Mitzi’s Favs- A Guidebook

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Mitzi’s Favs- A Guidebook

It's All about the Hiking

The Roaring Fork is a 5.5-mile-long, one-way, loop drive through the park. At several points you can get out and hike, explore, or continue driving to sightsee. My favorites: Easy hike: Noah “Bud” Ogle- self-guiding nature trail offers a walking tour of an authentic mountain farmstead. Moderate hike: Grotto Falls- Moderately Strenuous: Rainbow Falls- *Gatlinburg
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
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The Roaring Fork is a 5.5-mile-long, one-way, loop drive through the park. At several points you can get out and hike, explore, or continue driving to sightsee. My favorites: Easy hike: Noah “Bud” Ogle- self-guiding nature trail offers a walking tour of an authentic mountain farmstead. Moderate hike: Grotto Falls- Moderately Strenuous: Rainbow Falls- *Gatlinburg
Moderate hike: Grotto Falls is a pull off on the Roaring Fork (a 5.5-mile-long, one-way, loop drive through the park). Roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 2.6 miles and takes about 2-3 hours. So worth it, one of our favs. Plan to jump in and get refreshed! *Gatlinburg
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Cascata Grotto
Trillium Gap Trail
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Moderate hike: Grotto Falls is a pull off on the Roaring Fork (a 5.5-mile-long, one-way, loop drive through the park). Roundtrip distance to the waterfall is 2.6 miles and takes about 2-3 hours. So worth it, one of our favs. Plan to jump in and get refreshed! *Gatlinburg
Moderately Strenuous: Rainbow Falls- one of the park's most popular waterfalls. The hike to the falls is 5.4 miles roundtrip. If you plan to attempt this hike, be sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots and carry plenty of water and snacks. *Gatlinburg
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Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail
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Moderately Strenuous: Rainbow Falls- one of the park's most popular waterfalls. The hike to the falls is 5.4 miles roundtrip. If you plan to attempt this hike, be sure to wear sturdy hiking shoes or boots and carry plenty of water and snacks. *Gatlinburg
From the Sugarlands Visitor Center drive 8.7 miles south along Newfound Gap Road, parking on left. You will find Arch Rock 1.4 mile up that trail. A beautiful staircase sculpted through the rock.
Arch rock
Alum Cave Trail
From the Sugarlands Visitor Center drive 8.7 miles south along Newfound Gap Road, parking on left. You will find Arch Rock 1.4 mile up that trail. A beautiful staircase sculpted through the rock.
From the Sugarlands Visitor Center drive 8.7 miles south along Newfound Gap Road, parking on left. Alum Cave is a 2.3 mile hike at Trailhead. You will find Arch Rock 1.4 mile up that trail. Alum Cave Bluff is not a cave, but rather a massive concave overhang that towers 75-80 feet high. During the mid-1800s, the Epsom Salts Manufacturing Company mined the cave for Epsom salts, and locals used the salts to add pigment to their clothes. The cave was also mined during the Civil War. Soldiers scoured the cave for saltpeter used to produce gunpowder.
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Alum Cave Trail
Alum Cave Trail
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From the Sugarlands Visitor Center drive 8.7 miles south along Newfound Gap Road, parking on left. Alum Cave is a 2.3 mile hike at Trailhead. You will find Arch Rock 1.4 mile up that trail. Alum Cave Bluff is not a cave, but rather a massive concave overhang that towers 75-80 feet high. During the mid-1800s, the Epsom Salts Manufacturing Company mined the cave for Epsom salts, and locals used the salts to add pigment to their clothes. The cave was also mined during the Civil War. Soldiers scoured the cave for saltpeter used to produce gunpowder.
From the Sugarlands Visitor Center, drive 8.7 miles south along Newfound Gap Road parking on left. Take advantage of the public restrooms located in the parking lot. Trailhead has a sign indicating the distance to each major landmark along the way. 1.4 miles to Arch Rock and 2.3 miles to Alum Cave Bluffs. Many people decide to turn around at the cave, but keep trekking onward to Mt. Leconte. Should you reach the summit, breathtaking views from the third-highest peak in the smokies at 6,593 feet. Mount Le Conte is one of the highest peaks in the Appalachian Mountains rising 5,301 ft (1,616 m) from its base. Total 11.5 miles round trip- Absolutely Amazing!
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Mount LeConte Lodge
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From the Sugarlands Visitor Center, drive 8.7 miles south along Newfound Gap Road parking on left. Take advantage of the public restrooms located in the parking lot. Trailhead has a sign indicating the distance to each major landmark along the way. 1.4 miles to Arch Rock and 2.3 miles to Alum Cave Bluffs. Many people decide to turn around at the cave, but keep trekking onward to Mt. Leconte. Should you reach the summit, breathtaking views from the third-highest peak in the smokies at 6,593 feet. Mount Le Conte is one of the highest peaks in the Appalachian Mountains rising 5,301 ft (1,616 m) from its base. Total 11.5 miles round trip- Absolutely Amazing!
Great Summit and lookout at the top! Great hike with breath taking views. We tried to count how many stairs were on the 1.9 mile hike (3.8 mile roundtrip). Guess??? On our hike down we loved splashing in the water and playing on the rocks at the first footbridge near the parking.
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Chimney Tops
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Great Summit and lookout at the top! Great hike with breath taking views. We tried to count how many stairs were on the 1.9 mile hike (3.8 mile roundtrip). Guess??? On our hike down we loved splashing in the water and playing on the rocks at the first footbridge near the parking.
