Gatlinburger Week
Sixteen local restaurants competed for the title of Burgermeister during Gatlinburg’s inaugural Burger Week, $7 specialty burgers and a passport contest with prizes for tasting three or more.
Bush’s Beans Visitor Center
A free museum tour tracing the Bush family history, a gift shop with beans and t-shirts in a can, and a photo op with mascot Duke, all 25 minutes from your cabin, plus that famous Pinto Bean Pecan Pie.
New at Gatlinburg Anakeesta Theme Park
Anakeesta debuted its botanical Vista Garden with a 20-foot Willow Man sculpture, and had a new Ridge Rambler ride and a 1,930-foot observation tower with 360-degree views on the way for the following spring.
New in Gatlinburg – Places to Eat and Drink
Free cider tastings at Tennessee Cider Company, a new vineyard tasting room, a pet-friendly gastropub in the Arts & Crafts Community, and craft beer at Gatlinburg Brewing Company, four fresh additions to the local drink scene.
New in Gatlinburg 2017 Landshark Bar & Grill Gatlinburg Restaurant
Margaritaville’s Landshark Bar & Grill moved into the former Hard Rock Cafe spot, bringing an island-life menu of fish tacos, jerk chicken, and beachy burgers to downtown Gatlinburg.
Dining in the Smokies: 2 New Gatlinburg Restaurants
Build-your-own subs at J.O.E. & Pop’s and Mama’s Farmhouse fried chicken in a smaller storefront next door, two sister restaurants that opened side by side on East Parkway from the Johnson family.
Gatlinburg Restaurant Coupons & Dining Guide
From carnival food at Fanny Farkles to fine dining at The Lodge at Buckberry Creek, our roundup of the official Gatlinburg dining guide plus several sites for printable restaurant coupons.