If you want to plan a date night or celebrate a special occasion, such as an anniversary or Valentine’s Day, you want to have the perfect evening planned. Luckily for you, there are a ton of places near downtown Gatlinburg to have a nice, romantic evening. Here are some things to do to create the perfect date night experience:
1. Spend Some Time Shopping
Whether you want to spend the night shopping together as a couple or you need to sneak away to find a special gift for your date, there are multiple different shops and stores all around the Gatlinburg area. If you are not sure of exactly what you are looking for or want to be able to shop at a variety of stores, The Village Shops and Mountain Mall are both great options because there are multiple shops within a walking distance of each other.
2. Take a Trip to the Gatlinburg Space Needle
If you are wanting to experience the amazing views of the Smoky Mountains, take your date up to the iconic Gatlinburg Space Needle. This 407-foot observation tower offers a 360-degree view of all of downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. The views you will encounter from the top are some of the most romantic sights that you are able to see in the area.
3. Enjoy a Romantic Dinner
What better way to spend a romantic date night than by visiting one of the romantic restaurants in Gatlinburg. There are restaurants all throughout the Gatlinburg area that offer all different types of food choices. Some of the most popular date night restaurants include The Peddler Steakhouse and The Melting Pot. Wherever you decide to go for your romantic dinner, you will be able to have a great meal while also spending time with your date.
4. Grab a Sweet Treat
After you enjoy a nice, romantic dinner, why not continue your date night experience with some delicious dessert? There are many great choices for where to pick up a sweet treat in downtown Gatlinburg. If you are craving something chocolatey, try checking out Chocolate Monkey for all things dipped in chocolate. If a refreshing ice cream is more your style, you can check out Ben & Jerry’s to test out different flavors of ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth. Either way, you can be sure to be full before heading back to your cabin.
5. Relax in the Cabin Hot Tub
After spending the evening traveling around Gatlinburg, what better way to finish off your evening than by kicking back in the hot tub. Many of our cabins come with your own private hot tub to finish off your romantic evening. Being able to spend some quiet time surrounded by the amazing nature of the Smoky Mountains will be the perfect ending to your date night.
Now that you know of just some of the ways to enjoy a romantic evening with your special someone in downtown Gatlinburg, check out some more attractions that you can experience during your stay. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to the Smoky Mountains!
