Gail's Guidebook

Gail
Gail's Guidebook

Restaurants

Great local Tennessee ambiance. Good food, large portions. Go early, very busy place.
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill Ave
483 locals recommend
58 locals recommend
Carver's Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant
3460 Cosby Hwy
58 locals recommend
52 locals recommend
Wild Plum Tea Room
555 Buckhorn Rd
52 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Bush's Visitor Center
3901 US-411
48 locals recommend

Sightseeing

The big Ferris wheel is fun - a great way to get the lay of the land. Lots of neat little shops and restaurants.
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island Drive
369 locals recommend
The big Ferris wheel is fun - a great way to get the lay of the land. Lots of neat little shops and restaurants.
Lots of things to do outside. It’s different.
453 locals recommend
Anakeesta
576 Parkway
453 locals recommend
Lots of things to do outside. It’s different.
Great picnic area with the creek running through. Beautiful!
51 locals recommend
Chimney Tops Trail Trailhead
Chimney Tops Trail
51 locals recommend
Great picnic area with the creek running through. Beautiful!
This is a really beautiful area. It’s less crowded because not as many people know about it. On the left just before you turn into the park there’s a nice little restaurant that sells terrific pulled pork sandwiches. Great to take with you into the park for lunch.
28 locals recommend
Greenbrier Picnic Area
28 locals recommend
This is a really beautiful area. It’s less crowded because not as many people know about it. On the left just before you turn into the park there’s a nice little restaurant that sells terrific pulled pork sandwiches. Great to take with you into the park for lunch.
If you like to ride bike you will love this ride. You can rent a bike. The trail is beautiful, very well maintained.
87 locals recommend
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail
87 locals recommend
If you like to ride bike you will love this ride. You can rent a bike. The trail is beautiful, very well maintained.
If you like hiking but like easy, this is for you. It’s an easy hike but you can make it harder if you wish. When you get to the top of the dome there is a beautiful view. You can see Douglas Lake which is 40 miles away. Trek To The Highest Point In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park At Clingman’s Dome In North Carolina Every North Carolinian or visitor to the Tar Heel State should experience the quintessential Great Smoky Mountains National Park adventure of visiting the highest peak in the Smokies at Clingman’s Dome. Found along the North Carolina and Tennessee border, the Clingman’s Dome Hike is an unparalleled experience that really must be on every outdoor enthusiast’s bucket list.
16 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome Trailhead
16 locals recommend
If you like hiking but like easy, this is for you. It’s an easy hike but you can make it harder if you wish. When you get to the top of the dome there is a beautiful view. You can see Douglas Lake which is 40 miles away. Trek To The Highest Point In The Great Smoky Mountains National Park At Clingman’s Dome In North Carolina Every North Carolinian or visitor to the Tar Heel State should experience the quintessential Great Smoky Mountains National Park adventure of visiting the highest peak in the Smokies at Clingman’s Dome. Found along the North Carolina and Tennessee border, the Clingman’s Dome Hike is an unparalleled experience that really must be on every outdoor enthusiast’s bucket list.
It’s so neat being able to see (quite close up) these huge animals. If you’re there during mating season it gets even better. You can hear the males bugling - which is an awesome sound. . They come here in herds. Just be careful and listen to the park rangers, so you don’t get hurt.
22 locals recommend
Cataloochee Valley - Elk Watching
22 locals recommend
It’s so neat being able to see (quite close up) these huge animals. If you’re there during mating season it gets even better. You can hear the males bugling - which is an awesome sound. . They come here in herds. Just be careful and listen to the park rangers, so you don’t get hurt.

Boat rentals

This is the best place on the lake to rent a boat, for a whole day or half a day. Easiest to make your booking, on line super simple, the best boats - all Bentley’s and the best prices. Plus they are literally across the street and 2 miles west of me.
I recommend this place because: #1 booking with them is so simple. It’s all done on line. #2 they have the best boats. All the pontoons are Bentleys. #3 they have the best prices!!
Lighthouse Pointe Marina
1209 TN-139
I recommend this place because: #1 booking with them is so simple. It’s all done on line. #2 they have the best boats. All the pontoons are Bentleys. #3 they have the best prices!!