I have actually never done this hike, but, The Laurel Falls trail is the most popular hike in the SMNP because it is a relatively easy 2.6 mile roundtrip hike that is paved and provides hikers with an incredible view only of an 80-foot high waterfall. Directions: From downtown Gatlinburg, drive towards the National Park. When you see the Sugarlands Visitor Center, make a right turn on Little River Rd. Drive 3.5 miles to the trailhead with parking lots on either side of the road.
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Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls Trail
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I have actually never done this hike, but, The Laurel Falls trail is the most popular hike in the SMNP because it is a relatively easy 2.6 mile roundtrip hike that is paved and provides hikers with an incredible view only of an 80-foot high waterfall. Directions: From downtown Gatlinburg, drive towards the National Park. When you see the Sugarlands Visitor Center, make a right turn on Little River Rd. Drive 3.5 miles to the trailhead with parking lots on either side of the road.
This is not really a hike, just our favorite stop off Little River Rd on our way to Townsend. Beautiful drop off of the Little River with a cliff to jump off into the deep sink. A must stop if you are in the area!
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The Sinks
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This is not really a hike, just our favorite stop off Little River Rd on our way to Townsend. Beautiful drop off of the Little River with a cliff to jump off into the deep sink. A must stop if you are in the area!
Approx 3 miles from the Cabin you can find the best watering hole to play and float in! Perfect summertime picnic Directions: From the Cabin head East (left) on 321 away from town for approx. 3 miles. When you see Hungry Bear BBQ restaurant on the left, prepare to turn right. The entrance to Greenbrier is marked by a Smoky Mountain National Park sign on the right, but it is easy to miss.
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Greenbrier Cove
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Approx 3 miles from the Cabin you can find the best watering hole to play and float in! Perfect summertime picnic Directions: From the Cabin head East (left) on 321 away from town for approx. 3 miles. When you see Hungry Bear BBQ restaurant on the left, prepare to turn right. The entrance to Greenbrier is marked by a Smoky Mountain National Park sign on the right, but it is easy to miss.
This moderate four-mile roundtrip hike offers an old cemetery, creek views, historic buildings, and a 40-foot cascading waterfall. To reach Fern Branch Falls, veer left at the fork in the trail and keep going one mile. Directions: From the Cabin head East on 321 approximately 3 miles. When you see Hungry Bear BBQ on the left, prepare to turn right. The entrance to Greenbrier is marked by a Smoky Mountain National Park entrance sign on the right. On Greenbrier Road drive approx 3.1 miles and reach a fork in the road. Keep right at the fork and continue approximately 0.9 miles to the parking area and trailhead.
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Porters Creek Trail
Porters Creek Trail
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This moderate four-mile roundtrip hike offers an old cemetery, creek views, historic buildings, and a 40-foot cascading waterfall. To reach Fern Branch Falls, veer left at the fork in the trail and keep going one mile. Directions: From the Cabin head East on 321 approximately 3 miles. When you see Hungry Bear BBQ on the left, prepare to turn right. The entrance to Greenbrier is marked by a Smoky Mountain National Park entrance sign on the right. On Greenbrier Road drive approx 3.1 miles and reach a fork in the road. Keep right at the fork and continue approximately 0.9 miles to the parking area and trailhead.
We have only made it to the actual Falls once because we never seem to want to leave Midnight Hole! At 1.4 miles from the trailhead, you’ll reach Midnight Hole, a six-foot fall drop into a deep plunge pool of exceptional clarity. Plan to get wet and maybe take a jump off with the locals! Roughly three-quarters of a mile past Midnight Hole, a hitching post clues you in to the side trail leading to a bench that overlooks Mouse Creek Falls. It’s a serene, almost dreamy scene. Mouse Creek tumbles down a two-tiered, 45-foot drop into Big Creek. Directions: This trail, approx 60 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, is easy to find via I-40 East. Take I-40 to the Waterville Road Exit #451. Once you cross the Pigeon River, proceed approx 2 miles to a four-way intersection – continue straight. The road will turn into a gravel road and dead-end into the parking area. *East of Gatlinburg
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Mouse Creek Falls
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We have only made it to the actual Falls once because we never seem to want to leave Midnight Hole! At 1.4 miles from the trailhead, you’ll reach Midnight Hole, a six-foot fall drop into a deep plunge pool of exceptional clarity. Plan to get wet and maybe take a jump off with the locals! Roughly three-quarters of a mile past Midnight Hole, a hitching post clues you in to the side trail leading to a bench that overlooks Mouse Creek Falls. It’s a serene, almost dreamy scene. Mouse Creek tumbles down a two-tiered, 45-foot drop into Big Creek. Directions: This trail, approx 60 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, is easy to find via I-40 East. Take I-40 to the Waterville Road Exit #451. Once you cross the Pigeon River, proceed approx 2 miles to a four-way intersection – continue straight. The road will turn into a gravel road and dead-end into the parking area. *East of Gatlinburg
A must do if you head to Charokee. Super short and easy walk with stairs to waterfall. 5 min hike to huge beautiful fall. *Cherokee
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Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee Reservation
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A must do if you head to Charokee. Super short and easy walk with stairs to waterfall. 5 min hike to huge beautiful fall. *Cherokee

