Gatlinburg

Vacationing in Gatlinburg, Tennessee means plenty of dining options. We wanted to sample a mix of cuisines, since variety is the spice of life. No Way Jose's Cantina was our choice for Mexican cuisine, and its location was a perfect fit for our day. With a visit to Ripley's Aquarium next on our itinerary, we needed to fuel up for a few hours of exploration. (You can read about the aquarium here.) Coloring a Gloomy Day No Way Jose's Cantina is a regional chain with three locations. They opened the first restaurant in 1997, and have been a staple for visitors ever since. [...]

When we were planning our Gatlinburg, Tennessee visit there were a few stops that had to be included on our itinerary. Reviewing their website, we easily saw 6 reasons to visit Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.  We decided to block off at least 2 hours for a visit, and we knew that our love for nature would probably require even longer. With our eyes open for discovery, it seemed that every species we examined was keeping their eyes on us, as well. We want to thank Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies for their hospitality. Rest assured all opinions are our own. 1) Visual [...]