Food scene
Awesome southern comfort food- the apple fritters are a must!
157 locals recommend
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
240 Apple Valley RdAwesome southern comfort food- the apple fritters are a must!
Family style breakfast featuring southern classics - popular with visitors and locals!
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveFamily style breakfast featuring southern classics - popular with visitors and locals!
Local BBQ & American food, with a decent selection of tap beers. They also have covered patio & regular live music.
202 locals recommend
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayLocal BBQ & American food, with a decent selection of tap beers. They also have covered patio & regular live music.
Must try! Really good, locally sourced food. Be prepared to wait for seat, especially on the weekends, but it is worth it.
498 locals recommend
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayMust try! Really good, locally sourced food. Be prepared to wait for seat, especially on the weekends, but it is worth it.
Classic southern cooking served family style - large portions.
192 locals recommend
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrClassic southern cooking served family style - large portions.
Margaritaville chain restaurant offering American food with a Caribbean theme - indoor and outdoor bar. Popular tourist spot with good margaritas.
59 locals recommend
Margaritaville Restaurant Pigeon Forge
130 The Island DrMargaritaville chain restaurant offering American food with a Caribbean theme - indoor and outdoor bar. Popular tourist spot with good margaritas.
No Way Jose’s Mexican Cantina
555 ParkwayClassic Mexican food - fun environment.
Mellow Mushroom chain restaurant offering decent pizza and drinks - located on the parkway.
68 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
2485 ParkwayMellow Mushroom chain restaurant offering decent pizza and drinks - located on the parkway.
Locally owned cafe with homemade food - great breakfast or lunch spot away from the busy parkway.
156 locals recommend
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdLocally owned cafe with homemade food - great breakfast or lunch spot away from the busy parkway.
Chain outpost in the Tanger Outlet mall serving grilled steaks, prime rib & seafood, plus a variety of wines.
68 locals recommend
The Chop House
1649 ParkwayChain outpost in the Tanger Outlet mall serving grilled steaks, prime rib & seafood, plus a variety of wines.
Southern comfort food in a unique atmosphere - great lunch spot.
23 locals recommend
Aubrey's Restaurant
928 Dolly Parton PkwySouthern comfort food in a unique atmosphere - great lunch spot.
NAO Japanese Grill
3676 ParkwayJapanese grill - good food and service
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayClassic BBQ & American Southern food in a rustic space.
Local chain offering wood-fired, thin-crust pies, plus sandwiches & salads.
42 locals recommend
Big Daddy's Pizzeria & Arcade
3053 ParkwayLocal chain offering wood-fired, thin-crust pies, plus sandwiches & salads.
Strip-mall sports bar/tavern featuring American pub food and decent beer selection.
26 locals recommend
The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery
202 Collier DrStrip-mall sports bar/tavern featuring American pub food and decent beer selection.
Chain restaurant offering traditional Italian food, plus Greek specialties & oven-baked sandwiches.
13 locals recommend
Gondolier
964 Dolly Parton PkwyChain restaurant offering traditional Italian food, plus Greek specialties & oven-baked sandwiches.
Fuddruckers
168 Collier DriveBurger chain offering housemade sesame seed buns, plus salads & shakes.
Phenomenal dishes with locally sourced ingredients - great service.
38 locals recommend
The Appalachian
133 Bruce StreetPhenomenal dishes with locally sourced ingredients - great service.
Delicious food and quick service - more of a local spot than a tourist spot.
104 locals recommend
Holston's Kitchen
639 Dolly Parton PkwyDelicious food and quick service - more of a local spot than a tourist spot.
Rooftop patio with views of downtown Gatlinburg - a bit of a drive from the cabin. Get on the waitlist on yelp while you walk around and explore the area.
119 locals recommend
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
735 ParkwayRooftop patio with views of downtown Gatlinburg - a bit of a drive from the cabin. Get on the waitlist on yelp while you walk around and explore the area.
Bars and Nightlife
Biker/dive bar with a light food menu. They also have an outdoor covered patio and live music in the summer.
32 locals recommend
Iron Boar Saloon
104 Waldens Main StBiker/dive bar with a light food menu. They also have an outdoor covered patio and live music in the summer.
Taste moonshine for only $5 - they offer indoor & outdoor tours & live music.
132 locals recommend
Sugarlands Distilling Company
805 ParkwayTaste moonshine for only $5 - they offer indoor & outdoor tours & live music.
Popular tourist attraction offering moonshines, gin, cream liqueurs, bourbon whiskey and other premium craft distilled spirits.
