Best Vacation Dealz has crafted our top 20 romantic Things To Do in Gatlinburg TN for couples to ensure you create beautiful memories with your lover in the Smoky Mountains. Couples can enjoy incredible panoramic mountain views, lovely intimate restaurants, and fun attractions. Our guide will make sure your romantic vacation in Gatlinburg is perfect! Check out our list below of 20 romantic things to do in Gatlinburg, TN for couples.

1. Couples enjoy ice skating in Gatlinburg

Couples who are looking to go ice skating in Gatlinburg should check out Ober Mountain. Ober Mountain is an adventure park and ski resort, and one of our favorite attractions they have is their ice skating rink. The rink is 140 x 75 and is Ober’s centerpiece.

a romantic couple ice skating in Gatlinburg at Ober mountain

2. Romance at Anakeesta Theme Park

The Anakeesta Theme Park is perfect for couples who want to embrace the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. One of our favorite attractions is the Anakeesta Sky Bridge. We note this attraction as a must-see with your romantic partner. Other notable attractions that Anakeesta has year-round include: the exhilarating Rail Runner Mountain Coaster, the Dueling Zipline Adventure, the Anavista Observation Tower, and the fun Treeventure Challenge Course! These are fantastic things to do for a couple looking for adventure.

Want to spend the entire day at Annakeesta? Check out Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Waterpark. This resort is conveniently located RIGHT NEXT to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance. Couples also receive a $100 VISA Gift Card and late check-out on their final day.

Anakeesta adventure park entrance in Gatlinburg TN

3. Carriage ride in Gatlinburg, TN

Partners will experience a horse-drawn carriage ride on a national park trail. Nothing is more romantic than 30-45 minutes of picturesque mountain views with your partner. Experience all the scenic smoky mountain views that Gatlinburg has to offer!

*Cades Cove Stables offers rates at $22 per person.

Phone: (865) 448-9009

Horse-drawn carriage outside in gatliburg tn

4. Gatlinburg Wine Trail

We love the Gatlinburg wine trail; it’s perfect if you’re looking for the best wine tasting in Gatlinburg, TN. The Gatlinburg Wine Trail includes 5 Wineries, all Located in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Each of them offers free wine tastings. Pick up a passport at your first location and receive a surprise at your third and final stops. These are the 5 wineries featured on the trail:

  • Cades Cove Cellars
  • Sugarland Cellars Winery
  • Little Bear Winery
  • Cades Cove Wears Valley
  • Bootleggers Winery

wine glasses at dinner table in gatlinburg tn

5. Try Cotton Candy Wine

Firstly, Gatlinburg is famous for its cotton candy wine! Do not leave Gatlinburg without trying the cotton candy wine. Cotton candy wine is derived from cotton candy grapes. It’s one of my personal favorites and is the perfect aphrodisiac.

Cotton candy wine from gatlinburg tn

6. Ziplining Thrills

With the Flying Bear Zipline, you and your partner will elevate your Gatlinburg experience to new heights as you soar high over the trees. This exciting activity gives you views of the Smoky Mountains that nobody can beat. The activity is sure to satisfy anyone’s sense of adventure. Ziplining is a terrific sport for couples looking for an entertaining outdoor experience. All ages and skill levels can ride the Flying Bear Zipline.

male and female, ziplining in the smoky mountains, gatlinburg tn

7. Honeymoon at Westgate Smoky Mountains Resort

The Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort has beautiful luxury suites that look like cabins, as well as a convenient location and beautiful views. Perfect for couples who want a cabin aesthetic but still want resort amenities The huge villas have a working fireplace, a fully functional kitchen, a private balcony with a beautiful view, and a big-screen TV, among other luxuries.

Couples will discover various hiking trails, the well-known “Serenity Spa” by Westgate, and an indoor/outdoor waterpark.

Address: 915 Westgate Resorts Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

westgate smoky mountain resort in gatlinburg tn

8. Take a vintage photo

There is something so idealistic and romantic about old-timey vintage photos. Lots of couples are getting these fun vintage photoshoots to highlight their memories in Gatlinburg, TN.

couple dressed up as bonnie and clyde taking a vintage sepia photo in gatlinburg tn

9. Splash at a Waterpark hotel in Tennessee

Wild Bear Falls Water park is a super fun mountain-themed, heated, indoor waterpark that will be sure to release your inner child. Couples looking for a thrill-seeking experience can enjoy fun water slides, a lazy river, a hot tub, and other additional pools. You and your partner will be sure to get those endorphins running while enjoying all these fun attractions.

wild bear falls indoor water park in gatlinburg tn

10. Have a picnic

Going on a picnic is one of our favorite romantic activities in Gatlinburg. Nothing is better than taking in the Smoky Mountains’ beautiful surroundings and enjoying a delicious sandwich. They’re so many Gatlinburg picnic areas around. You and your sweetheart are bound to find the perfect spot, so you can relax and spend quality time together with a gorgeous view.

couple having a romantic picnic in gatlinburg tn

11. Go Hiking

Enjoy and discover some of the best hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains. You and your partner are sure to enjoy yourselves on this hike as you discover panoramic views, and get your adrenaline going as you climb to new heights.

