Things to Do in Gatlinburg

• Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies: penguins, stingray touch tank, and a walk-through shark tunnel
• Shopping: The Village Shops, Baskins Square, Mountain Mall, and the Arts and Crafts Community
• Gatlinburg SkyPark: chairlift to the mountain, the iconic SkyBridge, SkyTrail, and more
• Anakeesta: a full mountaintop adventure park with ziplines, a skywalk, and stunning Smoky Mountains views
• Moonshine Distilleries: Ole Smoky and Sugarlands Distilling Co offer tastings

Read on to learn more about some of the most fun things to do in Gatlinburg on your next trip!

The Smoky Mountains are home to the Gatlinburg Wine Trail, a collection of Tennessee’s best wineries! These include four locations that are within walking distance of each other in Gatlinburg, as well as a Sevierville location that is within walking distance of our hotel! While you can stop at any one of the wineries for a fabulous wine tasting experience, consider purchasing a VIP Wine Trail Pass to explore all of them! Here are 5 Smoky Mountain wineries that you need to visit along the Gatlinburg Wine Trail:

Do you love a heaping plate of mouth-watering BBQ and all of the fixins? If so, then you’ll love dining at <a href="https://www.bonesbbqjoint.com/" target="_blank">Bones BBQ Joint</a> in Gatlinburg TN! Here are 3 reasons to add visiting the best BBQ spot in the Smokies to your itinerary the next time you’re in town!

There is no better place to enjoy the beauty of the Smokies than Gatlinburg! With so many attractions and scenic views nearby, it can be difficult to decide where to go first. Don’t worry; we have a few recommendations! Here are 4 popular Gatlinburg attractions that offer the best views:

It’s hard to ignore the ​Gatlinburg Space Needle​ when you’re here for vacation — even when you’re staying with us at The Lodge at Five Oaks in Sevierville. There’s many things to do in Gatlinburg, but you’ll find plenty of excitement at this iconic attraction that’ll make the time zip along. No one wants time to go fast on vacation, but we’re going to show you these 4 ways your time won’t be wasted here.