Hosea's Guidebook

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Hosea's Guidebook

Activities

Must visit! Daytime only, nighttime is not worth it
190 locals recommend
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 Parkway
190 locals recommend
Must visit! Daytime only, nighttime is not worth it
Could spend all day here, it’s basically it’s own theme park, great for families and kids, Rail Runner is an amazing mountain coaster and Cliff Top restaurant is also located here
453 locals recommend
Anakeesta
576 Parkway
453 locals recommend
Could spend all day here, it’s basically it’s own theme park, great for families and kids, Rail Runner is an amazing mountain coaster and Cliff Top restaurant is also located here
Great place for Halloween. Best haunted house I’ve ever been to!
17 locals recommend
Mysterious Mansion
424 River Rd
17 locals recommend
Great place for Halloween. Best haunted house I’ve ever been to!
Fun for all ages but only recommended if you actually like roller coasters
48 locals recommend
Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
386 Parkway
48 locals recommend
Fun for all ages but only recommended if you actually like roller coasters
You can purchase a bundle pass for all the Ripley’s attractions online and it’s much cheaper that way, great for families
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Rd
535 locals recommend
You can purchase a bundle pass for all the Ripley’s attractions online and it’s much cheaper that way, great for families

Sightseeing

Easy 2.6 mile round trip hike. Hike to the bottom tier to avoid the crowds
45 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trailhead
Old State Highway 73 Scenic
45 locals recommend
Easy 2.6 mile round trip hike. Hike to the bottom tier to avoid the crowds
Beautiful trail, less crowded than the major trails
37 locals recommend
Cataract Falls
Cove Mountain Trail
37 locals recommend
Beautiful trail, less crowded than the major trails
Very scenic drive and filled with history. Arrive early to beat traffic. Could take as long as 3 hours
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
761 locals recommend
Very scenic drive and filled with history. Arrive early to beat traffic. Could take as long as 3 hours
Best place to see the sunset, takes awhile to get there but it’s worth it if you have the time. 360 view of the entire national park
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
319 locals recommend
Best place to see the sunset, takes awhile to get there but it’s worth it if you have the time. 360 view of the entire national park

Food scene

Unbelievable spot to eat but usually booked and 1-2 hour wait times. Get there early and plan other activities around Anakeesta while you wait
19 locals recommend
Anakeesta Cliff Top Bar & Grill
576 Parkway
19 locals recommend
Unbelievable spot to eat but usually booked and 1-2 hour wait times. Get there early and plan other activities around Anakeesta while you wait
Off the beaten path, local favorite!
202 locals recommend
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East Parkway
202 locals recommend
Off the beaten path, local favorite!
Great date night spot and close to the cabin
57 locals recommend
Red Oak Bistro
669 Glades Rd
57 locals recommend
Great date night spot and close to the cabin
Another off the beaten path restaurant, great sandwiches!
Cheese Cupboard & Hofbrauhaus
634 Parkway
Another off the beaten path restaurant, great sandwiches!
Great restaurant that is really close to the cabin
42 locals recommend
Trish's Mountain Diner
3614 East Pkwy
42 locals recommend
Great restaurant that is really close to the cabin

Food + Activity

Wine tasting!
19 locals recommend
Sugarland Cellars
1133 Parkway
19 locals recommend
Wine tasting!
Touristy but a great experience
59 locals recommend
Old Forge Distillery
170 Old Mill Ave
59 locals recommend
Touristy but a great experience
Great deals on moonshine tasting and live music at night!
195 locals recommend
Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 Parkway
195 locals recommend
Great deals on moonshine tasting and live music at night!