Gatlinburg at night offers just as much fun and excitement as it does during the day! Whether you catch the sunset from a chairlift or sit back and relax at one of the local distilleries, you won’t have any trouble finding something to do with your travel group. Interested in some tourist favorites? Here are some of the best things to do at night in Gatlinburg TN:

1. Visit the Best Car Museum in the US

Right before you hit the main downtown Gatlinburg strip, don’t walk right on by Speedwerkz Exotic Car Experience! Perfect for both casual car enthusiasts and dedicated car fanatics, our attraction features over a dozen rare supercars, high-tech racing simulators, and more. Rather than being stuck behind a wall of plexiglass, our displays allow you to get up close and personal, with sound and audio to enhance the experience. 

Read more about Speedwerkz and why we have the best car museum in the country! 

2. Dinner & Drinks with a Sunset View 

If you’re visiting the area with your significant other, you’ll have lots of romantic restaurants in Gatlinburg for date night to choose from! Enjoy intimate fine dining at The Greenbrier, a creekside steak dinner at Howard’s Restaurant, or a casual meal on the balcony at Myron Mixon BBQ. You’ll be able to watch the sunset as you eat, relax, and enjoy one another’s company! If you want entertainment with your dinner, go to Jason Aldean’s or Ole Red for fantastic live music. The Shamrock Pub also has live entertainment, as well as karaoke! 

3. Atra Lumina at Anakeesta

Anakeesta at night is a magical experience, and their nightwalk experience, Astra Lumina, is one of the best things to do in Gatlinburg at night! You’ll get to walk through their observatory gardens and immerse yourself in an impressive audio, visual, and projection show.  We also recommend doing the TreeTop Skywalk when the sun goes down and all of the twinkling lights come on! 

4. Gatlinburg Space Needle

Some of the best views in town can be found at one of the most iconic attractions in the Smokies, the Gatlinburg Space Needle. At night, the panoramic scenery of the town’s lights surrounded by the mountains is incredible! Afterwards, play some nostalgic arcade games on the ground floor or grab a late-night slice of pizza! 

5. Haunt & Ghost Tours

If you visit during spooky season and are looking for ways to celebrate Halloween (or just want some year-round spooky fun), we suggest taking a ghost walking tour! Several companies offer guided walks featuring haunted spots around town, local myths, legends, and history. Be sure to stay alert for signs of paranormal activity!

These are just a few of the best things to do at night in Gatlinburg TN! We are open until 8 PM, so be sure to include Speedwerkz in your vacation plans! Want to know what else is open late? Here are some other unique restaurants in Gatlinburg open late!