Our fury friends are most definitely a part of our family. We believe they should be included in all the family trips! If you are traveling with a pet, there are several pet-friendly things to do in Gatlinburg.Â
Explore the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community
The community features over 100 artisans and craftsmen, and most of the shops are pet-friendly. You can browse through the shops with your pet and find unique souvenirs to take home.
Visit the Gatlinburg SkyBridge
 This is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America and is pet-friendly. You can walk across the bridge with your pet and enjoy the beautiful views of the mountains.
Visit the National Park
The park is pet-friendly, and you can take your dog on a leash on the trails.
A few pet friendly Trails
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- Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail: Starts after the Rainbow Falls Trailhead off the Orchard entrance to the park and stretches for 6 miles in a loop that boasts towering trees and lush scenery
- Cades Cove Loop: Begins at the entrance to Cades Cove and follows an 11-mile loop that features historic sites, breathtaking valleys, and wildlife viewing.
- Gatlinburg Trail: This trail is a two-mile round trip and is located in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a flat and easy trail, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll with your pet.
Visit the Gatlinburg Farmers Market
The market is pet-friendly, and you can shop for locally grown produce and handmade goods with your pet by your side
Go for a bite to eat
Gatlinburg offers a variety of pet-friendly dining options, ranging from cafes to restaurants. Feel free to call before you go as their policy’s can change. Additionally, if it’s hot outside and they only allow patio seating with your pup, you’ll want to know before you go!Â
A few pet friendly Dining Options
- Puckers Sports Grill: This sports bar and restaurant has a pet-friendly outdoor seating area and serves American food, including burgers, sandwiches, and wings
The Fox & Parrot Tavern: This British-style pub has a pet-friendly outdoor seating area and serves British food, including fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and bangers and mash.
The Donut Friar: This bakery and coffee shop has a pet-friendly outdoor seating area and serves a variety of donuts, pastries, and coffee drinks.
Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria: This Italian restaurant has a pet-friendly outdoor seating area and serves pizza, pasta, and other Italian dishes.
Click here for a large list of Pet Friendly restaurants in Gatlinburg
Pet Friendly Accommodations
With room to stretch and play, The Smoky Woods Lodge is pet friendly!
Sitting on an acre of land with gorgeous mountain views, you can enjoy the camp fire, outdoor grill, hot tub and play fetch with your furbaby!Â
Looking for an Airbnb?
The Lodge comfortably accommodates 10 with 4 bedrooms each with a King bed and attached bath. Additional sleeping includes a pull out couch.
Spend time playing games in the game room, taking in the mountain views from the spacious deck and hot tub, or sitting around the fire pit in the backyard for a night of s’mores & stargazing.
The Smoky Woods Lodge is a 4 Bedroom 4 Bathroom 2700 sq/ft cabin nestled in a Valley with gorgeous Smoky Mountain ViewsÂ
You can book direct on our website to avoid the added fees of airbnb, or you’re more than welcome to follow this link to our listing on airbnb! We’re also listed on Smoky Mountains By Owners, a reputable listing site.Â