Local Food and Bar Scene

In our hood: Our favorite neighborhood restaurant for lunch, dinner, drinks, with entertainment most nights. Live local music 9:00 Saturdays and music trivia, Jam night or Karaoke share the calendar. http://threejimmys.com/entertainment/
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Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East Parkway
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In our hood: Our favorite neighborhood restaurant for lunch, dinner, drinks, with entertainment most nights. Live local music 9:00 Saturdays and music trivia, Jam night or Karaoke share the calendar. http://threejimmys.com/entertainment/
In our hood: Amazing hand tossed brick oven pizza and loaded antipasto. NY Owners greet you at the door. Closed Mondays.
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Taste of Italy
1235 East Pkwy
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In our hood: Amazing hand tossed brick oven pizza and loaded antipasto. NY Owners greet you at the door. Closed Mondays.
In our hood: steak house with good starters and good prices.
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Alamo Steakhouse
705 East Pkwy
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In our hood: steak house with good starters and good prices.
In our hood: So close to the cabin. Total breakfast dive but super fun for kids when they bring out pizza size pancakes!
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Little House of Pancakes
807 East Pkwy
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In our hood: So close to the cabin. Total breakfast dive but super fun for kids when they bring out pizza size pancakes!
In the hood: British-themed 2-floor haunt with pub grub, hot tea & lots of beer choices, plus darts, games & live music.
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The Fox & Parrot Tavern
1065 Glades Rd
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In the hood: British-themed 2-floor haunt with pub grub, hot tea & lots of beer choices, plus darts, games & live music.
In the Arts & Crafts Community, Old-world-style teahouse serving tea, sandwiches & muffins in a rustic mountain setting.
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Wild Plum Tea Room
555 Buckhorn Rd
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In the Arts & Crafts Community, Old-world-style teahouse serving tea, sandwiches & muffins in a rustic mountain setting.
In the hood: Perfect quick stop for legit bar-b-q. Great for take out too!
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Hungry Bear BBQ
2263 East Pkwy
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In the hood: Perfect quick stop for legit bar-b-q. Great for take out too!
Downtown: Always seating, quick service and great Mexican Food! Roof top bar and an awesome view of downtown. Temp faith with the Donkey Ride!
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Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
735 Parkway
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Downtown: Always seating, quick service and great Mexican Food! Roof top bar and an awesome view of downtown. Temp faith with the Donkey Ride!
Downtown: Down-to-earth watering hole featuring hearty pub grub, TVs for sports fans & indoor/outdoor seating. Wonderful food and drinks. Easy and quiet.
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Tom & Earl's Back Alley Grill
651 Parkway
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Downtown: Down-to-earth watering hole featuring hearty pub grub, TVs for sports fans & indoor/outdoor seating. Wonderful food and drinks. Easy and quiet.
Downtown: They are really good at being a "Dick". Horrible and rude service that is comical! Don't be surprised when they shove a paper hat on your head. Kids love that they are allowed to throw straws and napkins at your waiter and adults love the great food and fun drinks!
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Dick's Last Resort - Gatlinburg
903 Parkway
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Downtown: They are really good at being a "Dick". Horrible and rude service that is comical! Don't be surprised when they shove a paper hat on your head. Kids love that they are allowed to throw straws and napkins at your waiter and adults love the great food and fun drinks!
Downtown: We called for take out during covid and the surprise of one of the best pizzas we ever had was waiting in a box! A bit hard to find (865)436-4345
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Best Italian on the Parkway
710 Parkway
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Downtown: We called for take out during covid and the surprise of one of the best pizzas we ever had was waiting in a box! A bit hard to find (865)436-4345
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Mountain Deli
343 N Main St
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You could walk down the new trail (old RR tracks) from the house. Specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, breakfast till 11:30 and lunch till 4:30.
Southern Streams CoffeeHouse
You could walk down the new trail (old RR tracks) from the house. Specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, breakfast till 11:30 and lunch till 4:30.

