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Downtown Gatlinburg at dusk beneath the Smoky Mountains

Best of Gatlinburg 2026

The people of the Smokies pick their favorites.

Presented by Gatlinburg TN Guide. Locals and longtime visitors pick the restaurants, cabins, attractions and shops that make the Smokies feel like home.

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36 categories

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All 36 categories

  1. Best Restaurant

    5 nominees

  2. Best Steakhouse

    4 nominees

  3. Best Breakfast

    4 nominees

  4. Best Pizza

    3 nominees

  5. Best Barbecue

    3 nominees

  6. Best Sweet Treat

    4 nominees

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