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Family Vacation - Gatlinburg, TN
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When we go on vacation as a family of four, we often times go to Gatlinburg, TN. These are some of the places we try to hit while we are there!
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Ripley's
 
Things to Do
 
Places to Eat
 
Where to Shop

Ripley's

You can sometimes buy tickets for multiple Ripley attractions and get a deal!

 
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We love this aquarium! Perfect for the kids and keeps them entertained.
Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
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Really cool museum. Kids loved this!
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
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This is like a 4D interactive game. It's so cool. My 6 year old loved it!
Ripley's Motion Blaster, Gatlinburg
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We love a good mini golf game.
Ripley’s Davy Crockett Mini Golf, Gatlinburg
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Things to Do

Arcades are a great way to keep the kiddos entertained on shopping days!

 
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It's like an arcade place. We love to stop here for a break when we are walking the strip.
Fannie Farkle's
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Another Really cool arcade to visit!
Gatlinburg Arcade
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Plenty of arcades to choose from!
Arcade City
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Perfect place to stay and it has an indoor water park!
Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort Wild Bear Falls
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Huge water park! Perfect for the kids on hot days
Soaky Mountain Waterpark In Sevierville, Tennessee
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A perfect theme park and water park combo!
Dollywood Parks & Resorts | Pigeon Forge
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Such a unique place! BEAUTIFUL views as well!
Anakeesta Mountaintop Adventure Park in Gatlinburg Tennessee
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My son LOVES trains, so this was a must!!
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
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Places to Eat

We will eat at these places every time we go!

 
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The steak here is SO good.
Local Goat
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Our go to pizza place when we come here.
Big Daddy's Pizzeria
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I loved the nachos here. Convenient at the Island
Margaritaville
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Really good breakfast place!!
Little House Of Pancakes | Gatlinburg TN
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Dinner show with good food!!
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud | Pigeon Forge Dinner Show
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You've gotta do at least one dinner show!
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Dinner Show
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Where to Shop

A few places to stop into and shop for great deals!

 
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Love to walk around here and shop. There are fun things to do to keep the kids entertained as well!
Shop - Discover Shopping at The Island
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Love a good outlet store!! You can find great deals!
Tanger Outlets
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Absolutely iconic store. A must visit year round
Christmas Place
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The apple butter…. the bread…. the pastries… I was in heaven
Apple Barn Cider Mill
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