Gatlinburg Romance: A Romantic Getaway in Tennessee

Romance

Day One

Romance is certainly in the air in Gatlinburg! Begin your romantic getaway in Tennessee with a quiet breakfast for two at any of the wonderful restaurants that line the Parkway or adjacent Hwy 321. Many are within walking distance or a short drive of hotels and other accommodations in the City.

Romance blossoms when you spend time together and build shared memories. Begin creating those memories in one of the most beautiful places in the United States - the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Plan to stroll arm-in-arm through these majestic woods. Enjoy each other's company as you gaze at the abundance of wildflowers, or enjoy some time bird watching. Here, you can see waterfalls and mountain streams as you walk with the one you love.

After lunch, find more Gatlinburg romance adventure with a horseback ride through the Smokies. Smoky Mountain Riding Stables is licensed to take vacationers into the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

End your day by traveling above the City and watching the sun set behind the mountains. Snuggle close - regardless of the weather - as you ride the Gatlinburg Sky Lift in a chair for the two of you. Ride up the mountain in the open air as you watch the world go by.

Plan to end the evening with a quiet dinner in one of Gatlinburg's fine dining restaurants. Enjoy the easy conversation and soft candlelight as you savor your meal.

Day Two

After a breakfast at any of the wonderful Gatlinburg restaurants, plan to spend the day together shopping the delightful art galleries.

Arrowmont School of Arts & Crafts is a great place to start day two of your Gatlinburg romance adventure. Here you'll find a delightful shop featuring a wide variety of arts and crafts to match every individual taste and style. Arrowmont is famous for hosting excellent artists in residence and offering real, hands-on classes for all ages. Each year, more than 2,000 students from the around the world come to the school to study. Pick something up to remind you of your time together here.

Begin a lively afternoon with lunch on the Parkway. Then set out to explore the shops and attractions you will find a short stroll away. Be sure to visit the Space Needle. This 342 ft. observation tower was built in 1970 and holds up to 250 people. From here, you can see the glory of the Great Smoky Mountains for miles!

Before the sun descends behind the Great Smoky Mountains, plan to board the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway. Hope aboard the 120-passenger state-of-the-art gondola, one of America's largest aerial tramways, and ride to the top of Mt. Harrison for top-of-the-world views of the City and the Smokies. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park offers indoor ice-skating year round, and snow skiing and snowboarding in the winter.

In the summertime, this winter wonderland is transformed into a summer vacation paradise! Warm weather opens new opportunities with the Alpine Slide, a black bear habitat, bungee-fun, go karts, miniature golf, water rides, a Velcro wall jump and arcade games galore. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park also offers year-round indoor ice-skating and dinning. Regardless of the season, the adventure at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park will "top off" your vacation.

Take the Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway back down to the Parkway and walk to one of the many restaurants. Stop and shop to find just the perfect memento of your Gatlinburg vacation.

Day Three

As you prepare for another day of splendor in the mountains, start with a peaceful breakfast together. Today is a great day to visit the Gatlinburg's most popular attraction, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies! Plan to spend a couple of hours marveling at the creatures of the deep - you can even ask an educator all the questions that come to mind. This aquarium features a grand underwater tunnel that lets you feel like you are in the tank with the animals!

Make sure to reserve time to visit the candy shops and specialty stores along the Parkway. If you had not taken the time to get your picture taken at the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, make sure you do that before you leave!

After lunch, spend the afternoon visiting the Smoky Mountain Winery. Founded over 25 year ago, the winery produces award-winning vintages. Stop in for a free tour of the production facility and learn a little about the art of wine making. Following the tour, enjoy a complimentary wine tasting.

After a romantic day of seeing new things and doing new things together have a quiet dinner in downtown or at one of several hidden gems near town.