Creekside Lodge Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
This 8 mile loop of shops, studios, galleries and eateries takes you to see over 100 artists and craftsmen. This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
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668 Glades RoadGreat Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
This 8 mile loop of shops, studios, galleries and eateries takes you to see over 100 artists and craftsmen. This is a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
City/town information
Gatlinburg has many sights to interest all ages of traveler. Gift and specialty shops abound along with a variety of eateries. Well known attractions are Anakeesta, SkyLift Park, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and many more. Miniature golf and mountain coasters are very popular here. As you head up East Parkway you'll find UTV rentals, Ziplining and Horseback riding available.
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Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg has many sights to interest all ages of traveler. Gift and specialty shops abound along with a variety of eateries. Well known attractions are Anakeesta, SkyLift Park, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, and many more. Miniature golf and mountain coasters are very popular here. As you head up East Parkway you'll find UTV rentals, Ziplining and Horseback riding available.
Activities
This is a public course with a great Pro Shop. Set up your tee time and let them know you're a guest at Creekside Lodge for a 5% discount.
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Bent Creek Golf Course
3919 East PkwyThis is a public course with a great Pro Shop. Set up your tee time and let them know you're a guest at Creekside Lodge for a 5% discount.
Food scene
Local for pizza and burgers. 2 min from Creekside Lodge
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Cobbly Nob Cafe & Pizza
3720 East PkwyLocal for pizza and burgers. 2 min from Creekside Lodge
Country style menu. Opens at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast. 2 min. from Creekside Lodge.
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Trish's Mountain Diner
3614 East PkwyCountry style menu. Opens at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast. 2 min. from Creekside Lodge.
Loved the Philly Cheesesteak! 13 min. from Creekside Lodge
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J.O.E. and POP's Sub Shoppe
1244 East PkwyLoved the Philly Cheesesteak! 13 min. from Creekside Lodge
Super moist fried chicken, comfort sides- mashed potatoes, mac n cheese. Quick service. 13 min. from Creekside Lodge
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Mama's Chicken Kitchen
1244 East PkwySuper moist fried chicken, comfort sides- mashed potatoes, mac n cheese. Quick service. 13 min. from Creekside Lodge
Highly rated BBQ. Pulled pork, jalapeno sausage. 10 min from Creekside Lodge
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Delauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyHighly rated BBQ. Pulled pork, jalapeno sausage. 10 min from Creekside Lodge
Delicious pizza, wings and pasta! Open til 1 a.m. 7 days a week
Boasting the largest pizzas in town. 17 min. from Creekside Lodge
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Pizzeria of Gatlinburg
349 East ParkwayDelicious pizza, wings and pasta! Open til 1 a.m. 7 days a week
Boasting the largest pizzas in town. 17 min. from Creekside Lodge
The Greenbrier Restaurant
370 Newman RdDelicious steaks!
Reservations recommended
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Use the free Gatlinburg Trolley to avoid parking fees.
The Gatlinburg Trolley has several stops on East Parkway. You can park across from the Food City grocery store at 1219 East Pkwy which is approx. 10 minutes from the lodge, then jump on the trolley. This will save you time and money in finding and paying for parking downtown.
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Friday & Saturday nights the Parkway can be a "parking lot"
Prepare for stop and go traffic along the Parkway in Gatlinburg up through Pigeon Forge on weekends and during peak seasons. Patience will be a necessity.
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Dress in layers for mountain weather.
A fleece sweatshirt under a windbreaker will work perfectly for a cool and rainy day, that warms up by afternoon.
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Many restaurants close early.
Pancake houses are generally closed by 3 p.m. Restaurants are often closed by 9 p.m. and some will be closed midweek days based on seasonality (January - March)
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Food City on East Parkway is the closest grocery store
Food City is well stocked and nearby. It also has a Starbuck's Coffee in the lobby. 14 min from Creekside Lodge.
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The hidden secret- The Greenbrier entrance to the GSMNP
A lesser known entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park is located only 11 minutes from Creekside Lodge on Hwy 321.