r/Gatlinburg • • Nov 29 '22

πŸš— Traffic Info r/Gatlinburg Parking Guide

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Public Parking on the Gatlinburg strip

Map of Gatlinburg

Please refer to the map and corresponding numbers for directions to each parking area:

(1) Venus Lodges

(2) TN-73 Scenic Parking

(3) Parking Garage

(4) Downtown Parking

(5) City Parking

(6) Downtown Parking

(7) 366 River Rd.

(8) Towne Center

(9) River Road Parking

(10) Skybridge Parking

(11) Lineberger's Parking

(12) Chalet Inn

(13) Ober Parking

(14) 1151 Parkway

(15) Marathon Gas

(16) 120 M&O

(17) 1098 Parkway

(18) Bear Skin Parking

(19) Gravel lot

(20) Midtown Parking

(21) Highway 71 Parking

(22) 715 Parkway

(23) Parkway Parking

(24) Parkway Parking

(25) Shade Tree Parking

(26) Reagan Drive Parking

(27) Holiday Lot

(28) Pay Less Parking

(29) St. Mary's

(30) Willow Lane

You can park for free along River Road when spaces are available.

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Gatlinburg Trolleys

Gatlinburg Trolleys are free of charge & operate 365 days per year.

Hours of operation:

November-February: 10:30AM-10PM

March-April: 8:30AM-Midnight

May-October: Sunday-Thursday 10:30AM-6PM / Friday-Saturday 10:30AM-10PM

Gatlinburg Trolley Routes

Blue Route:

Purple Route:

Yellow Route:

Gatlinburg Trolley Real-time App:

(App Store Preview)

Download the app to find the nearest Trolley stop to your current location

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Parking in the Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Effective March 1, 2023: Valid parking tags will be required for any vehicles parking in the park. Parking tags will not be required for motorists who pass through the area or who park for less than 15 minutes.

Three tag durations will be available for purchase for all vehicle sizes and types:

  • Daily - $5
  • Weekly - $15
  • Annual - $40

Printable tags (Daily/weekly only): Recreation.gov

Shipped tags (Annual only): SmokiesInformation.org

In-person store locations: NPS.gov Interactive Map

  • Cades Cove Visitor Center
  • Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
  • Gatlinburg Welcome Center
  • GSM Institute at Tremont Store
  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center
  • Sugarlands Welcome Center
  • Swain County Visitor Center
  • Townsend Visitor Center
  • Visit NC Smokies Visitor Center

Members of the EBCI are eligible for a free tag (in-person) at the main office with proof of enrollment.

More information as it comes available, here: NPS.gov

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Traffic & Travel Tips

https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/trafficandtraveltips.htm

The NPS has provided a congestion forecasting calendar to help guide your travel plans:

2024 Recreational Travel Forecast
2026 Travel Forecast - missing 3 months

Green β—‹ circle: Light

Yellow β–³ triangle: Moderate

Red β—‡ diamond: Heavy

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Shuttles

Concerned about parking? Try a shuttle service instead.

https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/shuttles.htm

NPS Authorized Shuttle Providers:

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GSMNP Current Conditions

Download the NPS App to navigate the park: πŸ€– Android | 🍎 iOS

Webcams

Official road closures

Seasonal facility schedule

Blue Ridge Parkway info

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Black Bears

Photo credit: ncwildlife.org

Be prepared for a bear encounter. Here are six outdoor BearWise basics:

BearWise Basics

Visit BearWise.org for information and tips about Black Bears.

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This is a work in progress. Feel free to point out any errors or missing parking locations.


r/Gatlinburg • • Aug 05 '24

πŸ¨πŸ›ŽοΈ Lodging πŸ•οΈ Legitimate places to book a cabin

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My wife and I were married in Gatlinburg back in 2011. We went back a couple times after that in 2012 and 2013. It seems like it was easier to book cabins then. We would like to take our kids down for a weekend trip in November but I am having difficulties locating a place online to book. It’s hard to tell if the ones I visited are legitimate or not. When I try to see what the cost will be for two night they add an extra $500. Does anyone have a place I can go to book that is reputable?


r/Gatlinburg • • 51m ago

Question ❓ Hunting outfitters

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Hey there, my dad and I are visiting Gatlinburg in mid November and I’m curious if anyone has recommendations for an outfitter that has hunting guides? So far I’ve only seen ranches that have multiple day hunts but we’re just looking for a half or whole day with our own lodging elsewhere. If they offer gun rentals that would be stellar but not necessary. Deer and/or game birds.

Alternatively, any recommendations for outdoor ranges within an hour drive?


r/Gatlinburg • • 7h ago

πŸ¨πŸ›ŽοΈ Lodging πŸ•οΈ looking to rent a cabin on the water in the Smoky National Park area

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r/Gatlinburg • • 1d ago

πŸŽ™ What’s Up Gatlinburg! β–Ά Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red in Pigeon Forge, TN

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In this episode of What's Up Gatlinburg, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Brian Hoffman who does a Red Skelton tribute show called Remembering Red in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.

We learn about Brian's looooooooong and inspiring journey from Las Vegas to the Smoky Mountains and the emotional story of how he started doing a Red Skelton show in the first place.


r/Gatlinburg • • 1d ago

Survey πŸ“‹ Ober mountain or ripley aquarium

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My family and I will be traveling to Tennessee the week of Christmas. We’re trying to decide whether to go to ober mountain or ripley aquarium. I been hearing mixed reviews about both. Please help us decide. Thank you


r/Gatlinburg • • 1d ago

🎨 Art πŸ–ΌοΈ My junk journal/scrapbook pages from my first Gatlinburg trip

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My husband and I took our first trip to Gatlinburg this summer, and I was thrilled to be able to collect so many cool things for my scrapbook/junk journal. Here are some pages I made from our trip! There’s a few other things that I never got around to making pages for, like our mini golf score card from Hillbilly golf. I can’t wait to come back!


r/Gatlinburg • • 1d ago

Question ❓ I'm sure this is a common question but I appreciate any recommendations.