Destination Dining and Eats

If you have never had a "Hot, Fresh, Now" doughnut, now is the time! Look for the sign out front to be on and that means they just came out of the oven. *Pigeon Forge
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Krispy Kreme Pigeon Forge
4074 Parkway
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If you have never had a "Hot, Fresh, Now" doughnut, now is the time! Look for the sign out front to be on and that means they just came out of the oven. *Pigeon Forge
his is a fun Dinner Show for the entire family. Mouth dropping when they slap an entire roasted chicken on your plate! They even give you doggie bags if you don't finish. The show is entertaining and well done. *Pigeon Forge
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Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 Parkway
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his is a fun Dinner Show for the entire family. Mouth dropping when they slap an entire roasted chicken on your plate! They even give you doggie bags if you don't finish. The show is entertaining and well done. *Pigeon Forge
Homemade fresh bread fills the air followed by an amazing menu featuring Biltmore wines and may special dishes- my favorites Shrimp and Grits and Pimiento Cheese BLT! Outdoor seating really makes for a perfect experience. *Pigeon Forge
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The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill St
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Homemade fresh bread fills the air followed by an amazing menu featuring Biltmore wines and may special dishes- my favorites Shrimp and Grits and Pimiento Cheese BLT! Outdoor seating really makes for a perfect experience. *Pigeon Forge
Kids had a blast catching our lunch! Owners are there helping you every step of the way and cooking it up for you. They were awesome. *East Sevierville
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English Mountain Trout Farm
291 Blowing Cave Rd
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Kids had a blast catching our lunch! Owners are there helping you every step of the way and cooking it up for you. They were awesome. *East Sevierville
I was unable to check this out due to timing, but the next time I am tubing in Townsend I am checking this converted wedding chapel right on the river out for sure. If you get there before I do let me know what you think! *TownsendI was unable to check this out due to timing, but the next time I am tubing in Townsend I am checking this converted wedding chapel right on the river out for sure. If you get there before I do let me know what you think!
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The Townsend Abbey
7765 River Rd
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I was unable to check this out due to timing, but the next time I am tubing in Townsend I am checking this converted wedding chapel right on the river out for sure. If you get there before I do let me know what you think! *TownsendI was unable to check this out due to timing, but the next time I am tubing in Townsend I am checking this converted wedding chapel right on the river out for sure. If you get there before I do let me know what you think!
Yes this Cafe serves the best bar-b-q out of a school bus! What a site to see. On the way to NC, white water rafting, Mouse Creek Falls, Midnight Hole *East of Gatlinburg
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Docs 321 Cafe
4572 Hooper Hwy
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Yes this Cafe serves the best bar-b-q out of a school bus! What a site to see. On the way to NC, white water rafting, Mouse Creek Falls, Midnight Hole *East of Gatlinburg
If you have ever wanted to find your own Food Network, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives- well here it is! Located in a Gas station, they serve only homemade lemonade and sweet tea (unless you want to get out of your seat and purchase any beverage from the Citgo counter 3 steps away) and amazing burgers, fries and Frito pie. FYI- cash only. *East Sevierville
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Chubbys
2659 Newport Hwy
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If you have ever wanted to find your own Food Network, Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives- well here it is! Located in a Gas station, they serve only homemade lemonade and sweet tea (unless you want to get out of your seat and purchase any beverage from the Citgo counter 3 steps away) and amazing burgers, fries and Frito pie. FYI- cash only. *East Sevierville
Fresh food and nice dishes. In Charokee- Harrah's Casino Resort. *Charokee
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BRIO Tuscan Grille
777 Casino Dr
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Fresh food and nice dishes. In Charokee- Harrah's Casino Resort. *Charokee
BURGER MASTER DRIVE IN If you are just passing through Townsend or if you go tubing at River Rat, this place has the best hamburgers, fries and shakes! And right in the driveway for tubing! Only open summers *Townsend
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BURGER MASTER DRIVE IN If you are just passing through Townsend or if you go tubing at River Rat, this place has the best hamburgers, fries and shakes! And right in the driveway for tubing! Only open summers *Townsend

