| Gatlinburg boasts activities to please the whole | | | | Shop 'til before you drop! Shopping is cathartic, |
| family and fill every hour of your vacation. Daily | | | | and remember--you're relaxing. No matter what |
| entertainment from outdoor adventures to theme | | | | souvenir, item you forgot to pack, or handcrafted |
| park attractions awaits, but what if you want to | | | | artwork you seek, one of Gatlinburg's specialty |
| take a vacation from your vacation and relax for | | | | shops has it. Take your time and peruse the malls |
| the day? Here are a few ways to have fun and | | | | and shops, such as the Mountain Mall or the |
| enjoy the Smokies at a slower pace. | | | | Smokey Mountain Outfitters. Furniture, jewelry, |
| Focus on the food! Eating should be an enjoyable | | | | homemade candy and fudge, fishing gear, |
| experience, and Gatlinburg offers a bevy of | | | | collectibles and of course, a grocery store, all can |
| restaurants perfect for breakfast, lunch, and | | | | be found within walking distance from the all the |
| dinner (and snacks in between!) to please any | | | | local highlights. |
| palate. To start your day, rise and shine to a | | | | Sneak away! Walking along the Gatlinburg strip |
| delicious breakfast-even fix it yourself if you were | | | | offers not only breathtaking views of the nearby |
| staying in one of numerous and beautiful Gatliburg | | | | mountains, but opportunities to bask in the local |
| cabins! But who wants to cook on vacation? Let | | | | entertainment. Several one-of-a-kind museums, |
| someone else do all the work; this is your day to | | | | like the Hollywood Wax Museum, give you a |
| rest and relax. If it's pancakes you crave, you're | | | | chance to escape for a bit and perhaps learn |
| in luck, because Gatlinburg boasts dozens of | | | | something new, like, did you know eastern |
| pancake houses that serve mouth-watering | | | | Tennessee even had a wax museum? Now you |
| breakfasts. | | | | do! And no vacation is complete without a day of |
| Just follow your nose to sample one of the local | | | | pampering, and the Spa at Pine Mountain is |
| favorite eateries, including The Pancake Pantry, | | | | staffed with local masters in the art of relaxation. |
| Atrium Pancakes, Log Cabin Pancake House, and | | | | They offer full services to sooth away any |
| so many more! If your appetite surpasses the | | | | remaining stresses. To end the day, catch a |
| regular breakfast fare and you seek a more filling | | | | movie, live music show, or theatre event in |
| option, don't miss the all-you-can-eat breakfast | | | | Gatlinburg or nearby Pigeon Forge. Depending on |
| bar at Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que. Also, the local tea | | | | the time of year, take in some of the best |
| and coffee shops want to help you start (and | | | | seasonal events and shows not found anywhere |
| refuel) your day. For lunch and dinner dining, the | | | | else in the world! |
| various Gatlinburg restaurants offer everything | | | | Remember to not book every day of your |
| from down-home cooking to fine dining, whether | | | | getaway. Take time to stop and smell the fried |
| the menu calls for a family gathering or social | | | | food and enjoy the local culture that only |
| rendezvous. | | | | Gatlinburg can offer. |