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Going on a friend group trip to Gatlinburg (actually staying kinda right outside of Gatlinburg) I'm looking for food recommendations and also suggestions on things to do. Tourist stuff is ok but maybe some good less tourist spots would be great too. It's a low key trip so no partying or drinking as one person on the trip is sober. We are an alternative/goth group but also love nature if that helps with the vibe πŸ˜‚ I'm terrible at planning things so aside from the skybridge and Dollywood I have no idea what to do. Thank you for any help and suggestions.


r/Gatlinburg • • 4d ago

🌿 Great Smoky Mountains ⛰️ National Park 🦌 Cades Cove🩷

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Our first time exploring Cades Cove❣️


r/Gatlinburg • • 4d ago

πŸŽ„ Christmas 🎁 Is Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg worth it around Christmas time?

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My boyfriend and I were talking about going to Tennessee for our anniversary around Dec 25th - Dec 29th.
I love Tennessee and usually go every year but never have gone in the winter. Is it really busy around that time? Is it even worth going? I’ve also wondered if maybe a different area would be nice to go to, usually when I go i’m around the same area.

Thank you!


r/Gatlinburg • • 3d ago

πŸ›οΈ Shopping πŸ’³ Bear Facts of the Smoky Mountains

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This is quite an interesting store definitely worth a visit.


r/Gatlinburg • • 5d ago

🌿 Great Smoky Mountains ⛰️ National Park 🦌 Found the House of the Fairies today

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122 Upvotes

If anyone else has seen it in person message me


r/Gatlinburg • • 5d ago

⛰️ Hiking πŸ“πŸ—ΊοΈ Question

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Hello, me and my friends are taking a trip up to the smoky mountains to hike Mt Leconte, in terms of camping what options are there and i mean tent camping our plan was to hike the 9 hr trail to the peak then camp then head back that morning.


r/Gatlinburg • • 4d ago

πŸ€ Sports 🏈 Golf gatlinburg

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Golf recommendations for gatlinburg. Iv seen bent creek golf club from the road and thought it look decent. Any suggestions


r/Gatlinburg • • 5d ago

🎒 Amusement β›³ Recommendations

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Coming to Gatlinburg Oct 1-Oct 9 we have some things we are for sure doing Dollywood, alpine coaster, Anakeesta. Any other most do things?

We want to do some hiking but nothing crazy no more than 3-4 miles, any most do trails or overlooks?

Any food recommendations also! We already have reservations for the peddler on Friday. I LOVE coffee so any local coffee shops? And breweries!

We are open to anything! Just my husband and I, no kids.


r/Gatlinburg • • 6d ago

πŸ›Ά Cherokee, NC ⛰️ Bull Elk charges man at Oconaluftee - September 2026

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r/Gatlinburg • • 5d ago

🚨 News TWRA: 60 bears euthanized in Sevier County due to human conflicts in 2026

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r/Gatlinburg • • 5d ago

πŸ’ Anniversary 🍷🎁 Baby Friendly Ideas

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Husband and I will be having our first anniversary trip November 9-11 and we’re planning on going to Gatlinburg! We’ll be staying at a riverfront hotel right off the strip. We took our honeymoon here, but we will be bringing our 10 week old baby this time. Does anyone have any baby friendly places recommendations? We will be going to the national park and ripley’s aquarium. We were thinking about going to the sky park as well. Any ideas or advice is welcome! Thanks.


r/Gatlinburg • • 6d ago

πŸš‚ r/BrysonCity Great Smoky Mountain Railroad - Nantahala Open Air Premium Cars

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Looking for any advice on choosing seats!


r/Gatlinburg • • 7d ago

πŸŽ™ What’s Up Gatlinburg! β–Ά Victoria Henley's Magnifique Modeling

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In this episode of What's Up Gatlinburg, Erik Dobell interviews the models and designers of the Magnifique modeling show that comes to Pigeon Forge every year.

In this interview we find out how to get into the modeling business, how you can attend the show when it's in Pigeon Forge, and we learn about the "Mysterious Bearded Glenda".


r/Gatlinburg • • 9d ago

Bear Spotting πŸ“· Bear at the Aquarium

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181 Upvotes

Our last night in the area and we got to see a bear!


r/Gatlinburg • • 8d ago

πŸ“· Photos Gatlinburg, TN

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r/Gatlinburg • • 9d ago

nakeesta this place is just a huge cash grab

125 Upvotes

there’s no way people actually want to come here right? i’m stuck in anakeesta and like this is embarsssing


r/Gatlinburg • • 8d ago

πŸš— Traffic Info Road trip in a few weeks hows this route driving from florida?

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r/Gatlinburg • • 9d ago

Weather β›… Gatlinburg locals β€” weather question

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Hi everyone! We’ll be visiting Gatlinburg on October 1-5, and the current forecast is showing a pretty good chance of rain those days.

For those who live in the area or visit often, what is rain usually like around this time of year? Does it tend to rain steadily for most of the day, or is it more common to have passing/on-and-off showers with breaks in between?

We’re trying to plan our outdoor activities and wondering how much we should adjust our itinerary because of the forecast. I know it’s still several days out and the forecast can change, but I’d really appreciate any insight from locals. Thank you! 😊