The vacationers not spending the day exploring the national park can often be found strolling through downtown Gatlinburg. U.S. Highway 441, also called the Parkway, cuts through central downtown Gatlinburg. The walkable street is lined with all the attractions, shops, and food needed for a perfect vacation.
The Parkway boasts attractions for the kids such as the classic Ripley's Believe It or Not to Ripley's Mirror Maze and Ripley's Aquarium, along with many other Ripley attractions, miniature golf, go-karts, and laser tag. There are also museums and sightseeing tours. There are plenty of theaters to catch comedy shows and musical productions, tons of shopping, and a variety of restaurants to satisfy even the pickiest eaters. The Parkway isn't just fun and games; it offers basic vacation needs such as gas, groceries, hotels, and an visitors/information center.
The Parkway condenses all that Gatlinburg has to offer into one easily accessible strip. Food, souvenirs, fun, and views of the Great Smoky Mountains make the Parkway the must-do of any vacation to Gatlinburg.From the towering mountains to the quaint, charming town below, there are plenty reasons to love Gatlinburg. Whether a brief day trip, a fun-filled weekend getaway or a week-long family vacation, Gatlinburg, Tennessee will leave you wanting more.
