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Gatlinburg, United States

Top things to do in Gatlinburg

17 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Park & nature
Park & nature3

Ober Mountain's Wildlife Habitat

260 reviews

A small wildlife park atop Ober Mountain featuring native Tennessee animals, with scenic views and family-friendly activities.

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What is the most visited attraction in Gatlinburg?

Ober Mountain's Wildlife Habitat draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Gatlinburg, with 260 of them, rated 3.0 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

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Market
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Mountaineer Kandy Kitchen

24 reviews

A charming candy and fudge shop on Gatlinburg's main strip, offering handcrafted sweets and a nostalgic experience.

Market
Market5

The Silver Galleon

16 reviews

A charming souvenir and gift shop on the Gatlinburg Parkway, The Silver Galleon offers nautical-themed treasures, jewelry, and home decor.

Historic site
Historic site

Elkmont, Tennessee

Explore a ghost town of abandoned cottages and a nature trail in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Historic site
Historic site

John Ownby Cabin

A mid-19th-century log cabin that offers an intimate look at pioneer life in the Smokies, with original hand-hewn logs and furnishings.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Laurel Falls Trail

Popular hiking trail to an 80-foot waterfall, one of the most visited spots in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Landmark
Landmark

Gatlinburg Space Needle

The Gatlinburg Space Needle is a 407-foot observation tower with 360-degree views of the Smoky Mountains.

Museum
Museum

Museum of Salt and Pepper Shakers

Quirky museum displaying over 20,000 unique salt and pepper shakers from around the world.

Historic site
Historic site

Noah Ogle Place

A historic Appalachian homestead with several log structures that show how early settlers lived and farmed in the Smoky Mountains.

Outdoor & fun
Outdoor & fun

Ober Mountain

Ober Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, an alpine slide, and scenic chairlift rides with panoramic Smoky Mountain views.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Trillium Gap Trail

A scenic trail leading to Grotto Falls, a unique waterfall you can walk behind.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Roaring Fork (Great Smoky Mountains)

Scenic motor nature trail through old-growth forest with waterfalls and historic cabins in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Market
Market

Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community

An 8-mile loop of artisan studios and shops where you can watch craftspeople at work and buy unique handmade items.

Park & nature
Park & nature

The Sugarlands

A valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a visitor center, trailheads, and exhibits on the area's natural and cultural history.

Park & nature
Park & nature

Bullhead Trail

A challenging hike to Mount Le Conte with diverse scenery and panoramic summit views.

Historic site
Historic site

Walker Sisters Place

A preserved farmstead of five sisters who lived traditionally into the 20th century, offering a glimpse into Appalachian heritage.

Historic site
Historic site

Alex Cole Cabin

A historic early-1900s log cabin along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, showcasing Appalachian pioneer life.