Some great hiking trails include:
Andrews Bald (Moderate) 3.5 Miles
Porters Creek (Moderate) 4 Miles
Rocky Top (Advanced) 13.9 Miles

hiking in gatlinburg tn

12. Dollywood Theme Park in Gatlinburg

The 150-acre Dollywood theme park offers thrilling roller coasters like the Wild Eagle Dollywood coaster, exciting aquatic adventures, family rides, live entertainment, yummy eateries, and more. Tennessee’s Dollywood, located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, continues to be a popular vacation spot. From March to December, it hosts five of the South’s biggest yearly festivals, each of which offers a special combination of family fun and adventure. The nearby Dollywood’s Splash Country Water Park is another option for couples who want to get their feet wet.

couple taking photo in front of dollywood sign gatlinburg tn

13. Blissful couples massage at Serenity Spa by Westgate.

After all the excitement in Gatlinburg, couples should consider dedicating sometime to relaxation. A couples massage Gatlinburg TN package is the perfect way to experience bliss with your significant other. 

Serenity Spa by Westgate is a gorgeous spa that offers top-tier full-body couple massages, body wraps, facials, manicures, and pedicures. Serenity Spa’s estheticians and massage therapists are licensed and endure rigorous spa training to ensure customers receive the highest level of satisfaction.

Couples can enjoy a $100 VISA Gift Card if they book a room with Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort & Waterpark. This can be used towards the amazing selection of spa treatments or anything else you’d like!

Address: 915 Westgate Resorts Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

spa gatlinburg tn two massage beds in westgate smoky mountain resort and spa

14. Sunset gazing at the Gatlinburg Skybridge

One of our favorite things to do is to watch the sunset over the mountains in Gatlinburg, it is much more scenic. We highly recommend taking some Gatlinburg skybridge photos.  All in all, the Gatlinburg skybridge is literally perfect to see the sunset, and these will be memories that will last a lifetime.

beautiful sunset over gatlinburg skybridge

15. Romantic dinner

To begin, head to Southern Comfort at Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort to taste authentic southern cooking. Southern Comfort’s menu has delicious comfort foods we all love. Incredible home-cooked meals meet sweet Southern style with our newest collection of decadent comfort food from the South, now at Southern Comfort. The decadent restaurant also features exciting dessert options like cheese and chocolate fondue.

candy fondue with roasting marshmallow

16. Stargazing in the Smoky Mountains

Cades Cove features a wide-open valley perfect for settling down and gazing at the stars above. Travel down the Cades Cove Loop Road to the orientation shelter to start the journey.

The stars twinkle brightly overhead and are often framed by shooting stars passing across the inky black sky.

star gazing in the smoky mountains, gatlinburg tennessee

17. Ober in Gatlinburg

To begin, you will experience Ober with the biggest aerial tramway in the country. Additionally, you will see the best views of the majestic Smokies during the 2.1-mile ride.  To highlight, Ober has endless options of activities to choose from. There is an amusement park with an alpine slide, wildlife encounter, bungee run, Amaze’n Maze, an arcade, and more can be found at the base of the ski area. Lastly, the Wildlife Encounter has bears and bear cubs, and river otters with an underwater viewing.

wife, husband, and toddler enjoying a helicopter tour of the smoky mountain in gatlinburg tennessee

18. Visit The Great Smoky Mountains National Park

If you’re looking for things to do in Gatlinburg, TN for couples, visiting the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a huge must. This national park is the nation’s most loved national park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is ideal for hiking, with more than 800 miles of trails ranging from beginner treks to more challenging hikes. Whether you want to hike for an hour, a day or a week, you’ll find an option that fits your plans. A Guided Nature Service can help provide a more educational and in-depth look at the Smoky Mountains. For all the adventurous loving couples, you must not leave Gatlinburg before visiting this national park.

forest view of the great smoky mountains national park

19. Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

To start off, we believe Ripley Aquarium of the Smokies is one of the best aquariums in the country. Ripley’s is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg. Couples can expect to see over 100,000 diverse sea creatures that live in the 1.4 million gallons of water that make up the aquarium. The aquarium is the second most popular attraction in Tennessee! The aquarium’s main attraction is a 340-foot underwater tunnel, which is one of the longest underwater tunnels in the world. Lastly, visitors can see sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and other exotic sea animals up close.

ripley's aquarium of the smokies gatlinburg tn

20. Gatlinburg Space Needle

Firstly, the Gatlinburg Space Needle is 407 feet and provides a stunning view of the Great Smoky Mountains and lovely Gatlinburg. Then, Couples will be transported to the tower’s observation deck by elevator, where they may enjoy a 360-degree view of the surrounding area. Additionally, the view offers an unparalleled panorama of beauty throughout the year. The Gatlinburg Space Needle is jam-packed with facts about Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. Arcadia is a 25,000 square foot, two-story playground with the newest video and redemption games. It is the largest redemption center in the neighborhood, laser tag, and a theater featuring some of Gatlinburg’s most exciting performances. All in all, Couples will have an endless amount of things to do at the Gatlinburg Space Needle.

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