Guidebook: Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Smoky Mountains
Food scene
Online checkin, great family style meals, great atmosphere
155 locals recommend
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayOnline checkin, great family style meals, great atmosphere
Old mill restaurant pigeon forge
164 Old Mill AvenueGreat family style meals and atmosphere
Alamo Steak House
3050 ParkwayGreat steaks!
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrExcellent food and lots to do around the restaurant
Ole Red
511 ParkwayLive music, great atmosphere and food
Neighborhoods
A lot of family friendly activities, restaurants, and close to Smoky Mountain National Park
500 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge
A lot of family friendly activities, restaurants, and close to Smoky Mountain National Park
Gatlinburg
Jam packed with family activities, stores, and restaurants
City/town information
Townsend
Laid back
Sightseeing
See bear, deer, turkey, and beautiful coves, valleys, and mountains. It's a free driving loop through the cove!
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
See bear, deer, turkey, and beautiful coves, valleys, and mountains. It's a free driving loop through the cove!
Clingmans Dome
Strenuous hike, wonderful view
Wears Valley
Great laid back community with wooden carving stands and food trucks
Juney Whank Falls Trail
Juney Whank Falls TrailCool trail with footbridge and waterfall
Old Sugarlands Trail
Old Sugarlands TrailKid friendly and stroller friendly short hike
Two miles to the trail shelter with four log bridges crossing the creek along the way. (4 mile round trip)
Kephart Prong Trail
Kephart Prong TrailTwo miles to the trail shelter with four log bridges crossing the creek along the way. (4 mile round trip)
Great nature trail you can drive through with a car easily
192 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailGreat nature trail you can drive through with a car easily
Cataloochee
Drive through the Cataloochee Valley area and possibly see elk!
Dollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks BoulevardRoller coasters, toddler rides, great food, train
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayLive horse dinner show
See live bears and shop for all your Smoky Mountains decor and souveniers
37 locals recommend
Three Bears General Store
2861 ParkwaySee live bears and shop for all your Smoky Mountains decor and souveniers
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
2713 ParkwayPirate dinner show
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdInner tubing
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayHundreds of outlet stores
Traveler advice
Getting around
Personal Vehicle or Rental Car
Try to stay off the Pigeon Forge Parkway. Use backroads or side roads
Don't miss
Smoky Mountains National Park
There's so much to do in town but save some time for the National Park itself.
Customs and culture
Express your southern style
Have fun, say y'all, yes maam, howdy....lol
Ways to save
Kids eat free
I will send an email to all my guests with a list of restaurants that let kids eat free.
Book before you go
Dollywood
You have to reserve your spot before you go. Buy tickets and reserve your visit online.
What to pack
Hiking boots, Swimsuit, Sunscreen, Snacks, Drinks in a coole
Pack for a roadtrip and remember boots for hiking
Useful phrases
How to say hello
Hey y'all or Howdy.... haha
Traveling with kids
Kids eat free
Many restaurants allow kids to eat free. I email all guests who book with me a list of restaurants who let kids eat free
What to pack
Campfire & Grilling Supplies
Don't forget campfire and grilling supplies. Most local gas stations and grocery stores sell packs of firewood. Grocery stores will sell charcoal, lighter fluid, marshmallows, graham crackers, chocolate, hot dogs, etc