r/Gatlinburg

Going on a friend group trip to Gatlinburg (actually staying kinda right outside of Gatlinburg) I'm looking for food recommendations and also suggestions on things to do. Tourist stuff is ok but maybe some good less tourist spots would be great too. It's a low key trip so no partying or drinking as one person on the trip is sober. We are an alternative/goth group but also love nature if that helps with the vibe 😂 I'm terrible at planning things so aside from the skybridge and Dollywood I have no idea what to do. Thank you for any help and suggestions.

My family and I will be traveling to Tennessee the week of Christmas. We’re trying to decide whether to go to ober mountain or ripley aquarium. I been hearing mixed reviews about both. Please help us decide. Thank you