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Coffee lovers rejoice! We have great news for you! If you plan on visiting Gatlinburg this year, not only do we have some incredible spots to grab a cup of joe, but 3 of the top coffee shops are in our beautiful downtown area. This offers up an opportunity to also experience the charm of taking a stroll through the shops while many guests are still sleeping. Folks that love sleeping in and a little hustle and bustle with their day, will also get their fix as well, so no worries if you choose to snooze! Here are 3 of the top Gatlinburg coffee shops to add to your list for your next vacation in the Smoky Mountains!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a photographer’s paradise! Everyone from beginner level photographers to the pros will find plenty of opportunities to capture endless beauty in the Smokies year-round. It’s also a wonderful place to photograph your vacation and capture moments with your family and friends that will be treasured for years to come. Here are 5 of the top spots for photos in the park and a few tips to help you have a great experience in the Smokies!

Do you love a nice walk and a great place to eat? If so, we want to share with you 4 fantastic restaurants that are within walking distance of our hotel. From one of the newest dining locations in Gatlinburg to a local favorite that’s been around since 1974, we’ve put together some of the best spots in town! We hope you’ll give a couple of them a try the next time you’re in the Smokies!

Thinking about planning a winter getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg? If so, make sure you leave some time for snow tubing at Ober Gatlinburg! Here are 5 reasons why it’s an experience that you don’t want to miss!

In 1954 the Gatlinburg SkyLift carried the first guests to the top of Crockett Mountain in the Smoky Mountains. Over the next 66 years taking a ride to the top became a tradition for generation after generation and continues to be a part of their time Gatlinburg today. However, since the grand opening of the new and improved Gatlinburg SkyPark in 2019 the fun and adventure that awaits is much different than in previous years. To help you plan your trip and make the most of your time, we’ve put together a guide to assist you in having the best experience possible!

Gatlinburg and the Smokies are well known for being family vacation destinations but they are also filled with plenty of fun things for adults to do as well. If you’re heading into town for a romantic getaway or an adventure trip with good friends, you’ll want to check out these top 10 things to do in Gatlinburg!

A vacation in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains isn’t complete without a home away from home! Here at The Appy Lodge we know that comfort and great amenities add to your experience that’s why we wanted to share with you a few reasons that families and all guests, love our hotel and one especially of it’s features, an indoor pool and hot tub!

Gatlinburg is filled with top notch restaurants that will keep even the most extreme foodie happy. If you’re traveling to the area with friends, family, your significant other or even solo you’ll want to take time to get a little game plan together for where you want to dine while you’re in town! At The Appy Lodge, we want you to enjoy your time as fuss as free as possible, so we put together a list of spots that you’ll want to check out while you’re vacationing in the Smokies!

Are you heading to the Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg on your next vacation and looking for a hotel that’s unique much different than your average “cookie-cutter” hotel? If so, then we think our hotel is the perfect place for you to call your home away from home! Here are 3 fun facts about The Appy Lodge that we think will add to your stay with us!

Are you planning a trip to Gatlinburg for the first time? If so, chances are you’ve already looked up things to do in the area. At The Appy Lodge, we know how overwhelming that can be. Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas, are filled with wonderful attractions, unlimited dining options, beautiful places to see and countless shops. Plus, right in our backyard is America’s most visited national park, The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. During your time in the area, we want you to enjoy your visit and make the most of the time that you have with us! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of 20 things to do during your vacation to get you started with making an itinerary that fits your interests and needs.

At The Appy Lodge we take great pride in being more than just another hotel in the Smokies. The foundation that we stand on, our purpose and our story are far greater than just another cookie cutter spot to stay the night while on vacation. That’s why we wanted to share with you 3 things that you might now know about our hotel in Gatlinburg. We hope that you’ll connect with our story and choose us as your next home away from home when planning your trip!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the top waterfall chasing destinations in Tennessee and we wanted to help you out with finding 3 of the waterfall hikes that you have to try the next time you’re staying with us in Gatlinburg. We also wanted to add a few bonus waterfalls at the end of this blog entry to help those of you that are not able to hike also enjoy a few of the waterfalls of the Smokies as well!

Planning a family vacation may feel like you’re just prepping for a getaway with the family, but really it’s far more than that! Every trip that you take with your family is an opportunity to make memories that will last even beyond your lifetime. The Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg are the perfect setting for the stories that your children will someday tell their children. At The Appy Lodge we know the importance of creating experiences that will leave you happy when you check out from your stay with us. We also hope that your time with us will leave a desire to return again! Because each time your family stays with us, you’re really just writing another chapter of your journey that is filled with adventures in the Smokies! Below are 10 reasons that you should consider booking your next vacation at our hotel in Gatlinburg!