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City/town information
Sevierville is the gateway to the Smokies and acts as the entry point into Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. There are lots of shops such as Tanger Outlets, Smoky Mountain Knife Works and numerous restaurants.
101 locals recommend
Sevierville
Sevierville is the gateway to the Smokies and acts as the entry point into Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. There are lots of shops such as Tanger Outlets, Smoky Mountain Knife Works and numerous restaurants.
Lots of tourists are attracted to Pigeon Forge each year because of the abundance of activities to do with the main one being Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Country.
500 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge
Lots of tourists are attracted to Pigeon Forge each year because of the abundance of activities to do with the main one being Dollywood and Dollywood Splash Country.
Gatlinburg is your classic “bright lights little city” tucked into the beginning of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.
660 locals recommend
Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is your classic “bright lights little city” tucked into the beginning of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.
Gay street in downtown Knoxville is a nice attraction that features lots of shops and restaurants that include bowling and a few nightclubs. Market Square always makes for a fun night.
104 locals recommend
Knoxville
Gay street in downtown Knoxville is a nice attraction that features lots of shops and restaurants that include bowling and a few nightclubs. Market Square always makes for a fun night.
Dandridge is the second oldest town in Tennessee founded in 1783. Visit downtown and see the old Roper Mansion with all of its antiques. The downtown historic County Courthouse is also a popular attraction. It was built in 1845 and has a lot of historical items throughout the building.
26 locals recommend
Dandridge
Dandridge is the second oldest town in Tennessee founded in 1783. Visit downtown and see the old Roper Mansion with all of its antiques. The downtown historic County Courthouse is also a popular attraction. It was built in 1845 and has a lot of historical items throughout the building.
Sightseeing
Nice place to walk around and enjoy the scenery that Cherokee lake provides. There is also a boat launch if you want to venture out and do some fishing.
Cherokee Dam Park
1015 Tva PkwyNice place to walk around and enjoy the scenery that Cherokee lake provides. There is also a boat launch if you want to venture out and do some fishing.
Beautiful land with lots to enjoy. This place is very peaceful and the views are breathtaking. The diverse natural landscape of aquatic and grassland habitats makes Seven Islands State Birding Park a premier birding destination with more than 190 species of birds sighted.
39 locals recommend
Seven Islands State Birding Park
2809 Kelly LnBeautiful land with lots to enjoy. This place is very peaceful and the views are breathtaking. The diverse natural landscape of aquatic and grassland habitats makes Seven Islands State Birding Park a premier birding destination with more than 190 species of birds sighted.
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdAnakeesta
576 ParkwayView the Smokies from Anakeesta!!!!!
A local favorite!! It’s one of them “hole in the wall” places. It’s been around for as long as I can remember and an old time drug store and soda counter. Try the ice cream!
10 locals recommend
Tinsley-Bible Drugstore
1224 Gay StA local favorite!! It’s one of them “hole in the wall” places. It’s been around for as long as I can remember and an old time drug store and soda counter. Try the ice cream!
A little drive past Gatlinburg but it is worth it. Lots of breathtaking views of the Smokies and almost assuredly you will see the many wildlife it contains such as bears, elk, and deer. Not to mention the land. It’s beautiful!
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
A little drive past Gatlinburg but it is worth it. Lots of breathtaking views of the Smokies and almost assuredly you will see the many wildlife it contains such as bears, elk, and deer. Not to mention the land. It’s beautiful!
The park has 17 different hiking trails covering more than 30 miles of terrain at all levels of difficulty. Hikers can enjoy magnificent views of Cherokee Lake and the Cumberland Mountains from Point Lookout Trail reaching 1,460 feet above sea level. There are also more than 15 miles of mountain biking trails that range from easy to difficult.
30 locals recommend
Panther Creek State Park
2010 Panther Creek Park RdThe park has 17 different hiking trails covering more than 30 miles of terrain at all levels of difficulty. Hikers can enjoy magnificent views of Cherokee Lake and the Cumberland Mountains from Point Lookout Trail reaching 1,460 feet above sea level. There are also more than 15 miles of mountain biking trails that range from easy to difficult.
Food scene
This is a nice lakeside restaurant in downtown Dandridge serving steak, seafood, and other American staples with lakeside outside seating. You can also walk across the bridge on the walkway over to downtown Dandridge.
18 locals recommend
Angelos at the Point
122 Boat Dock DrThis is a nice lakeside restaurant in downtown Dandridge serving steak, seafood, and other American staples with lakeside outside seating. You can also walk across the bridge on the walkway over to downtown Dandridge.
A variety of coffee, crepes and pastries. You will not be disappointed.
7 locals recommend
60 Beans Coffee
120 E Broadway BlvdA variety of coffee, crepes and pastries. You will not be disappointed.
Coffee, grab and go style meals with power bowls and other nutrient dense menu items. They also have smoothie bowls from organic fruit. My husband and I love this place!
7 locals recommend
The Creek Downtown
110 E Old Andrew Johnson HwyCoffee, grab and go style meals with power bowls and other nutrient dense menu items. They also have smoothie bowls from organic fruit. My husband and I love this place!
Mossback Distilling Co.
115 West Old Andrew Johnson HighwayA new, classy speakeasy style full cocktail bar.
An authentic soda fountain with some of the best ice cream dishes you will ever taste. It will not disappoint!
15 locals recommend
The Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain
418 S Gay StAn authentic soda fountain with some of the best ice cream dishes you will ever taste. It will not disappoint!
Cruze Farm Ice Cream
445 S Gay StFresh churned ice cream from a local dairy farm.