Smoky Mountain Guidebook!
Food scene
Low key, more local feel restaurant. Affordable, good food with bar style setting and sometimes has live music. Family friendly in Gatlinburg area.
202 locals recommend
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayLow key, more local feel restaurant. Affordable, good food with bar style setting and sometimes has live music. Family friendly in Gatlinburg area.
A lovely, country restaurant that is by the river in Pigeon Forge and has a beautiful water wheel. The food is southern style home-cooking. Wait times can be long so call ahead if you can to get a reservation. If too busy here go across the road to the Old Mill Pottery House. Good food there too and less wait.
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveA lovely, country restaurant that is by the river in Pigeon Forge and has a beautiful water wheel. The food is southern style home-cooking. Wait times can be long so call ahead if you can to get a reservation. If too busy here go across the road to the Old Mill Pottery House. Good food there too and less wait.
This place is owned by an awesome Christian gentleman who loves to make great food and give great service. It literally is a little shed restaurant so do not expect something extravagant. A low key, quick eatery with the largest pancakes I have ever seen. Definitely worth a try in Pigeon Forge.
27 locals recommend
Lil Black Bear Cafe
3068 Veterans BlvdThis place is owned by an awesome Christian gentleman who loves to make great food and give great service. It literally is a little shed restaurant so do not expect something extravagant. A low key, quick eatery with the largest pancakes I have ever seen. Definitely worth a try in Pigeon Forge.
If you are needing a drive through place or quick sit down meal, this is it! Good food and fast. We normally get the kids meals because there is a enough food for us and you get a drink for a good price.
9 locals recommend
NAO Japanese Grill
3676 ParkwayIf you are needing a drive through place or quick sit down meal, this is it! Good food and fast. We normally get the kids meals because there is a enough food for us and you get a drink for a good price.
The larger Old Mill can often time have waits. We love to go here across the street and eat. The lunch menu is awesome, breads are amazing, and they are known for their chicken salad. They have a fireplace inside as well as a nice patio outside.
189 locals recommend
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StThe larger Old Mill can often time have waits. We love to go here across the street and eat. The lunch menu is awesome, breads are amazing, and they are known for their chicken salad. They have a fireplace inside as well as a nice patio outside.
Neat environment, amazing breakfast options. Go hungry~ portions are large especially if you get a skillet.
153 locals recommend
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayNeat environment, amazing breakfast options. Go hungry~ portions are large especially if you get a skillet.
A great breakfast without a long wait. Reasonable prices and good food.
7 locals recommend
Smoky’s Pancake Cabin
4235 ParkwayA great breakfast without a long wait. Reasonable prices and good food.
Brick and Spoon - Pigeon Forge
Delicious brunch location with trendy plates and beverages.
Great food, longer waits so be ready for that during peak meal times.
498 locals recommend
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayGreat food, longer waits so be ready for that during peak meal times.
HUGE milkshakes with surreal toppers. Keep the jar after eating the milkshake. Go hungry and know they cost about $15 each.
12 locals recommend
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Gatlinburg
812 ParkwayHUGE milkshakes with surreal toppers. Keep the jar after eating the milkshake. Go hungry and know they cost about $15 each.
Outdoor Fun
Neat place to visit. Has a chairlift to the top or now they have an open air truck also. The views are great and there are stories/historical walk with signs that tell about the fire that devastated the area. We love the swinging tree bridges, ziplines, mountain coaster, children's treehouse style play area, photo op props on top of the mountain, eating areas, fireplace, and so much more. Neat for families or a romantic date spot.
453 locals recommend
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayNeat place to visit. Has a chairlift to the top or now they have an open air truck also. The views are great and there are stories/historical walk with signs that tell about the fire that devastated the area. We love the swinging tree bridges, ziplines, mountain coaster, children's treehouse style play area, photo op props on top of the mountain, eating areas, fireplace, and so much more. Neat for families or a romantic date spot.
I have been to Hillbilly Golf since I was a child. I love riding the rail car up the mountain and golfing down. Some areas were burned during the fires but have been repaired. Shaded with the forest and neat obstacles for a great round of putt-putt!
62 locals recommend
Hillbilly Golf
340 ParkwayI have been to Hillbilly Golf since I was a child. I love riding the rail car up the mountain and golfing down. Some areas were burned during the fires but have been repaired. Shaded with the forest and neat obstacles for a great round of putt-putt!
This is a unique area in Pigeon Forge where you can watch the water fountain light show, walk around the shops, eat at various restaurants, ride the Ferris wheel, etc. You will park in the large lot and ride the trolley or walk over the bridge to get to all the action. Neat outdoor area with shopping, Ferris Wheel, fountain light show, Paula Dean's restaurant, Margaritaville, and more!
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveThis is a unique area in Pigeon Forge where you can watch the water fountain light show, walk around the shops, eat at various restaurants, ride the Ferris wheel, etc. You will park in the large lot and ride the trolley or walk over the bridge to get to all the action. Neat outdoor area with shopping, Ferris Wheel, fountain light show, Paula Dean's restaurant, Margaritaville, and more!
Very fast alpine coaster with goats on the roof!
58 locals recommend
The Goat Coaster at Goats on the Roof
1341 Wears Valley RdVery fast alpine coaster with goats on the roof!
Updated now with ice skating, shopping, bar/restaurant, skiing seasonally, and more.
500 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdUpdated now with ice skating, shopping, bar/restaurant, skiing seasonally, and more.
Gatlinburg Golf Course
520 Dollywood LnBeautiful golfing conveniently located
Amusement
All sorts of fun things to do.