59 locals recommend
Old Forge Distillery
170 Old Mill AvePopular tourist attraction offering moonshines, gin, cream liqueurs, bourbon whiskey and other premium craft distilled spirits.
Latitude Bar Food & Drink
131 The Island DriveGreat drinks with a small bar food menu.
Brewery featuring housemade beer on tap, offering pizza, burgers & sandwiches.
135 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwayBrewery featuring housemade beer on tap, offering pizza, burgers & sandwiches.
Dude's Daiquiris
131 The Island DrGreat drinks!
Yee-Haw Brewing Co.
131 The Island DrDecent quality beer
Listen to some local talented music artists while enjoying fantastic food & drinks.
8 locals recommend
Listening Room Cafe - Pigeon Forge
2703 Teaster LnListen to some local talented music artists while enjoying fantastic food & drinks.
Sightseeing
Visit "https://hikinginthesmokys.com/" for hiking information! Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country - there are so many things to do and see.
799 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Visit "https://hikinginthesmokys.com/" for hiking information! Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the country - there are so many things to do and see.
Amazing 360 degree view of the mountains. At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A bit of a hike to get up here, but so worth it. Not open all year around.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
Amazing 360 degree view of the mountains. At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A bit of a hike to get up here, but so worth it. Not open all year around.
MUST SEE if you are visiting! 11 mile loop - offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park including deer and black bears. Vehicle-free access along the Cades Cove Loop Road takes place each Wednesday, from May 5 through September 1, 2021. On these days, the 11-mile loop can be enjoyed on foot or bicycle.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
MUST SEE if you are visiting! 11 mile loop - offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park including deer and black bears. Vehicle-free access along the Cades Cove Loop Road takes place each Wednesday, from May 5 through September 1, 2021. On these days, the 11-mile loop can be enjoyed on foot or bicycle.
Andrews Bald trailhead is at the base of Clingman's Dome - 3.5 mile round-trip distance, medium difficulty hike with mild elevation.
18 locals recommend
Andrews Bald
Andrews Bald trailhead is at the base of Clingman's Dome - 3.5 mile round-trip distance, medium difficulty hike with mild elevation.
Moderate hike with gorgeous waterfall at the end - 2.6 mile round-trip distance.
111 locals recommend
Grotto Falls
Trillium Gap TrailModerate hike with gorgeous waterfall at the end - 2.6 mile round-trip distance.
Easy hike to the falls - great short hike, kid and senior friendly.
133 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls TrailEasy hike to the falls - great short hike, kid and senior friendly.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
1414 ParkwaySuper Walmart - for anything you might need.
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayTanger Outlet Mall
Whaley's Country Store
1725 Waldens Creek RdAmish Market
Kroger
220 Wears Valley RdGrocery store for all of your essentials
Grocery store for all the essentials
176 locals recommend
Publix Pharmacy at Valley Forge Shopping Center
2656 ParkwayGrocery store for all the essentials
Fun place to shop to buy local handmade crafts and souvenirs.
159 locals recommend
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades RoadFun place to shop to buy local handmade crafts and souvenirs.
Healthcare
LeConte Medical Center
742 Middle Creek RdLocal hospital
Entertainment & Activities
Zip-lining with a view - check out Groupon for discounts.
46 locals recommend
Wahoo Ziplines Smoky Mountains
605 Stockton DrZip-lining with a view - check out Groupon for discounts.
Smoky Mountain Jeep Rentals
1725 Waldens Creek RdExplore the mountains in a jeep
Slower paced tubing - good for the whole family. Only open in the summer
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdSlower paced tubing - good for the whole family. Only open in the summer
Professionally guided ATV tours - fun way to explore the area!
34 locals recommend
Bluff Mountain Adventures
2186 ParkwayProfessionally guided ATV tours - fun way to explore the area!
Traveler advice
Getting around
Heavy Traffic - Plan Accordingly
Please note the area has heavy traffic almost year round, especially on the parkway. This is a small town with MILLIONS of visitors.
Getting around
The Park - Entrances and Cell Service
The park has many entrances please check which one is closest to you or to the hike you're looking to do. There is NO cell service in the park. You will not be able to contact anyone or get directions.
Getting around
Hiking!
Please visit http://hikinginthesmokys.com for ALL of your hiking needs.