Lanis's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great relaxing view and atmosphere. Nice dining room and good food.
16 locals recommend
Douglas Lake Marina
1199 TN-139Great relaxing view and atmosphere. Nice dining room and good food.
Fun place to interact with talking parrots and other animals. Faith based environment.
Alternate route to Dollywood and Splash Country
Avoid Traffic
102 locals recommend
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdFun place to interact with talking parrots and other animals. Faith based environment.
Alternate route to Dollywood and Splash Country
Avoid Traffic
Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave RdHistoric Caverns
Unique Gift Shop
Great for a rainy day
Unique history and dining.
Historical Museum and unique restaurant.
Great for all ages.
Bush's Visitor Center
3901 US-411Unique Dining
Fun interactive place for family
Great Memories
378 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayUnique Dining
Fun interactive place for family
Great Memories
Outdoor Activities
Fishing guide with all the gear.
4hr
Douglas Dam Campgrounds
1680 Boat Launch RdFree picnic area with grills and a free man-made beach.
University of Tennessee
Home location great for UT Football games
Great for all ages
Relaxing
4th of July is gorgeous
Paula Dean's Restaurant
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveGreat for all ages
Relaxing
4th of July is gorgeous
Paula Dean's Restaurant
Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa LLC
909 Little Cove RdSafe and affordable ❤️
Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
386 ParkwayFun for all ages
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area
Accommodates all ages
Affordable for family
Excellent Food
Many choices for water rides all ages
Cabana's
130 locals recommend
Soaky Mountain Waterpark
175 Gists Creek RdAccommodates all ages
Affordable for family
Excellent Food
Many choices for water rides all ages
Cabana's
Food Scene
Gondolier
964 Dolly Parton PkwyGreat Food... especially the 🍕
Great Food 👌
Affordable
Fun Environment
Close to the house
119 locals recommend
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
735 ParkwayGreat Food 👌
Affordable
Fun Environment
Close to the house
Great food, great environment for the whole family and affordable. Partial to their lunches 💜
104 locals recommend
Holston's Kitchen
639 Dolly Parton PkwyGreat food, great environment for the whole family and affordable. Partial to their lunches 💜
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders
716 Dolly Parton PkwyBest Pizza and Subs
Delivery
Affordable
Close to Home
Great food at affordable price.
Large Portions
Casual family environment
Avoid traffic of Gatlinburg by taking Pittman Center road... straight shot
11 locals recommend
J.O.E. and POP's Sub Shoppe
1244 East PkwyGreat food at affordable price.
Large Portions
Casual family environment
Avoid traffic of Gatlinburg by taking Pittman Center road... straight shot
Great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pick up or delivery
21 locals recommend
Mama's Chicken Kitchen
1244 East PkwyGreat place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Pick up or delivery
Family Friendly
BBQ is their specialty
Easy to get to and avoid Gatlinburg traffic
202 locals recommend
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayFamily Friendly
BBQ is their specialty
Easy to get to and avoid Gatlinburg traffic
Best BBQ around
Unique Dining
Signature Deserts
10 locals recommend
Tony Gore's Smoky Mountain BBQ & Grill
1818 Winfield Dunn PkwyBest BBQ around
Unique Dining
Signature Deserts
Tucked away for a quiet time from the crowd
Excellent Food
26 locals recommend
The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery
202 Collier DrTucked away for a quiet time from the crowd
Excellent Food
Amusement Parks/Water parks
You can spend two days there easily.
Go after 5pm and the next days free.
Get a schedule of events and work around those times.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd
You can spend two days there easily.
Go after 5pm and the next days free.
Get a schedule of events and work around those times.
Full day of outdoor play.
If possible rent a pavilion and have a picnic...works best for really hot days.
Go early during peak summer days because lines are long later in the day.
274 locals recommend
Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdFull day of outdoor play.
If possible rent a pavilion and have a picnic...works best for really hot days.
Go early during peak summer days because lines are long later in the day.
Affordable family fun, indoor activity, all ages.
Swimming Pool Indoor/Outdoor
Fitness Center
Greenway & Walking Trail
5 minutes from the house
Sevierville Community Center
200 Gary R Wade BlvdAffordable family fun, indoor activity, all ages.
Swimming Pool Indoor/Outdoor
Fitness Center
Greenway & Walking Trail
5 minutes from the house
City advice
Getting around
Avoid Traffic
Utilize Douglas Dam Road off interstate 40 to my house.
Pittman Center Road to Dollywood...Teaster Road... Gatlinburg's Art's and Craft Center... Ripley's Aquarium...Anakeesta