An amazing, tree-filled theme park with a family friendly feel. Bluegrass, Christian, and Dolly's music plays throughout the park. Rollercoasters for all ages, seasonal themes, and all sorts of fun shows make this an awesome place. We have a season pass and go as much as possible. If you plan to go more than once this is a good money saving option. We have one gold pass which gets us 20% off anything we purchase in the park, including another person's pass.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdAn amazing, tree-filled theme park with a family friendly feel. Bluegrass, Christian, and Dolly's music plays throughout the park. Rollercoasters for all ages, seasonal themes, and all sorts of fun shows make this an awesome place. We have a season pass and go as much as possible. If you plan to go more than once this is a good money saving option. We have one gold pass which gets us 20% off anything we purchase in the park, including another person's pass.
This is a great jump park for all ages. They even have a toddler area which we love to help our little one get his energy out. Great for rainy day fun.
39 locals recommend
TopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena
3735 ParkwayThis is a great jump park for all ages. They even have a toddler area which we love to help our little one get his energy out. Great for rainy day fun.
Neat place with lots of items and exhibits to explore. Great for kids and families.
170 locals recommend
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdNeat place with lots of items and exhibits to explore. Great for kids and families.
Awesome dinner show with large meal portions, action packed, family friendly entertainment.
378 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayAwesome dinner show with large meal portions, action packed, family friendly entertainment.
Alpine coasters are a must at least once. Give one of them a try!
48 locals recommend
Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
386 ParkwayAlpine coasters are a must at least once. Give one of them a try!
Downtown Flavortown
Eatery, arcade, micro bowling alleys, live music.
Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2682 Teaster LnFood and fun all in one place
The Comedy Barn
2775 ParkwayHilarious belly laughing good times
Essentials
In case you forget something you need or have to pick up a prescription, this is the closest location to the cabin.
45 locals recommend
Walgreens
3071 ParkwayIn case you forget something you need or have to pick up a prescription, this is the closest location to the cabin.
Carries more specialty items sometimes than Food City if you do not find what you are looking for there.
199 locals recommend
Kroger
220 Wears Valley RdCarries more specialty items sometimes than Food City if you do not find what you are looking for there.
Food City
741 Dolly Parton PkwyVery large, newer store for all your grocery shopping needs.
ALDI
538 Winfield Dunn PkwyAldi has awesome grocery and other goodies at discount prices.
Conveniently located with many hard to find items.
Publix Super Market at Valley Forge Shopping Center
Conveniently located with many hard to find items.
Nature Exploration
We recommend this place for horseback riding, trail riding, and outdoor fun.
33 locals recommend
Sugarlands Riding Stables
1409 ParkwayWe recommend this place for horseback riding, trail riding, and outdoor fun.
We love visiting this spot as it is on the Appalachian Trail, has fantastic views, and is a strenuous climb.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
We love visiting this spot as it is on the Appalachian Trail, has fantastic views, and is a strenuous climb.
Smoky Mountain Rafting
3299 Hartford RdNot difficult rapids but great fun experience for all
The peaceful side of the Smokies they say. Nice little town, great river floating, and small restaurants.
90 locals recommend
Townsend
The peaceful side of the Smokies they say. Nice little town, great river floating, and small restaurants.
Go early morning before all the traffic. You can see lots of bears and wildlife but do not be a tourist and mess with them. Just look and appreciate.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Go early morning before all the traffic. You can see lots of bears and wildlife but do not be a tourist and mess with them. Just look and appreciate.
Neat space to explore a variety of parrots and nature.
102 locals recommend
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdNeat space to explore a variety of parrots and nature.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayOutdoor outlets with many name brand stores.
Great for any outdoor needs and gear. They have climbing wall and a neat store to visit just to see the inside. They offer up to date info on road closures, weather, and hiking info also.
30 locals recommend
NOC Gatlinburg
1138 ParkwayGreat for any outdoor needs and gear. They have climbing wall and a neat store to visit just to see the inside. They offer up to date info on road closures, weather, and hiking info also.
Dukes of Hazzard attraction, Burlington Outlet, deli, Dollar Tree, various retailers
8 locals recommend
The Shops of Pigeon Forge
161 E Old Wears Valley RdDukes of Hazzard attraction, Burlington Outlet, deli, Dollar Tree, various retailers
Features the Mountain Monster Ride, Nike Clearance store, REI, General Store, several boutiques, toy store, coffee shop, escape game.
9 locals recommend
The Tower Shops at The Mountain Mile
2655 Teaster LnFeatures the Mountain Monster Ride, Nike Clearance store, REI, General Store, several boutiques, toy store, coffee shop, escape game.
Sightseeing
My favorite moonshine, other than homemade from my hometown, of course. You pay $5 to get 12 samples and then you can use that $5 towards whatever Shine you purchase. Outdoor sitting area in the back with live music at times and good dancing if you aren't afraid to just get up and start dancing.
132 locals recommend
Sugarlands Distilling Company
805 ParkwayMy favorite moonshine, other than homemade from my hometown, of course. You pay $5 to get 12 samples and then you can use that $5 towards whatever Shine you purchase. Outdoor sitting area in the back with live music at times and good dancing if you aren't afraid to just get up and start dancing.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdVery large, well cared for aquarium.
They have a variety of music later at night, hip hop, dancing, bar, food scene.
29 locals recommend
Puckers Sports Grill
745 ParkwayThey have a variety of music later at night, hip hop, dancing, bar, food scene.
Awesome scenic car ride with so much nature to take in.
192 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailAwesome scenic car ride with so much nature to take in.
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
1194 Newfound Gap RdGreat hikes, open fields, nature museum, elk
Educational, historic, informative museum about the Titanic
266 locals recommend
Titanic Museum Attraction
2134 ParkwayEducational, historic, informative museum about the Titanic