Matt’s Guidebook
Breakfast/Brunch
With all the great breakfast places to visit you'll wish you had more mornings in the area.
Be prepared for a wait, lines get long later in the mornings. Get there early to avoid the long lines.
139 habitants recommandent
Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayBe prepared for a wait, lines get long later in the mornings. Get there early to avoid the long lines.
Delicious local donut shop. Famous withe the locals. Located in the Village.
69 habitants recommandent
Donut Friar
634 ParkwayDelicious local donut shop. Famous withe the locals. Located in the Village.
Great breakfast place. Can get crowded so expect a wait for this delicious food. Park in the lot behind Texas Roadhouse.
153 habitants recommandent
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayGreat breakfast place. Can get crowded so expect a wait for this delicious food. Park in the lot behind Texas Roadhouse.
Log Cabin Candy Kitchen
327 Historic Nature TrailLess crowded but still very good breakfast place.
Small place, no non-sense, just good ole fashioned food.
34 habitants recommandent
Little House of Pancakes
807 East PkwySmall place, no non-sense, just good ole fashioned food.
Very good Family Breakfast buffet style. Located in The Island in Pigeon Forge so getting in and out quick won't be easy. Best to go when planning to enjoy the rest The Island has to offer.
192 habitants recommandent
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrVery good Family Breakfast buffet style. Located in The Island in Pigeon Forge so getting in and out quick won't be easy. Best to go when planning to enjoy the rest The Island has to offer.
This is the newest place on this list but a new favorite for sure.
155 habitants recommandent
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayThis is the newest place on this list but a new favorite for sure.
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
240 Apple Valley RdOld fashioned country breakfast
Long time favorite for locals and visistors, best known for its baked apple pancakes.
7 habitants recommandent
Atrium Pancakes
432 ParkwayLong time favorite for locals and visistors, best known for its baked apple pancakes.
Lunch/Dinner Places
There are a large amount of restaurants trying for your business in the area. I am going to recommend some of my favorites and mainly places that are not large chains, that you might not have at home.
Upscale steakhouse. Overall the nicest(most expensive) place in Gatlinburg. Famous for their meats and huge salad bar.
161 habitants recommandent
The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdUpscale steakhouse. Overall the nicest(most expensive) place in Gatlinburg. Famous for their meats and huge salad bar.
Owned by The Peddler, this is their more casual dining restaurant. Same great food and service just in a more casual and wallet friendly setting. Overall, probably our favorite restaurant.
One big plus is it's located at the end of the strip in Gatlinburg, so it's almost never any traffic getting to it. Plus it has it's own parking lot(in front and behind it) so no need to pay for parking.
61 habitants recommandent
The Park Grill
1110 ParkwayOwned by The Peddler, this is their more casual dining restaurant. Same great food and service just in a more casual and wallet friendly setting. Overall, probably our favorite restaurant.
One big plus is it's located at the end of the strip in Gatlinburg, so it's almost never any traffic getting to it. Plus it has it's own parking lot(in front and behind it) so no need to pay for parking.
Paula Deen's famous country food served family style with unlimited portions. Located in The Island at Pigeon Forge surrounded by tons of activities.
192 habitants recommandent
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrPaula Deen's famous country food served family style with unlimited portions. Located in The Island at Pigeon Forge surrounded by tons of activities.
All around good American food. Very good salads, and reasonable prices.
499 habitants recommandent
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayAll around good American food. Very good salads, and reasonable prices.
This hidden gem is in the Arts and Craft community. Absolute local favorite. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
52 habitants recommandent
Wild Plum Tea Room
555 Buckhorn RdThis hidden gem is in the Arts and Craft community. Absolute local favorite. Vegetarian and vegan friendly.
Off the beaten path local BBQ place. It's a local's secret. Very good BBQ of all kinds. Bit of a drive, but worth it.
50 habitants recommandent
Delauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyOff the beaten path local BBQ place. It's a local's secret. Very good BBQ of all kinds. Bit of a drive, but worth it.
Think Cracker Barrel just better. This is a very old restaurant with a local of historical ties due to it's local on the river. Good old fashioned country food. I prefer to go for "lunch" and avoid the dinner rush.
484 habitants recommandent
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveThink Cracker Barrel just better. This is a very old restaurant with a local of historical ties due to it's local on the river. Good old fashioned country food. I prefer to go for "lunch" and avoid the dinner rush.
JT Hannah's Kitchen
3214 ParkwayNever had anything here I didn't like.
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayNewer place getting great reviews.
One of Gatlinburg's only real Mexican joints. Good food, good atmosphere.
