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This iconic 27-story circular tower offers panoramic views of the Smokies, with rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, modern Appalachian-inspired decor, and signature DoubleTree chocolate chip cookies upon arrival.
The hotel’s Glass Fire Lounge on the top floor provides craft cocktails with sunset vistas, while the indoor pool with a retractable roof is a hit among families.
Business travelers appreciate the 10,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Smoky Mountain Ballroom with its timber-beam ceilings.
A standout feature is the complimentary Gatlinburg Trolley stop directly outside the hotel, connecting guests to downtown attractions without parking hassles.
For dining, Gatlinburg blends Southern comfort food with mountain flavors.
The Park Vista’s own Vista Grill serves elevated Appalachian dishes like smoked trout dip and blackberry-glazed pork chops, using ingredients from nearby farms like the Bush’s Bean Family Farm.
Just downhill, The Peddler Steakhouse offers aged steaks grilled over hickory wood, with a salad bar featuring local greens.
Budget-friendly options include Crockett’s Breakfast Camp for cinnamon roll pancakes and Gatlinburg Candy Company for handmade fudge.
Don’t miss Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery on Parkway for tastings of flavors like apple pie moonshine, paired with live bluegrass music.
Government and business hubs are centered around downtown.
The Sevier County Courthouse, a historic limestone building, houses judicial offices and displays Civil War artifacts.
The Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce assists entrepreneurs, while Rocky Top Sports World hosts national youth sports tournaments, boosting local tourism.
Major employers include Dollywood Parks & Resorts (20 minutes away) and Westgate Smoky Mountain Resort, known for its timeshare operations.
Sports and outdoor facilities leverage the mountain terrain.
Gatlinburg Golf Course, designed by Gary Player, challenges players with elevation changes and bear sightings.
Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snowpark offers year-round tubing, while CLIMB Works provides guided zipline tours through old-growth forests.
For hikers, the Gatlinburg Trail starts near the hotel and winds 2 miles to the national park, passing remnants of historic homesteads.
Educational institutions reflect Appalachian heritage.
The Gatlinburg-Pittman High School features a vocational program in sustainable forestry, and the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts offers workshops in woodturning and basket weaving.
The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center in nearby Townsend hosts archaeology field schools uncovering Cherokee artifacts.
Historical sites reveal Gatlinburg’s pioneer past.
The Ogle Cabin on Parkway, built in 1807, is the town’s oldest surviving structure.
Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum showcases 20,000 sets, including one owned by Elvis.
For quirky history, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! displays oddities like a replica of the world’s largest yo-yo.
Nightlife ranges from honky-tonks to moonshine bars.
Blaine’s Grill & Bar hosts line dancing nights, while Smoky Mountain Brewery crafts beers like Appalachian Pale Ale.
Daytime thrills include Anakeesta’s treetop skywalk and Ober Gatlinburg’s alpine coaster, accessible via the aerial tramway from downtown.
To reach the hotel, McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville is 45 minutes away, with shuttle services like Smoky Mountain Airport Express.
The Greyhound Station in nearby Pigeon Forge connects to major cities.
Driving? The hotel offers valet parking, but the Gatlinburg Trolley’s Purple Route stops at the doorstep for car-free exploration.
Budget-friendly alternatives include Glenstone Lodge with creek-side rooms and Microtel Inn, known for its proximity to the SkyBridge.
For rustic charm, Buckhorn Inn offers B&B cottages with mountain views.
Guest reviews (4.3/5 on TripAdvisor) praise the jaw-dropping views and helpful staff who arrange last-minute park passes.
Families love the indoor/outdoor pool, while some note slow elevators during peak seasons.
A 2024 renovation added USB-C charging stations and locally made soap from Goat Lady Soap Company.
Pro tips: Ask the concierge for secret sunrise spots in the national park.
In October, the hotel packages include tickets to the Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival.
Don’t leave without trying the wild blackberry cobbler at the Vista Grill—made with berries foraged from nearby trails.
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