A Few of Our Favorite Things

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A Few of Our Favorite Things

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Looking for something less "touristy"? This is where the local's go! Fresh, farm to table, menu. The deviled eggs are a must try!
498 locals recommend
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 Parkway
498 locals recommend
Looking for something less "touristy"? This is where the local's go! Fresh, farm to table, menu. The deviled eggs are a must try!
Charming atmosphere and the best breakfast in Gatlinburg! One pancake could feed three people.
153 locals recommend
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 Parkway
153 locals recommend
Charming atmosphere and the best breakfast in Gatlinburg! One pancake could feed three people.
Our favorite dinner experience! Down home family style servings with HUGE portions. The food is delicious and the old mill is charming. The corn fritters with maple butter are AMAZING!
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill Ave
483 locals recommend
Our favorite dinner experience! Down home family style servings with HUGE portions. The food is delicious and the old mill is charming. The corn fritters with maple butter are AMAZING!
52 locals recommend
Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria in Elks Plaza
968 Parkway
52 locals recommend
Homemade syrups and the best "coffee shop" vibes in the area.
13 locals recommend
Honeybee Coffee
101 E Main St
13 locals recommend
Homemade syrups and the best "coffee shop" vibes in the area.
Delicious food and huge portions!
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
Delicious food and huge portions!
You may want to share a milkshake with a friend!
12 locals recommend
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Gatlinburg
812 Parkway
12 locals recommend
You may want to share a milkshake with a friend!
If you love soft serve ice cream this is a MUST try.
19 locals recommend
Cruze Farm Ice Cream
1642 Parkway
19 locals recommend
If you love soft serve ice cream this is a MUST try.
Super fun 1950's atmosphere! If you're lucky you may even get to participate in a whole restaurant sing along!
30 locals recommend
Sunliner Diner
2302 Parkway
30 locals recommend
Super fun 1950's atmosphere! If you're lucky you may even get to participate in a whole restaurant sing along!

The Great Outdoors

Best place to see Bears and other wildlife! I recommend getting there as soon as they open to beat the traffic, otherwise you are likely to get stuck in a traffic jam. On Wednesday's you can bike or walk the loop without automobile traffic. Please note there is no cell service in the park!
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
761 locals recommend
Best place to see Bears and other wildlife! I recommend getting there as soon as they open to beat the traffic, otherwise you are likely to get stuck in a traffic jam. On Wednesday's you can bike or walk the loop without automobile traffic. Please note there is no cell service in the park!
Nice drive with beautiful views.
7 locals recommend
Foothills Parkway
Foothills Parkway
7 locals recommend
Nice drive with beautiful views.
Take the ski lift to the top of the mountain and then walk across the sky bridge to experience even more gorgeous views.
190 locals recommend
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 Parkway
190 locals recommend
Take the ski lift to the top of the mountain and then walk across the sky bridge to experience even more gorgeous views.
Go up on a clear day and see the Smoky Mountains from a whole new vantage point.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
319 locals recommend
Go up on a clear day and see the Smoky Mountains from a whole new vantage point.
Spend a day on the water and rent jet ski's, paddle boards, pontoon boats and more. We recommend Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures.
71 locals recommend
Douglas Lake
71 locals recommend
Spend a day on the water and rent jet ski's, paddle boards, pontoon boats and more. We recommend Smoky Mountain Lake Adventures.
Family friendly, craft beer and gorgeous waterfalls!
Red Jasper Beer Garden & Gem Mine
Family friendly, craft beer and gorgeous waterfalls!
One of our favorite spots in the park, pack a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.
12 locals recommend
Chimneys Picnic Area
12 locals recommend
One of our favorite spots in the park, pack a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains.
It's not tall, but this is a really impressive, powerful waterfall!
16 locals recommend
The Sinks
Old State Highway 73 Scenic
16 locals recommend
It's not tall, but this is a really impressive, powerful waterfall!

Shopping - Local Artisan's

If you are looking for authentic local artisan's in charming and quaint shops, then hop on over to the Art's and Craft's Village. It's a much different scene than Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. 8 Mile Loop with over 100 Artists & Craftsmen
27 locals recommend
Arts and Crafts Village
170 Glades Rd
27 locals recommend
If you are looking for authentic local artisan's in charming and quaint shops, then hop on over to the Art's and Craft's Village. It's a much different scene than Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. 8 Mile Loop with over 100 Artists & Craftsmen

Neighborhood Secrets

Great little general store, grocery and deli right in Gatlinburg. Pick up small grocery items, have a fresh made sandwich from the deli (the French Dip and Reuben are delicious), or grab cute and unique souvenirs. Best of all there is FREE PARKING with access to the Gatlinburg strip!
23 locals recommend
Old Dad's General Store
1127 Parkway
23 locals recommend
Great little general store, grocery and deli right in Gatlinburg. Pick up small grocery items, have a fresh made sandwich from the deli (the French Dip and Reuben are delicious), or grab cute and unique souvenirs. Best of all there is FREE PARKING with access to the Gatlinburg strip!

Theme Park

Dollywood is one of my FAVORITE theme parks, second only to Disney! The park is gorgeous and so clean. The shows and rides are amazing, the food is great and even the shopping is good. The people who work there seem to really care about your experience and are super helpful!
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd
797 locals recommend
Dollywood is one of my FAVORITE theme parks, second only to Disney! The park is gorgeous and so clean. The shows and rides are amazing, the food is great and even the shopping is good. The people who work there seem to really care about your experience and are super helpful!
274 locals recommend
Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd
274 locals recommend

Shopping

Being that we are from Texas, we had to include this amazing little boot shop. Their inventory and prices are in line with the boot shops in Texas, except you get TWO pairs of boots of equal or lesser value FREE. If you are in the market for boots, then go get yourself a deal!
Boot Factory Outlet
4135 Parkway
Being that we are from Texas, we had to include this amazing little boot shop. Their inventory and prices are in line with the boot shops in Texas, except you get TWO pairs of boots of equal or lesser value FREE. If you are in the market for boots, then go get yourself a deal!
Cute shops, ice cream, candy, handmade items, restaurants. The most charming shops in Pigeon Forge.
6 locals recommend
The Old Mill Square
Old Mill Street
6 locals recommend
Cute shops, ice cream, candy, handmade items, restaurants. The most charming shops in Pigeon Forge.

Dinner Shows

Super fun, entertaining, family friendly show with GREAT food and excellent service.
229 locals recommend
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music Rd
229 locals recommend
Super fun, entertaining, family friendly show with GREAT food and excellent service.
Great dinner show with good food.
378 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 Parkway
378 locals recommend
Great dinner show with good food.