Guidebook for Wears Valley
Food Scene
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveMore intimate setting with the best food...right next to cool pottery store.
189 locals recommend
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StMore intimate setting with the best food...right next to cool pottery store.
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayGreat beer and seafood
Also has some great shops next to it with the "apple" theme
139 locals recommend
Apple Barn Cider House
230 Apple Valley RdAlso has some great shops next to it with the "apple" theme
Little Tokyo Restaurant
2430 Teaster LnBest sushi and intimate restaurant.
Grandmothers Kitchen
3030 Wears Valley RdLocally owned - best breakfast, lunch and pies
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
2760 Wears Valley RdBest fried catfish...lots of it!
Okay, the best ice cream in the world is here. We don't miss going when we are in town. Very rich but worth it.
26 locals recommend
Curl de la Crème - Ice Cream
2656 ParkwayOkay, the best ice cream in the world is here. We don't miss going when we are in town. Very rich but worth it.
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdClose by in Wears Valley - not open on Mondays.
Parks & Nature
Wildlife and excellent hiking. Go early or late in the day for less crowds and more wildlife.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Wildlife and excellent hiking. Go early or late in the day for less crowds and more wildlife.
Love this area right by the Little Pigeon River. Can hike to old schoolhouse and old 1800's farm from this area.
54 locals recommend
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area Road NorthLove this area right by the Little Pigeon River. Can hike to old schoolhouse and old 1800's farm from this area.
One of the easiest hiking trails that is mostly paved. About 1.5 miles but great for the kids. An impressive waterfall at the end of it. Stay on the trail!
66 locals recommend
Laurel Falls
One of the easiest hiking trails that is mostly paved. About 1.5 miles but great for the kids. An impressive waterfall at the end of it. Stay on the trail!
Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdI haven't been yet but I hear it is worth going.
Sightseeing
Clingmans Dome
Fantastic mountain views from highest point.
Shopping
Christmas Place
2470 ParkwayAll things Christmas.
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayGreat deals especially right after Thanksgiving!
Essentials
Kroger
220 Wears Valley RdPublix Pharmacy at Valley Forge Shopping Center
2656 ParkwayEntertainment & Activities
It is an interactive science museum with a ropes course way up high. You can do laser tag at the end of the day there. We had so much fun.
170 locals recommend
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdIt is an interactive science museum with a ropes course way up high. You can do laser tag at the end of the day there. We had so much fun.
Really impressive and educational for the kids. Great for a rainy day!
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdReally impressive and educational for the kids. Great for a rainy day!
Beautifully designed; has music, Appalachian craft demonstrations, great rides and ziplines. Worth it!!
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdBeautifully designed; has music, Appalachian craft demonstrations, great rides and ziplines. Worth it!!
If you like parrots, this is the place. Plus, some beautiful walkways and gardens throughout. Don't go to the nursery or you will end up with a baby bird to take home!
102 locals recommend
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdIf you like parrots, this is the place. Plus, some beautiful walkways and gardens throughout. Don't go to the nursery or you will end up with a baby bird to take home!
Getting Around
Gatlinburg Mass Transit
88 River RdThere is a free trolley you can ride up and down Gatlinburg.