68 habitants recommandent
No Way Jose’s Mexican Cantina
555 ParkwayOne of Gatlinburg's only real Mexican joints. Good food, good atmosphere.
Locals place, mainly bbq and american meals.
202 habitants recommandent
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayLocals place, mainly bbq and american meals.
LeConte Tapas & Grill
Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg
Great local brewery. Good wings, burgers, and beer.
Wineries, Breweries, Distilleries
Gatlinburg has become known for its local wineries and distilleries. All the places offer tastings, and you'll be sure to find a new favorite.
Our favorite winery. Be sure to go to the main location down from light #10. This place has free wine tastings, and always has great local quality. Makes a nice dinner/drinks combo with The Park Grill across the street.
19 habitants recommandent
Sugarland Cellars
1133 ParkwayOur favorite winery. Be sure to go to the main location down from light #10. This place has free wine tastings, and always has great local quality. Makes a nice dinner/drinks combo with The Park Grill across the street.
Most popular local brewery. Good wings, burgers, and beer.
136 habitants recommandent
Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwayMost popular local brewery. Good wings, burgers, and beer.
Located at The Island in Pigeon Forge it's a great spot for some drinks before exploring all the rest The Island has to offer.
21 habitants recommandent
Yee-Haw Brewing Co.
131 The Island DrLocated at The Island in Pigeon Forge it's a great spot for some drinks before exploring all the rest The Island has to offer.
Great place to sample whiskey and moonshine. They put on a bit of a show, it's a good time. $5 tastings, with $5 instant credit for any purchase making it free.
132 habitants recommandent
Distillerie Sugarlands
805 ParkwayGreat place to sample whiskey and moonshine. They put on a bit of a show, it's a good time. $5 tastings, with $5 instant credit for any purchase making it free.
Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayThe original and most famous moonshine.
Known for semi-sweet to sweet wines made from locally grown fresh fruits.
43 habitants recommandent
Tennessee Homemade Wines
1645 ParkwayKnown for semi-sweet to sweet wines made from locally grown fresh fruits.
Located in "The Holler" the ladies can try the Homemade Wine while across the way the boys can taste Old Smoky Moonshine. Live music always going in "The Holler"
Bootleggers Homemade Wine
903 ParkwayLocated in "The Holler" the ladies can try the Homemade Wine while across the way the boys can taste Old Smoky Moonshine. Live music always going in "The Holler"
A newer winery in Gatlinburg on the strip, but has some already very popular selections. I'd put it in the Top 3 Wineries. Must stop and sample
Elkmont Winery
754 ParkwayA newer winery in Gatlinburg on the strip, but has some already very popular selections. I'd put it in the Top 3 Wineries. Must stop and sample
Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg
Great local brewery. Good wings, burgers, and beer.
Scenic Park and Nature Spots
Gatlinburg and The Great Smoky Mountain National Park has some of the best scenic trails, drives, and views anywhere in the world.
The Cades Cove Loop winds for 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a picturesque drive with a backdrop of the mountain peaks and its lush, rolling greens.
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Cades Cove Loop Road
Cades Cove Loop RoadThe Cades Cove Loop winds for 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a picturesque drive with a backdrop of the mountain peaks and its lush, rolling greens.
The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail twists and turns for six-miles, forming a one-way looping scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains. The drive along Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail begins at the Noah “Bud” Ogle farmstead, where you can take a walking tour of the historic buildings and pick up a tour map of the roadway sights. The trailhead for Rainbow Falls can be found just beyond the farmstead, a moderate hike to a stunning waterfall. It’s a 5.4-mile roundtrip hike to Rainbow Falls (it’s less than 3 miles one way!) and your reward is the 80-foot high waterfall, the tallest single-drop waterfall in the national park.
192 habitants recommandent
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailThe Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail twists and turns for six-miles, forming a one-way looping scenic drive through the Great Smoky Mountains. The drive along Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail begins at the Noah “Bud” Ogle farmstead, where you can take a walking tour of the historic buildings and pick up a tour map of the roadway sights. The trailhead for Rainbow Falls can be found just beyond the farmstead, a moderate hike to a stunning waterfall. It’s a 5.4-mile roundtrip hike to Rainbow Falls (it’s less than 3 miles one way!) and your reward is the 80-foot high waterfall, the tallest single-drop waterfall in the national park.
Credited as the highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome sits at 6,643 feet above sea level. It’s the third tallest mountain east of the Mississippi River. Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can travel along the seven-mile stretch of Clingmans Dome Road to Visitors Center and trailhead that leads to the summit’s observation tower. Along Clingmans Dome Road are several scenic areas with pullouts that allow for photo opportunities of the Smoky Mountain range.
