, Missy Reagan with Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Water Park and Sevierville, Amanda Barnes with Collier Restaurant Group
⭐- Gatlinburg TN Under 30 Emerging Leader: Amanda Bennett with Anakeesta
⭐- Chef of the Year: Mark Varty with Anakeesta
⭐- On-Going Special Event: Anakeesta
⭐- One Time Special Event: WildSide
⭐- Friend of Sevier County: Southern Hospitality Internship Program (SHIP)
⭐- Sande Weiss Award: Cornelia Dobbins with Hospitality Solutions, Inc.
⭐- Kelly DeBord Award: Missy Norris with New Direction Real Estate
⭐⭐- Hospitality Achievement Award 30+ Years: Adam McCoy with Gatlinburg Sky Park and Carol Agee with Dollywood

08/15/2025

End your summer with a splash at Smoky Mountain Outdoors with guaranteed whitewater levels through Labor Day weekend and natural flow until October 15! gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/smoky-mountain-outdoors

08/01/2025

Dragons have landed at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies! Be sure to check out the new exhibit. 🐉
gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies

07/11/2025

The Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair starts today!

Come by the Gatlinburg Convention Center (10 AM-5 PM) now through July 20 to see works by artists and craftsmen across the country. gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/gatlinburg-craftsmens-fair

WE. ARE. OPEN.

Grab a friend and come on out to the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair! Enjoy the air conditioned convention center with over 180 artists and craftsmen to shop from and chat with. Plus we have live music!

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Did you see our attractions in the 50th annual 4th of July Midnight Parade?

06/18/2025

Have you visited the mermaids at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies yet? 🧜‍♀️ gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies

From mermaid tails to pirate sails… your child’s next adventure begins here!

At Mermaid & Pirate Camp, campers explore the mysteries of the sea through fun stories, marine life discovery, and a character makeover that brings their sea-worthy alter ego to life!

⚓ Claim your camper’s spot and make summer magical. 👉 https://bit.ly/434k5fu

05/13/2025

Festival of Flags is back at Gatlinburg Sky Park! gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/gatlinburg-skypark

Festival of Flags is back this week!

Visit the SkyPark beginning May 15 - July 6 and see our Festival of Flags display, with our 60ft American Flag, each flag representing each branch of the United States Military, and all 50 State Flags covering the entire length of the SkyBridge!

05/08/2025

It's almost Mother's Day! Why not treat your mom to some fun and adventure at our attractions?

04/16/2025

We have two Easter Sunrise Services in Gatlinburg! You can celebrate on April 20 at Ober Mountain starting at 6:30 a.m. or at Gatlinburg Sky Park starting at 6:15 a.m.

04/11/2025

Don't miss The Strawberry Stroll at Ober Mountain! It's here until June 1. 🍓

03/28/2025

Breakfast is already the most important meal of the day. Why not make it special and enjoy it with a mermaid at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies? gatlinburg-attractions.com/attraction/ripleys-aquarium-of-the-smokies

Mornings are better with mermaids! 🧜‍♀️

Join us for a magical breakfast featuring southern biscuits and gravy, grits, and more, then meet a real mermaid for a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Plus, get early access to explore the aquarium before the crowds arrive.

Tag your mermaid-loving friends and book your spot today!

Don’t miss this magical morning, grab your tickets now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3Xg0VQc

03/14/2025

Don't miss The Highliners at Gatlinburg Sky Park!

The Highliners Are Back! 🚶🏼

On March 21 & 22, the Highliners from the Rucksack Circus will be visiting SkyPark! Members of this daring group will perform on a slack line that runs parallel to the SkyBridge, which is the Longest Pedestrian Cable Bridge in North America!