Brandon’s guidebook
Attractions
Fort Loudoun is a reconstructed fort from the French and Indian War, it is free to visit. Has several miles of hiking trails, kayak rentals and picnic areas. I love going here for a nice quiet walk. I am only about a 10 min drive away.
26 locals recommend
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
338 Fort Loudoun RdFort Loudoun is a reconstructed fort from the French and Indian War, it is free to visit. Has several miles of hiking trails, kayak rentals and picnic areas. I love going here for a nice quiet walk. I am only about a 10 min drive away.
Cades cove is a beautiful National Park in Great Smoky Mountains. It has lots of beautiful scenery, hiking trails, waterfalls, historic buildings and picnic areas. It is also Free. It's about an Hours drive away from my place.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Cades cove is a beautiful National Park in Great Smoky Mountains. It has lots of beautiful scenery, hiking trails, waterfalls, historic buildings and picnic areas. It is also Free. It's about an Hours drive away from my place.
Dollywood is a theme park, which had rides, roller coasters, live shows and music, craft and gift shops, and restaurants. It is the most ticketed attraction in TN. It is about an Hours drive away. It is quite pricey.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood is a theme park, which had rides, roller coasters, live shows and music, craft and gift shops, and restaurants. It is the most ticketed attraction in TN. It is about an Hours drive away. It is quite pricey.
The Lost Sea Adventure
140 Lost Sea RdThis is the largest underground lake in America.
Zoo Knoxville
3500 Knoxville Zoo DrNice small zoo.
Tennessee Aquarium
1 Broad StThis is a great aquarium, lots of exhibits.
This is a local diary, they have some great cheeses, and I believe tastings. Sometimes they have tours.
23 locals recommend
Sweetwater Valley Farm
17988 W Lee HwyThis is a local diary, they have some great cheeses, and I believe tastings. Sometimes they have tours.
Restraunts
Greenback Diner
6729 Morganton RdGreat southern style cooking, a must try.
TC's Grill
2514 Old Niles Ferry RdGreat hamburgers, a little pricey.
This Donut shop has been around since 1948, people come from all over the place just to come here.
6 locals recommend
Richy Kreme DO Nuts
2601 E Broadway AveThis Donut shop has been around since 1948, people come from all over the place just to come here.
Countryside
2021 US-411Great food and Atmosphere.
Cielito Lindo
1265 US-411Great Mexican food.
Rick's Dockside Grill
1000 Marina Harbor DrTic Toc Ice Cream
504 Grove StReally good ice cream. I believe it is homemade.
This is place is decorated in a 50's theme, it has good food and generous portions. The price is around $15 per person for a meal. It's about a 22-minute drive from my place.
17 locals recommend
Hot Rods 50's Diner
373 Hannum StThis is place is decorated in a 50's theme, it has good food and generous portions. The price is around $15 per person for a meal. It's about a 22-minute drive from my place.
Rocky's Place Ice Cream
6653 Highway 411Great local Ice Cream Shop, only 1.4 miles/2 minutes drive from the house.
Grocery Stores Nearby
Food City
2120 US-411Food city is located about 10 minutes from my place. In the town of Vonore.
There is a Walmart in the city of Maryville it's about 15 minutes drive.
14 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
2410 US-411There is a Walmart in the city of Maryville it's about 15 minutes drive.
Kroger Marketplace is located in the city of Maryville and is about 20 minutes away.
25 locals recommend
Kroger Marketplace
507 N Foothills Plaza DrKroger Marketplace is located in the city of Maryville and is about 20 minutes away.
Aldi is located in the city of Alcoa, it is a little over 20 minutes away, and a little over 5 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport.
ALDI
836 Louisville RdAldi is located in the city of Alcoa, it is a little over 20 minutes away, and a little over 5 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Really close if you need something real quick limited grocery items. It is located on US-411 in Greenback.
Dollar General
6555 Highway 411Really close if you need something real quick limited grocery items. It is located on US-411 in Greenback.
Sightseeing
This is a good drive if you enjoy the beautiful scenery but don't like the risk of the Tail of the Dragon. Access is through Tellico Plains.
27 locals recommend
Cherohala Skyway
Cherohala SkywayThis is a good drive if you enjoy the beautiful scenery but don't like the risk of the Tail of the Dragon. Access is through Tellico Plains.
If you looking for some scenery, check out Falls Branch Falls. It is a little over an hour's drive to the hiking trail which is off Cherohala Skyway.
6 locals recommend
Falls Branch Falls Hike (recgovnpsdata)
If you looking for some scenery, check out Falls Branch Falls. It is a little over an hour's drive to the hiking trail which is off Cherohala Skyway.
I haven't hiked the whole trail of Wildcat Pointe, but if you enjoy hiking here is a spot real close by, it's only about 5 or fewer minutes drive from my place.
Wildcat Pointe
203 East Coast Tellico ParkwayI haven't hiked the whole trail of Wildcat Pointe, but if you enjoy hiking here is a spot real close by, it's only about 5 or fewer minutes drive from my place.
This is a great waterfall to see, no hike is required, you just drive there and park. The river runs right under the bridge that you look at the falls from.
85 locals recommend
Bald River Falls
This is a great waterfall to see, no hike is required, you just drive there and park. The river runs right under the bridge that you look at the falls from.
Laundry Mat
Montvale Laundromat
1412 Montvale Station RdLooks like a nice place. I have not gone to it but has positive reviews online.
Vonore Laundromat LLC
This place recently got all new equipment.