21 habitants recommandent
Clingmans Dome Road
Clingmans Dome RoadCredited as the highest point in Tennessee, Clingmans Dome sits at 6,643 feet above sea level. It’s the third tallest mountain east of the Mississippi River. Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park can travel along the seven-mile stretch of Clingmans Dome Road to Visitors Center and trailhead that leads to the summit’s observation tower. Along Clingmans Dome Road are several scenic areas with pullouts that allow for photo opportunities of the Smoky Mountain range.
Hidden Gems
Theses are places that you may not know about or see advertised. While they are popular they can't compete with the mainstream blitz of advertising.
This is a very affordable small and exotic zoo. Has a petting/feeding area. Not near as large as many zoos, but the price reflects that. They always run a groupon special, so buy your tickets on Groupon. One of the best bang for your buck value places in town.
38 habitants recommandent
Aventures en forêt tropicale
109 Nascar DrThis is a very affordable small and exotic zoo. Has a petting/feeding area. Not near as large as many zoos, but the price reflects that. They always run a groupon special, so buy your tickets on Groupon. One of the best bang for your buck value places in town.
This is a large shopping store that many pass by without ever knowing the hidden jewel inside. The owners rescued 4 bears and built and habitat area for them. It's very affordable, and you get to a close up encounter with real live bears. You can even feed them for a couple dollars more. My son absolutely loves this place! Better than the much more expensive O'Ber Gatlinburg bear exhibit.
37 habitants recommandent
Magasin général Three Bears
2861 ParkwayThis is a large shopping store that many pass by without ever knowing the hidden jewel inside. The owners rescued 4 bears and built and habitat area for them. It's very affordable, and you get to a close up encounter with real live bears. You can even feed them for a couple dollars more. My son absolutely loves this place! Better than the much more expensive O'Ber Gatlinburg bear exhibit.
This place is so much fun. My son loved digging and panning for gems. It is not the cheapest place, in fact it's rather expensive. You get to find different types of real gems, fossils, shells, and rocks. Then they tell you about what all you found and give you the option to make it into jewelry for an additional charge of course.
14 habitants recommandent
Mine de gemmes de Pigeon Forge
2865 ParkwayThis place is so much fun. My son loved digging and panning for gems. It is not the cheapest place, in fact it's rather expensive. You get to find different types of real gems, fossils, shells, and rocks. Then they tell you about what all you found and give you the option to make it into jewelry for an additional charge of course.
It's amazing to me how little known this gravity park is. Every heard of Zorbing?.. This is the place! Ride down the hill inside a giant inflated ball, what could be more fun!
40 habitants recommandent
Parc de la Gravité en Plein Air
203 Sugar Hollow RdIt's amazing to me how little known this gravity park is. Every heard of Zorbing?.. This is the place! Ride down the hill inside a giant inflated ball, what could be more fun!
My favorite Zip Line adventure. Worth the drive!
46 habitants recommandent
Wahoo Ziplines Smoky Mountains
605 Stockton DrMy favorite Zip Line adventure. Worth the drive!
HUGE indoor trampoline place and much more. Has a adult and kid ninja warrior course, as well as a toddler room.
14 habitants recommandent
Sevier Air Trampoline and Ninja Warrior Park
266 Collier DrHUGE indoor trampoline place and much more. Has a adult and kid ninja warrior course, as well as a toddler room.
Top Attractions
This is a list of the area's Top Attractions(not including the National Park).
Large outdoor shopping complex with rides, games, attractions, shops, restaurants and more. Anchored by the giant Ferris Wheel, you can't miss it. Also a part of it is Paula Deen's Country Kitchen and Alcatraz East Crime Museum.
369 habitants recommandent
The Island Dr
The Island DriveLarge outdoor shopping complex with rides, games, attractions, shops, restaurants and more. Anchored by the giant Ferris Wheel, you can't miss it. Also a part of it is Paula Deen's Country Kitchen and Alcatraz East Crime Museum.
Like reading history about mobsters, serial killers, and famous criminals? Then this is the place for you! Not recommended for smaller children as there is not a lot for them to do.
71 habitants recommandent
Musée du Crime Alcatraz East
2757 ParkwayLike reading history about mobsters, serial killers, and famous criminals? Then this is the place for you! Not recommended for smaller children as there is not a lot for them to do.
Very nice museum dedicated to the Titanic. Very informative and interactive. We loved it!
