The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Gatlinburg, Tennessee (TN)

January 27, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Gatlinburg, at the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is an ideal base for a family looking to explore the park's numerous offerings. After you've gone hiking, fishing, rafting or horseback riding, ride an elevator 342 feet to the top of the Gatlinburg Space Needle for stunning views of the Smokies. There's also an amusement center next door with nifty rides and games.
Restaurants in Gatlinburg

1. St Mary's Catholic Church

304 Historic Nature Trl, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3325 +1 865-436-4907 http://stmarygatlinburg.org
Excellent
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5.0 based on 153 reviews

St Mary's Catholic Church

Reviewed By ThomasF_11 - Cincinnati, United States

Quaint little Catholic Church that was most welcoming to travelers for Sunday Mass! Convenient Parking to the side of the church!

2. Sugarlands Distilling Company

805 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3248 +1 865-325-1355 [email protected] http://www.sugarlands.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 26,634 reviews

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Sugarlands Distilling Company is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg. Visitors who come to the barn-style distillery can take a behind-the-scenes tour of our still house and learn firsthand how we make our authentic Sugarlands spirits. Adults over the age of 21 can take a guided tasting flight of our spirits at the Sippin' Posts. Our Back Porch stage offers free shows covering many genres, open to guests of all ages. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS SIP WISELY.

Reviewed By SavvyTravelerWV

My husband and I stopped in here during our vacation we had fun sampling the different types of moonshine and even took a distillery tour, very fun and interesting place to go!

3. Tennessee Shine Company - Gatlinburg

519 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3201 +1 865-314-5602 [email protected] http://tnshineco.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,752 reviews

Tennessee Shine Company - Gatlinburg

Here at Tennessee Shine Company, we focus on bottling the best instead of the most. That’s why you’ll only find small-batch moonshine and whiskey with our labels. Passed down through generations, our Smoky Mountain recipes stay true to the signature flavors and seasonal blends our families are known for. Pair that with our down-home, friendly atmosphere, and you’ll understand what sets our distillery apart from the rest.

Reviewed By Rob_The_IV - Chicago, United States

Our host, Katie, made us feel right at home. From blueberry pancake batter to root beer float to banana laffy taffy, the flavors and history of Doc Collier's distillery were awesome to experience. I would highly recommend walking downtown Gatlinburg afterward. We visited several distilleries in the area including Ole Smokey and Sugarlands. Doc Collier's is the best!

4. Fowler's Clay Works

1402 E Parkway Suite 10, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-5754 +1 865-412-1003 [email protected] http://www.fowlersclayworks.com
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5.0 based on 351 reviews

Fowler's Clay Works

Hand made pottery studio, featuring the works of Mike,Cheryl, Ava and the Fowler's Clay Works crew. All pieces are one of a kind, functional and decorative. Also offering pottery classes for visitors and locals.

Reviewed By loribP365VI

My husband and I had the best experience in making pottery on our trip to Gatlinburg and Fowler's Clay Works.Mike was very patient with me and helped us to make the perfect additions to our collection. He really made it a fun class by allowing us to make mistakes and learn along the way. I highly recommend signing up for a class and stopping in to check out the beautiful, artistic pieces they create. I will definitely be back.

5. Tennessee Homemade Wines

643 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3203 +1 865-412-1030 [email protected] http://tnhomemadewines.com/
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5.0 based on 6,000 reviews

Tennessee Homemade Wines

Made with local fruit. Crafted by local folk. Served by local friends. Specializing in sweet wine and Southern Hospitality, stop by for a free taste. a few wines you can expext to sample: Blackberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, and Muscadine Wine. Open 7 days a week

Reviewed By Y8627PDjohnh

Great place our favorite wine around and a must to stopin and taste for adults of course great staff Giovanni was great friendly and helpful

6. Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse

650 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3204 +1 865-325-1111 [email protected] http://olesmoky.com/about/barrelhouse
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5.0 based on 2,737 reviews

Ole Smoky Whiskey Barrelhouse

Reviewed By Teresa_david2014 - Woodsfield, United States

Our taste testing bar tender, Matthew, was Great!!! Knowledgeable and very fun!! Would recommend him 100%!!!

7. Rowdy Bear Mountain

386 Parkway Located one block before traffic light #3, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-4962 +1 865-409-5045 [email protected] http://www.rowdybearmountain.com
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5.0 based on 847 reviews

Rowdy Bear Mountain

Rowdy Bear is home to two amazing rides! The Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster is a gravity propelled coaster that allows you to zip and zoom through the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains all while operating your very own coaster cart! You control your speeds up to 35mph. The Mountain Glider is the FIRST IN THE WORLD! It is a suspended single railed, dual racing coaster that combines free falling and hang gliding into one fun, safe, & exhilarating experience. This coaster can reach speeds of up to 25mph and offers amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains while you swing through the treetops! We are open 365 days a year and operate in rain, snow, and sunshine. Free parking. Online ticket purchase available by visiting our website. Visit our Sister Park- Rowdy Bear Ridge @2155 Parkway, Pigeon Forge Home to Tennessee’s First Year Round Outdoor Tubing Hill! 500’ Lanes with a 70’ drop. Ride single or attach up to 3 tubes! Also home to the Worlds First Laser Gun and POWER COASTER!

Reviewed By DonnaEnd - Fort Worth, United States

We visited Rowdy Bear yesterday, we are a mixed age group.....14-62 years old and we ALL rode the coaster, it was a blast!!!! Dalton, Chris, Nathan, Tanna, Autumn, Brenda and Josh were AMAZING!!!! They were so nice and fun!!! We have tickets to another coaster already pre-purchased at another place, but we will be back to Rowdy Bear before our vacation ends!! They were so excited that we enjoyed it so much! You can tell they care about their business and jobs, our experience was fantastic, go to Rowdy Bear, you will love it!! Thanks again y’all!!!!

8. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-4102 +1 865-436-1200 https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
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5.0 based on 2,217 reviews

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Reviewed By V8732FEjohnd - Riverview, United States

Excellent hiking trails - Hiked the Rainbow Falls 1st day - very nice, scenic, runs along a river and finishes at a nice waterfall - rougher trial - took 4 - 4 1/2 hrs round trip - did grotto falls second - much smoother trial but steeper than rainbow - took maybe 3 hrs round trip - both excellent - very scenic would return

9. Tennessee Cider Company

611 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3224 +1 865-412-5005 [email protected] http://tncidercompany.com
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5.0 based on 1,702 reviews

Tennessee Cider Company

Gatlinburg’s first Hard Cider tasting room. Stop by and enjoy some authentic Appalachian food and cider.

Reviewed By Thewadesterwade

The VIP tasting is a great deal for only $5. Heidi was wonderful in serving us and she even held on to a bottle we purchased while we walked around town (cider day care).

10. Little Bear Winery

631 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3230 +1 865-325-1836 [email protected] https://littlebearwinery.net/
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5.0 based on 649 reviews

Little Bear Winery

Experience Gatlinburg’s newest winery, located in the heart of Downtown across from The Village. Little Bear Winery offers don’t-miss wines that are vibrant, fun, and – most importantly – delicious.

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