Guidebook for Great Smoky Mountains Local Area
Food Scene
Check this place out for wine tasting, cider tasting, or if you want to grab some food. Every meal is served with delicious fritters and apple julep. We recommend their fried chicken or their trio sampler. By far this is THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN we have had in our life!
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Applewood Farmhouse Grill
220 Apple Valley RdCheck this place out for wine tasting, cider tasting, or if you want to grab some food. Every meal is served with delicious fritters and apple julep. We recommend their fried chicken or their trio sampler. By far this is THE BEST FRIED CHICKEN we have had in our life!
This is a cute hidden tapas bar with a HUGE selection of wine. Come here if you want to have small plates or just want to experience good wine. There is no other place like this in the local area!! Definitely stop by if you are headed to the Arts and Crafts district or coming back from a hike!
25 habitants recommandent
The Rampant Lion
734 Powdermill RdThis is a cute hidden tapas bar with a HUGE selection of wine. Come here if you want to have small plates or just want to experience good wine. There is no other place like this in the local area!! Definitely stop by if you are headed to the Arts and Crafts district or coming back from a hike!
I have no doubt had the best European crepes and American pancakes here. Definitely go at a slightly off time - either super early or outside standard lunch hours to avoid the crowds. This place is always packed but rightfully so!!
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Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayI have no doubt had the best European crepes and American pancakes here. Definitely go at a slightly off time - either super early or outside standard lunch hours to avoid the crowds. This place is always packed but rightfully so!!
Steakhouse near a raging rushing river. Steaks and local caught trout combo is a must! Call ahead or ask to sit at the bar if the lines are too long.
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The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdSteakhouse near a raging rushing river. Steaks and local caught trout combo is a must! Call ahead or ask to sit at the bar if the lines are too long.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
690 Winfield Dunn PkwyCracker Barrel - must try southern cooking
Drinks & Nightlife
If you plan on eating at the Applewood Farmhouse Grill or Restaurant, we recommend you stop by for some organic apple drinks.
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Apple Barn Winery
220 Apple Valley RdIf you plan on eating at the Applewood Farmhouse Grill or Restaurant, we recommend you stop by for some organic apple drinks.
This is the only English Pub in the area. Definitely off the beaten path with a great selection of beers. Lots of locals escape to this place! Located in the Gatlinburg Arts District, this is a great place to make a stop if you're done browsing art and handcraft shops nearby. If you want to try something different, try the Scotch Eggs.
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The Fox & Parrot Tavern
1065 Glades RdThis is the only English Pub in the area. Definitely off the beaten path with a great selection of beers. Lots of locals escape to this place! Located in the Gatlinburg Arts District, this is a great place to make a stop if you're done browsing art and handcraft shops nearby. If you want to try something different, try the Scotch Eggs.
Sightseeing
Explore an underground cavern with stream running through. It is $18 for adults and $8 for children and a very unique place. Tuckaleechee Caverns 825 Cavern Road Townsend, TN 37882 Phone: (865) 448-2274 http://tuckaleecheecaverns.com/history.htm
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Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdExplore an underground cavern with stream running through. It is $18 for adults and $8 for children and a very unique place. Tuckaleechee Caverns 825 Cavern Road Townsend, TN 37882 Phone: (865) 448-2274 http://tuckaleecheecaverns.com/history.htm
Parks & Nature
Another scenic nature drive with some interesting points: the Sink, Meigs Fall. You can do this instead of the drive to Cades Cove if you have limited time. However, we highly encourage you to go to Cades Cove if possible.
Little River Gorge Road
Little River Gorge RoadAnother scenic nature drive with some interesting points: the Sink, Meigs Fall. You can do this instead of the drive to Cades Cove if you have limited time. However, we highly encourage you to go to Cades Cove if possible.
There are a ton of wildlife, historical cabins, churches, and mills to see along the 11 mile paved loop.
http://www.cadescove.net/cades-cove-map-loop-road-guide/
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Cades Cove
There are a ton of wildlife, historical cabins, churches, and mills to see along the 11 mile paved loop.
http://www.cadescove.net/cades-cove-map-loop-road-guide/
This is a medium difficulty hike and will take 4 hours to get up and down so be prepared. The waterfall at the very end is stunning so it will be a day trip. Not recommended if you have kids with you. Check the NPS site to see if there are closures for trail work.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/rainbow-falls-pyv.htm
For other hikes: http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/location.htm
Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls TrailThis is a medium difficulty hike and will take 4 hours to get up and down so be prepared. The waterfall at the very end is stunning so it will be a day trip. Not recommended if you have kids with you. Check the NPS site to see if there are closures for trail work.
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/rainbow-falls-pyv.htm
For other hikes: http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/location.htm
Very neat geological sites with stone steps and walkways. This hike is fairly easy.
For other hikes: http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/location.htm
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Alum Cave Bluffs Trailhead
Very neat geological sites with stone steps and walkways. This hike is fairly easy.
For other hikes: http://www.hikinginthesmokys.com/location.htm
Shopping
If you want to shop, this is the place for you! Get all your favorite brands at the outlets. This is the place to go during TN tax free holiday.
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Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayIf you want to shop, this is the place for you! Get all your favorite brands at the outlets. This is the place to go during TN tax free holiday.
Entertainment & Activities
This is truly a unique local coaster that you can only find built into the side of the mountains. Feel the wind in your hair and the thrill in your chest as you dart through the trees in your single-car coaster ride. During the day you will be able to speed through nature weaving through the trees. At night, you will zip through the woods with light up tracks! $15 for adults and $12 for children.
(865) 365-5000 http://www.smokymountainalpinecoaster.com/
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Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdThis is truly a unique local coaster that you can only find built into the side of the mountains. Feel the wind in your hair and the thrill in your chest as you dart through the trees in your single-car coaster ride. During the day you will be able to speed through nature weaving through the trees. At night, you will zip through the woods with light up tracks! $15 for adults and $12 for children.
(865) 365-5000 http://www.smokymountainalpinecoaster.com/
Dolly Parton's Theme Park
2700 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge TN
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Dollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks BoulevardDolly Parton's Theme Park
2700 Dollywood Lane, Pigeon Forge TN
Gatlinburg
Main town before entering the national park