266 habitants recommandent
Attraction du Musée Titanic
2134 ParkwayVery nice museum dedicated to the Titanic. Very informative and interactive. We loved it!
O'Ber Gatlinburg has a lot of offer year around! Indoor ice skating, animal habitat, scenic sky lift, alpine slide, and mountain coaster. In the winter they have snow tubing, snow skiing, and snow boarding.
500 habitants recommandent
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdO'Ber Gatlinburg has a lot of offer year around! Indoor ice skating, animal habitat, scenic sky lift, alpine slide, and mountain coaster. In the winter they have snow tubing, snow skiing, and snow boarding.
Year round indoor snow tubing!
100 habitants recommandent
Pigeon Forge Snow - Attraction de Pigeon Forge
2533 Teaster LnYear round indoor snow tubing!
Gatlinburg Space Needle is a classic landmark. At the bottom is a large arcade, and up top a large 360 degree observation deck.
79 habitants recommandent
Gatlinburg Space Needle
155 Historic Nature TrailGatlinburg Space Needle is a classic landmark. At the bottom is a large arcade, and up top a large 360 degree observation deck.
Gatlinburg Sky Lift is a classic. People have been enjoying the views and having their picture made here since the 60s. Great spot to start a family tradition.
Opening in late Spring 2019, new observation deck and the Skybridge.
190 habitants recommandent
Parc Gatlinburg SkyLift
765 ParkwayGatlinburg Sky Lift is a classic. People have been enjoying the views and having their picture made here since the 60s. Great spot to start a family tradition.
Opening in late Spring 2019, new observation deck and the Skybridge.
Parrot Mountain and Gardens is nestled on four acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Hundreds and hundreds of beautiful tropical birds and thousands and thousands of flowers and plants and trees.
102 habitants recommandent
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdParrot Mountain and Gardens is nestled on four acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Hundreds and hundreds of beautiful tropical birds and thousands and thousands of flowers and plants and trees.
The fastest mountain coaster in Gatlinburg. It's a shorter trip, but in my opinion the fastest ride.
50 habitants recommandent
Gatlinburg Mountain Coaster
306 ParkwayThe fastest mountain coaster in Gatlinburg. It's a shorter trip, but in my opinion the fastest ride.
While not as big as Chattanooga or Atlanta, this is a very nice and fun aquarium! The tunnel is amazing.
535 habitants recommandent
Aquarium Ripley des Smokies
88 River RdWhile not as big as Chattanooga or Atlanta, this is a very nice and fun aquarium! The tunnel is amazing.
New exhibit featuring the most famous tabloid scandals and rumors. Area 51, Princess Diana, Bigfoot, and more.
25 habitants recommandent
Beyond The Lens! Fun en famille
2115 ParkwayNew exhibit featuring the most famous tabloid scandals and rumors. Area 51, Princess Diana, Bigfoot, and more.
Rowdy Bear Snowpark has a lot of different activities for the whole family.
17 habitants recommandent
Parc d'aventures Rowdy Bear Ridge
2155 ParkwayRowdy Bear Snowpark has a lot of different activities for the whole family.
Similar to Epcot's "Soarin" this is a state of the art virtual adventure. Very fun experience.
6 habitants recommandent
SkyFly Soar America
131 The Island DrSimilar to Epcot's "Soarin" this is a state of the art virtual adventure. Very fun experience.
This place has so much to do and specializes in Horseback Riding.
33 habitants recommandent
Jayell Ranch
1131 Jayell RdThis place has so much to do and specializes in Horseback Riding.
Sweets & Desserts
Gatlinburg has a number of places famous for sweet homemade candy's and desserts.
The best fudge anywhere. Been going here for 30+ years. It's a tradition every visit.
Fudge Shoppe of the Smokies
716 ParkwayThe best fudge anywhere. Been going here for 30+ years. It's a tradition every visit.
Kilwins has all kinds of homemade sweets. I love their chocolate dipped strawberries and candies. White chocolate is my favorite.
15 habitants recommandent
Kilwin's Chocolates
645 ParkwayKilwins has all kinds of homemade sweets. I love their chocolate dipped strawberries and candies. White chocolate is my favorite.
Local candy store made famous viral from the black bear visitor they received one day. Lots of good home made candies.
Aunt Mahalia's Homade Candies Store 2
708 ParkwayLocal candy store made famous viral from the black bear visitor they received one day. Lots of good home made candies.
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen was founded in 1950. The original place for Gatlinburg Taffy logs.
26 habitants recommandent
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen at The Village
744 ParkwayOle Smoky Candy Kitchen was founded in 1950. The original place for Gatlinburg Taffy logs.