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outside of bearskin lodge on the river in Gatlinburg
March 28, 2022

When you’re trying to decide where you will stay on your Smoky Mountain vacation, location may be one of the deciding factors. You want to be close to all the exciting attractions and incredible restaurants in the area, but maybe you also don’t want to be in the middle of all of the action. Our hotel is the best of both worlds since we’re close to the Strip but we aren’t right in the middle of downtown. To learn more about why you’ll love our location, check out these 4 perks of the location of our Gatlinburg hotel on the river:

1. Enjoy Being on the River

One of the biggest perks of staying with us is being able to enjoy the beautiful view of the river. You can choose to stay in a room with a balcony that overlooks the stream behind us, and there’s no better way to spend the morning as you wake up and get ready to head out for the day. Even if you don’t stay in a room with a view of the river, you’ll still be able to walk outside and enjoy the view! You could even pack a picnic blanket, set it up by the river, and enjoy spending time with your sweetheart, family, and friends while you’re on vacation!

2. Short Walk to the Strip

downtown gatlinburg

Our Gatlinburg hotel on the river is just a short walk away from the Strip, which is the main Parkway that runs through downtown Gatlinburg. You’ll find all kinds of interesting places to shop, including candy stores , home decor stores, and traditional souvenir shops. There are distilleries and wineries where you can taste the offerings, or you can stop at one of the many attractions along the way to do something fun , like play games in an arcade or see beautiful views from the top of a mountain. Plus, there are more restaurants than you can visit in one trip, so you’ll definitely enjoy all kinds of delicious food! You’ll love being so close to all of the fun things to do in downtown Gatlinburg.

3. Slightly Away from the Busyness

Although we are so close to the Gatlinburg Strip, you’ll enjoy staying at our Gatlinburg hotel on the river because we’re not right in the middle of all the action. Our hotel is located a couple of streets over from the main Parkway. So while you can enjoy being so close to all the things you want to do while you’re in town, you’ll also love being away from the crowds and noise.

4. Close to the National Park

great smoky mountains national park sign

Another perk of staying at our hotel is being so close to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park . Many people come to stay in Gatlinburg because of how close it is to incredible attractions and one of the most popular national parks in the country. You’ll love being so close to the park, because you can easily go on a scenic drive, find a hiking trail to explore, or check out one of the picnic areas! There’s so much you can do when you head out into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Once you stay with us, you won’t want to stay anywhere else when you come back to the Smoky Mountains! Our Gatlinburg hotel on the river is in a fantastic location for people who want to be close to everything they want to do yet aren’t in the middle of everything either. If you’re ready to start planning your next trip, look through our hotel rooms in Gatlinburg , and book one for your vacation today!

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