Things Not to Do on Gatlinburg Strip 🫨


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What Not To Do on the Gatlinburg Strip

For decades, I have been running up and down the strip in Gatlinburg – the stretch of Highway 441 that runs from Ole Red up to Ski Mountain Road. I’ve had some of the best days – and evenings – in the shops and restaurants along that strip. However, I can also see that the strip is not perfect.

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The Gatlinburg strip – it turns out – is a perplexing and complicated place. With this in mind, here are our best tips for avoiding crucial mistakes....

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