By choosing to stay at one of our condos at Park Place on the River, you’re not only
ensuring you and your family a relaxing stay in downtown Gatlinburg – you’re also getting the ideal vacation location. We’ve listed six benefits of staying with us near the parkway below: (more…)
Looking for souvenirs to take back from your trip to the Great Smoky Mountains? There’s no shortage of great shopping in Gatlinburg! Whether you’re looking for local art or something for the kids, here are 5 of the top stores to visit during your vacation in the Smokies: (more…)
There’s always something exciting happening in the Great Smoky Mountains, and summertime in Gatlinburg is no different. For families staying in the area this summer, there’s too much to see and do in one vacation, so here are our top picks for things to do in Gatlinburg in July. (more…)
Are you ready to play in the largest arcade in the Smoky Mountains? Located at the base of the Gatlinburg Space Needle, Arcadia is a 25,000 square foot family fun center packed with state of the art games and attractions. Just minutes away from our Gatlinburg condos, Arcadia has something for everyone.
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How would you like to fly through the air on the longest zipline in the United States? Located minutes away from our condos in Gatlinburg, Legacy Mountain Ziplines offers exhilarating canopy tours of the Great Smoky Mountains. With seven ziplines up to 2,500 feet long, thrillseekers will have the time of their lives at Legacy Mountain. (more…)
2013 has been the summer of sharks. Fortunately, we are not referring to an uptick in shark attacks, but rather this summer’s multitude of shark related pop culture events. In July, the SyFy channel released Sharknado, a campy made-for-TV disaster film about a waterspout that lifts sharks out of the ocean, creating a carnivorous tornado that terrorizes the streets of Los Angeles. (more…)
It’s no secret that Gatlinburg is home to some delicious restaurants to choose from. Ranging from All-American to ocean-inspired, it’s easy to get lost in the all the choices. To help visitors find narrow their search, Park Place on the River composed a list of the best Gatlinburg pizza restaurants. (more…)
Any outdoorsman or woman visiting the Smokies knows of the many great spots for fishing in Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas. However, it may be hard to choose which ones to visit this vacation. But if you must narrow your selection, be sure to check out one of these Gatlinburg fishing spots. (more…)
This Halloween, get your freaky on at Ripley’s Haunted Adventure in Gatlinburg. Halloween in Gatlinburg has never been creepier with Fright Nights’ new show “Voodoo 13”. The terrifying venue features a character parade, a different scary show every weekend, and a special weekend Fright Nights which is included with the price of general admission. Shows are at 6:13pm on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October and the ghouls and goblins of the night will happily scare the pants off of unsuspecting visitors over the age of 6. (more…)