Cozy Bear's Guide for Fun!
Food scene
For ribs that fall off the bone, try this privately owned spot! Their homemade pies are also a delicacy!
16 locals recommend
Bustin Butts BBQ (formerly Heavenly Hog)
1698 Newport HwyFor ribs that fall off the bone, try this privately owned spot! Their homemade pies are also a delicacy!
Delicious breakfast options, good size portion and economic. This place usually has a long wait time (over an hour) so best to get on their waiting list ahead of time (you can get on the waitlist via their website). The distance from the cabin is approximately 40 minutes.
153 locals recommend
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayDelicious breakfast options, good size portion and economic. This place usually has a long wait time (over an hour) so best to get on their waiting list ahead of time (you can get on the waitlist via their website). The distance from the cabin is approximately 40 minutes.
Sightseeing
Great outdoor park sitting on a mountain, overlooking the main strip of Gatlinburg. Beautiful scenery and fun activities for the family. Great to see sunsets!
453 locals recommend
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayGreat outdoor park sitting on a mountain, overlooking the main strip of Gatlinburg. Beautiful scenery and fun activities for the family. Great to see sunsets!
Great views of the Douglas dam from the top hill, grills available for use.
7 locals recommend
Douglas Dam
Great views of the Douglas dam from the top hill, grills available for use.
H2O Sports
1955 Chestnut Hill RoadGreat for pontoon boat and other water sport rentals.
Cades Cove offers the widest variety of historic buildings of any area in the national park. It is one of the most visited places in the Smoky Mountains, filled with history, wildlife and hiking trails. This beautiful scenic village is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Pigeon Forge.
Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed to all motor vehicles on Wednesdays from May 5- September 1, 2021 to provide for pedestrian and bicycle use.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Cades Cove offers the widest variety of historic buildings of any area in the national park. It is one of the most visited places in the Smoky Mountains, filled with history, wildlife and hiking trails. This beautiful scenic village is located approximately 30 miles southwest of Pigeon Forge.
Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed to all motor vehicles on Wednesdays from May 5- September 1, 2021 to provide for pedestrian and bicycle use.
Fun place for families, featuring a 200-foot-high observation wheel, fun activities, shopping and places to grab a bite (or dessert).
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveFun place for families, featuring a 200-foot-high observation wheel, fun activities, shopping and places to grab a bite (or dessert).
Take a short, steep walk on the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as you enjoy breathtaking views. Remember to take warm clothing as the temperature is often chilly at this altitude, even in the summer.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
Take a short, steep walk on the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as you enjoy breathtaking views. Remember to take warm clothing as the temperature is often chilly at this altitude, even in the summer.
Enjoy a one-way scenic drive through a 6 mile loop in the Smoky Mountains. This area features historic buildings, waterfalls, a river stream and lots of hiking trails to choose from. Access through Gatlinburg.
192 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailEnjoy a one-way scenic drive through a 6 mile loop in the Smoky Mountains. This area features historic buildings, waterfalls, a river stream and lots of hiking trails to choose from. Access through Gatlinburg.
Adventure
Have fun with the family river tubing in Townsend, open during the summer. Check water level, temperature and forecast before taking the drive there. Cades Cove is about 30 minutes further south from Townsend and nice to visit on the same day.
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdHave fun with the family river tubing in Townsend, open during the summer. Check water level, temperature and forecast before taking the drive there. Cades Cove is about 30 minutes further south from Townsend and nice to visit on the same day.
Amusement park in the Smoky Mountains offering a wide range of activities for the family all year round. Skiing, snow boarding and snow tubing available during the winter.
500 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdAmusement park in the Smoky Mountains offering a wide range of activities for the family all year round. Skiing, snow boarding and snow tubing available during the winter.
Have fun snow tubing indoors any time of the year!
100 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge Snow - Pigeon Forge Attraction
2533 Teaster LnHave fun snow tubing indoors any time of the year!
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdOne of the top theme parks in the United States!
City/town information
City filled with museums, shops, restaurants, moonshine and wine tasting, and other fun activities for all ages.
500 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge
City filled with museums, shops, restaurants, moonshine and wine tasting, and other fun activities for all ages.
A beautiful mountain town offering lots to do for individuals of all ages. Top places to visit while in Gatlinburg include the Sky Lift, Anakeesta, Ober Gatlinburg and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
660 locals recommend
Gatlinburg
A beautiful mountain town offering lots to do for individuals of all ages. Top places to visit while in Gatlinburg include the Sky Lift, Anakeesta, Ober Gatlinburg and Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.
Hiking
Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls TrailBeautiful and popular 1.2 mile trail to a waterfall.
One of the trails that leads to the third highest peak in the Smoky Mountains - Mt. Le Conte!
25 locals recommend
Alum Cave Bluffs Trailhead
One of the trails that leads to the third highest peak in the Smoky Mountains - Mt. Le Conte!
Approximately a 3 mile hike to a beautiful waterfall. This trail is located in the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail.
59 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls TrailApproximately a 3 mile hike to a beautiful waterfall. This trail is located in the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail.