Dog Friendly Activities in Gatlinburg, TN

There are 20 dog friendly activities in Gatlinburg. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Gatlinburg.

Pet Friendly Gatlinburg SkyPark
Gatlinburg SkyPark Take a ride with Fido to the top of the mountain at Gatlinburg SkyPark, a pet-friendly attraction in Tennessee. The only way to access the top of the mountain with your dog is via the yellow SkyLift chairs, and Fido is welcome as long as he is well-behaved, leashed at all times, and held on to by his owner. When you get to the top, stroll along the SkyBridge which offers great views across the Tennessee and North Carolina Smoky Mountains landscape. See Details
Pet Friendly Sugarlands Distilling Company
Sugarlands Distilling Company Sugarlands Distilling Company in Gatlinburg, TN, is a dog-friendly industrial moonshine maker. This great spot offers indoor and outdoor tours, tastings, and even live music events for you and Fido to attend. As there's no food prepared on the premises, you can bring them inside and out to enjoy the festivities and the numerous spirits available, including moonshine, whiskey, and twists on classics like root beer. See Details
Gatlinburg Trail The Gatlinburg Trail is one of only two pet-friendly trails in the Great Smoky Mountains near Gatlinburg, TN. The trail extends 1.9 miles one-way from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to the outskirts of the city. Hikers will see beautiful views of the Little Pigeon River and come across foundations and chimneys of several old homesites along the way. See Details
The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum Featuring more than 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the world, The Salt and Pepper Museum in Gatlinburg, TN, is dog-friendly! Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners as they wander through the unique collection. The Museum has had dogs, cats, parrots, and iguanas visit in the past. Please call or check the website for current hours of operation. See Details
Tennessee Cider Company Located in the heart of downtown, Tennessee Cider Company is Gatlinburg’s first true cidery and is also dog friendly. Leashed dogs are welcome inside while you enjoy a tasting or explore The Old General Store which stocks locally made ciders and a selection of branded merchandise. See Details
The Village Shops Located next to the famous Pancake Pantry and Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen, The Village is a collection of 27 unique specialty stores in the heart of Gatlinburg, TN. The wooded outdoor areas around the shops are great for taking Fido for a stroll, and be sure to stop by the pet-friendly Simply Animals store to pick up a toy or treat for your pet. Dogs should remain leashed and under your control at all times while roaming through The Village. See Details
Ole Smoky Moonshine Ole Smoky Moonshine welcomes leashed dogs inside their pet-friendly Gatlinburg, TN distillery. The distinct smell of cooking and fermenting grains takes over your senses at this true moonshine experience. Here, you’ll see authentic-working moonshine stills and take in the entire process. The eager distillers like to visit with folks. They’ll be glad to answer your questions about the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee. After you see, smell and hear about the process, treat yourself to $5 samplings of homegrown shine. See Details
Byrd's Famous Cookies Byrd's Famous Cookies is a dog-friendly gourmet food and snack shop in Gatlinburg, TN. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you as you browse their selection of cookies, biscuits, crackers, and gift tins. Be sure to try the Scotch Oatmeal cookies, because they helped to get the business off the ground in 1924. See Details
Gatlinburg Dog Park Gatlinburg Dog Park in Gatlinburg, TN is a fenced off-leash area for Fido. The grassy park has two separate areas for large and small dogs, benches, shade, and convenient pet waste stations. See Details
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community The Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, also known as Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community, is a series of shops and galleries along an 8-mile two-laned loop in Sevier County, Tennessee east of Gatlinburg. Leashed dogs are allowed in several galleries; just ask before bringing your dog inside. See Details
Old Tyme Portraits By Treadway Old Tyme Portraits By Treadway is a pet-friendly photo shop inside Mountain Mall in Gatlinburg, TN. Owners and their furry companions are welcome to take old-time pictures together here while the photographer helps pose you and your pups in the best, silly ways. See Details
The Soft Shirt Place The Soft Shirt Place is a dog-friendly clothing store in Gatlinburg, TN. They offer a unique selection of super soft t-shirts and apparel for the person that likes to stand out from the crowd. Leashed dogs are welcome inside to help you sniff out the coolest garments on offer. See Details
Smoky Mountain Wax & Company Smoky Mountain Wax & Company in Gatlinburg, TN is pet friendly and welcomes leashed dogs inside. This shops sells a unique variety of handmade soy candles, as well as scented wax melts, loose leaf tea, essential oils, bath salts, and a range of seasonal gifts. See Details
Life According to Jake Life According To Jake is a pet-friendly store in Gatlinburg, TN. Leashed dogs are permitted inside while you shop the vast assortment of Life is Good merchandise. Products include t-shirts and hats, stickers, outdoor apparel, drinkware and seasonal gifts. See Details
Great Smoky Mountains National Park The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, TN offers two trails that are dog friendly. Gatlinburg Trail (a 1.9 mile hike from the Sugarland Visitor Center to the outskirts of Gatlinburg, TN) and the Oconaluftee River Trail (a 1.5 mile hike from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center to the outskirts of Cherokee, NC). Please note that dogs are not permitted on any other trails within the park. Dogs are allowed in the campgrounds, picnic areas, and along roads, but must be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet. See Details
Ghost and Haunt Tours of Gatlinburg Step into the world of the unknown and book yourself a Ghost and Haunt Tours of Gatlinburg. This dog-friendly tour takes an unflinching look at the dark points in Gatlinburg's history that others would simply ignore. You and your pooch will visit eight different spooky locations around the city, and leashed pups are invited as long as they don't scare easily. The tour lasts an hour and is about a mile in length. See Details
Top Rated Wine and Shine Walking Tour 'Top Rated Wine and Shine Walking Tour' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Michael. During this experience, you and your pooch will have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and see exactly how the moonshine process works. The experience lasts 3.5 hours and can accommodate up to 16 guests ages 21 and up. Rates start at $49 per person. See Details
Explore the Smokies - Sights N' Photo Tour 'Explore the Smokies - Sights N' Photo Tour' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Michael. Board a private coach or van with your pooch to be taken on a guided tour of Smoky Mountain National Park. Sit back and relax while you hear stories from your local guides about the mountains and Appalachian life. There will be different stops along the way providing beautiful photo opportunities - and a professional photo of your group is included with each stop. Some stops may include a short, easy walk to see the amazing views. The experience lasts 4 hours and can accommodate up to 20 guests ages 10 and up. Rates start at $55 per person. See Details
Tennessee Homemade Wines Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for a tasting inside Tennessee Homemade Wines, a pet-friendly business in Gatlinburg, TN. The wines are homemade right in the middle of Gatlinburg and include peach, blackberry and grape varieties. The unique wooden building that houses this winery is worth checking out even if you're not having a tipple. See Details
Amazing Mirror Maze & Circus Golf Small dogs that can be carried are welcome to join you at Amazing Mirror Maze & Circus Golf, a pet-friendly activity in Gatlinburg, TN. Golfers can test their putting skills at this black light, indoor mini golf course. See Details
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