One of the best things to do in Gatlinburg for adults is to sample the local selection of wine and hard cider. With several locations along the Parkway, it’s easy to walk around and sample the best Smoky Mountain wines, and the Gatlinburg Wine Trail is the perfect way to make the most of your time wine tasting in the Smoky Mountains. Keep reading to get all the details about the participating wineries and exclusive features of the trail!
General Information
This new wine trail in Gatlinburg not only features the #1 winery in Tennessee but also a wine tasting experience at an unbeatable price. Here are the highlights of what to expect:
- Cost: $10 per person (normally $25, so enjoy the savings now!)
- Must be 21+ to sip. (may ask for identification.)
- You can start at any of the 5 locations.
- Visit all locations within 7 days and receive a free gift!
- Over 40 wines and ciders to try!
- Three locations are within 400 feet of each other.
Participating Winery Locations
Tennessee Homemade Wines– Both TripAdvisor and Yelp have THW as the #1 winery in Tennessee, so that’s how you know it’s worth a try! Southern sweet wines are their specialty, with their muscadine wines, blackberry wine, and sparkling peach wine being a few of their best sellers.
Tennessee Cider Company– Want to try something a little different? Then you’ll love the hard ciders at TCC. The original cidery in Gatlinburg, their flavors include cider donut, hard tea and lemonade, strawberry, pineapple, and more. They also sell hard cider slush mixes that are delicious!
Smokin’ Banjo– this Gatlinburg winery has unique blends of both hard cider and wine such as Sparkling Pomegranate, Wicked Grape, Cotton Candy, and Dreamsicle. We know you’ll love the upbeat atmosphere at the “Rebel of the Rolling Hills”!
Old Mountain Wine Company– taste the nectar of the Smokes at Old Mountain, located at the end of the downtown Gatlinburg strip near the entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Their wines, ciders, and meads offer something for everyone. It’s also one of the only wineries with outdoor seating, so you can sip back and relax on the patio; there are even a couple of firepits!
Bonus Stop: THW & TCC Sevierville– The fifth stop is the Sevierville location of both Tennessee Homemade Wines and Tennessee Cider Co., located at the Tanger Outlets. It’s the perfect place to stop on your way in or out of the Smoky Mountains!
How To Get Your Trail Pass
Buying your Gatlinburg Wine Trail Pass couldn’t be easier. Simply stop by one of the locations mentioned above and get yours for only $10! You won’t want to miss these incredible savings on trying some of the top wineries in the state and enjoying an exclusive wine tasting experience.
Are you interested in visiting more wineries while you’re on vacation in the Smokies? Check out our other list of unique wineries in Gatlinburg TN that you should visit after you complete the Gatlinburg Wine Trail!
