Saturday--Get To Know Gatlinburg
Start your day with a stack of pancakes at Log Cabin Pancake House. The friendly folks at this restaurant feed that mountain appetite with good country cooking.

A fun way for you and your spouse to start a weekend-long date is with some laid-back fly-fishing in a nearby river. Suit up and get a fishing license at The Smoky Mountain Angler, the oldest fly-fishing shop in Gatlinburg. For a half-day (about four hours), a professional fishing guide can teach one person the ropes—make that lines—for $135. Each additional individual costs $40.

In case you don’t have luck catching your lunch, arrange for a picnic. Klassy Snacks caters meals of sandwiches, fruit, cheese and crackers, potato and pasta salads, and sparkling grape juice. Owner Mary Russell will deliver baskets brimming with goodies and leave them in the cabin for you.

Spend the rest of the afternoon seeing the sights in Gatlinburg. Known for its skilled artisans and craftspeople, the city boasts an 8-mile loop of interesting shops and galleries. Pick up a hand-carved wood, stone, or bronze sculpture at Turtle Hollow Gallery.