Marie And Mark's Guidebook
Food Scene
Great food, just like grandma's house perfect for guests staying in the valley.
22 locals recommend
Grandmothers Kitchen
3030 Wears Valley RdGreat food, just like grandma's house perfect for guests staying in the valley.
Hillbilly's Restaurant
3275 Wears Valley RdGreat for guests staying in the valley.
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdPerfect for a nice dinner out in the valley.
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayBest food in town, (burgers are my favorite)
Graze Burgers
125 Bruce StLOCALLY SOURCED, FARM TO TABLE INGREDIENTS
Great for purchasing family meals to heat up in the kitchen. Also have dining inside. Great health choices for everyone in the family.
7 locals recommend
Healthy Balance Meals
313 Court AveGreat for purchasing family meals to heat up in the kitchen. Also have dining inside. Great health choices for everyone in the family.
Great place to stop and eat when travelling through the valley.
61 locals recommend
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
2760 Wears Valley RdGreat place to stop and eat when travelling through the valley.
Great place to stop weather depending and enjoy a meal outdoors. Seasonal
31 locals recommend
Wears Valley Social
3209 Wears Valley RdGreat place to stop weather depending and enjoy a meal outdoors. Seasonal
Ye Olde Steak House
6838 Chapman HwyGreat mom and pops steak house off the beaten path.
Fantastic food with indoor or out door seating. Located in downtown Pigeon Forge walking distance to shopping, Patriot Park and The Greenway.
189 locals recommend
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StFantastic food with indoor or out door seating. Located in downtown Pigeon Forge walking distance to shopping, Patriot Park and The Greenway.
Excellent for breakfast and brunch, right off the Parkway near Kroger.
Brick and Spoon - Pigeon Forge
Excellent for breakfast and brunch, right off the Parkway near Kroger.
Wonderful coffee, while supporting our veterans, law enforcement, and first responders.
17 locals recommend
Black Rifle Coffee Company
1836 ParkwayWonderful coffee, while supporting our veterans, law enforcement, and first responders.
The Shaggy Moose
Great place for coffee and something light while out in the valley.
Apple Barn Cider House
230 Apple Valley RdWonderful apple fritters
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveDown home cooking!
Preachers Smokehouse
2929 Pittman Center RdFantastic whole in the wall bbq. Check hours and seasons.
Steaks, steaks and more steaks. Great ambiance along the river.
161 locals recommend
The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdSteaks, steaks and more steaks. Great ambiance along the river.
Delauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyWhole in the wall bbq joint.
What's up with all the pancake places? Come here to find out, best around for breakfast.
139 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayWhat's up with all the pancake places? Come here to find out, best around for breakfast.
Sightseeing
Great place to visit with the family. Includes short hiking trail and picnic area.
54 locals recommend
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area Road NorthGreat place to visit with the family. Includes short hiking trail and picnic area.
Great for hiking and visiting historic landmarks. pack a lunch and enjoy a full day. Lots of wildlife.
23 locals recommend
Cades Cove Loop Road
Cades Cove Loop RoadGreat for hiking and visiting historic landmarks. pack a lunch and enjoy a full day. Lots of wildlife.
Elkmont Nature Trailhead
Historical landmark/ghost town with hiking trails.
Love walking the greenway along the river and seeing geese, duck, turtles, and other. The walk follows along the river from Patriot Park past The Island, and beyond to Walden's Landing.
22 locals recommend
Patriot Park
186 Old Mill AveLove walking the greenway along the river and seeing geese, duck, turtles, and other. The walk follows along the river from Patriot Park past The Island, and beyond to Walden's Landing.
Beautiful views of the GSMNP if you can handle the drive over the mountain. It is beautiful but can be steep and windy. Definitely be prepared if anyone gets motion sickness, as there aren't any places to stop only pullovers. Recommend packing a lunch and picnicking along the way. Be sure to get your parking pass so you can enjoy some hiking.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
Beautiful views of the GSMNP if you can handle the drive over the mountain. It is beautiful but can be steep and windy. Definitely be prepared if anyone gets motion sickness, as there aren't any places to stop only pullovers. Recommend packing a lunch and picnicking along the way. Be sure to get your parking pass so you can enjoy some hiking.
Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayBreathtaking views along this drive, highly recommend.
Things to do
Fun way to cool off in the summerheat!
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdFun way to cool off in the summerheat!
Fun experience, great way to get out of the rain, heat or other undesirable weather.
121 locals recommend
Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdFun experience, great way to get out of the rain, heat or other undesirable weather.
Harper Bros. General Merchandise Store
4149 Wears Valley RdNearby shopping.
The Hawk Skylift
4149 Wears Valley RoadFantastic place to zipline! The views are incredible and guides are patient.
41 locals recommend
Wears Valley Zipline Adventures
1911 Wears Valley RdFantastic place to zipline! The views are incredible and guides are patient.
My littles love feeding the goats while dad rides the coaster with older kids. Nice gift shop and snacks as well.
33 locals recommend
Goats on the Roof
1341 Wears Valley RdMy littles love feeding the goats while dad rides the coaster with older kids. Nice gift shop and snacks as well.
Perfect to park and walk to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Be sure to enjoy the water fountains, especially neat in the evening.
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Perfect to park and walk to restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Be sure to enjoy the water fountains, especially neat in the evening.
Perfect for little to see and feed some friendly animals.
58 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
478 Happy Hollow LnPerfect for little to see and feed some friendly animals.
Great place to swim and enjoy treats from the deli.
13 locals recommend
Honeysuckle Meadows Pool & Deli
4005 Tomahawk WayGreat place to swim and enjoy treats from the deli.
Such a great place to get a massage or have them travel to you at our rental.
Smoky Mountain Massage Therapy
2902 Veterans BlvdSuch a great place to get a massage or have them travel to you at our rental.
Best place to take the kiddos. So much fun for everyone.
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdBest place to take the kiddos. So much fun for everyone.
Great winter activities and other things for year round activity.
500 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdGreat winter activities and other things for year round activity.
Rafting In the Smokies - Reservation Office
Hands down best way to adventure the Great Smoky Mountains. What a terrific time.
34 locals recommend
Bluff Mountain Adventures
2186 ParkwayHands down best way to adventure the Great Smoky Mountains. What a terrific time.
Grocery stores
Whaley's Market
Perfect for snacks or groceries also gift items.
Publix Super Market at Valley Forge Shopping Center
Kroger
220 Wears Valley RdFood City
Traveler advice
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Parking Passes required for parking in GSMNP
Available online or select welcome centers