Essentials in the Hood

1 mile from cabin. Decent grocery store that has everything with bakery and deli.
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Food City
1219 East Pkwy
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1 mile from cabin. Decent grocery store that has everything with bakery and deli.
1 mile from the cabin. This place has the best variety and prices than the others in the area.
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Park Liquor Store
1235 East Pkwy
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1 mile from the cabin. This place has the best variety and prices than the others in the area.
1 mile from cabin
Fastop Gas Station
1339 East Pkwy
1 mile from cabin

Activities

Coming from the land of Disney, I have to say I love Dollywood!!! Easy to get around and tons of awesome rides and shows. *Pigeon Forge
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Dollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks Boulevard
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Coming from the land of Disney, I have to say I love Dollywood!!! Easy to get around and tons of awesome rides and shows. *Pigeon Forge
Drive up or take the Ober Areal Tramway from downtown. Winter offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing! Winter tubing sells out fast so buy passes ahead. Summer time offers amusement park with tons to do even water slides.
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Ober Gatlinburg Snow Tubing
1339 Ski Mountain Rd
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Drive up or take the Ober Areal Tramway from downtown. Winter offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing! Winter tubing sells out fast so buy passes ahead. Summer time offers amusement park with tons to do even water slides.
Enclosed gondola ride from downtown Gat to the top off Snow Mountain. A little pricey
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Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain Rd
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Enclosed gondola ride from downtown Gat to the top off Snow Mountain. A little pricey
Tastings all day! $5 then they give you a $5 coupon to buy, so would you call it free free? Take it and buy a mason jar full of your favorite moonshine; makes a great local gift to take back home. The stage out front has had live Bluegrass or Folk music playing every time I have walked by. *Gatlinburg
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Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 Parkway
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Tastings all day! $5 then they give you a $5 coupon to buy, so would you call it free free? Take it and buy a mason jar full of your favorite moonshine; makes a great local gift to take back home. The stage out front has had live Bluegrass or Folk music playing every time I have walked by. *Gatlinburg
If you haven’t gone to an aquarium lately you will get your fix with all the amazing exhibits. *Gatlinburg
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River Rd
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If you haven’t gone to an aquarium lately you will get your fix with all the amazing exhibits. *Gatlinburg
Theme Park Dining and Play- Gondola, Zipline, Mountain Coaster, AnaVista Tower, Treetop Skywalk, Gem Mining, TreeVenture, Splash Pad, BearVenture, Treehouse Playground *Gatlinburg
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Anakeesta
576 Parkway
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Theme Park Dining and Play- Gondola, Zipline, Mountain Coaster, AnaVista Tower, Treetop Skywalk, Gem Mining, TreeVenture, Splash Pad, BearVenture, Treehouse Playground *Gatlinburg
Zip Line! Top notch and management was great. *East of Gatlinburg
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CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow Rd
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Zip Line! Top notch and management was great. *East of Gatlinburg
This Ain't No Cow Pasture Ride! It's on Mountain Trails, the terrain is not flat. *East of Gatlinburg
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Sugarlands Riding Stables
1409 Parkway
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This Ain't No Cow Pasture Ride! It's on Mountain Trails, the terrain is not flat. *East of Gatlinburg
Kids loved it! Adults did too! Our guide's name was Ewok- the best. *East of Gatlinburg
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater
3630 Hartford Rd
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Kids loved it! Adults did too! Our guide's name was Ewok- the best. *East of Gatlinburg
There are tons of places to go tubing but, we loved this outfit. So friendly and easy. Plus has the best hamburger stop in the driveway! Has 2 runs (Fast and bumpy and at the other location just down the street is Lazy). We even got a summer pass. *Townsend
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Tubing Outpost B
8435 TN-73
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There are tons of places to go tubing but, we loved this outfit. So friendly and easy. Plus has the best hamburger stop in the driveway! Has 2 runs (Fast and bumpy and at the other location just down the street is Lazy). We even got a summer pass. *Townsend
Fun stop off the road to hand out to play in the water with plenty of parking. *Towsend
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The Townsend Wye
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Fun stop off the road to hand out to play in the water with plenty of parking. *Towsend
This small winery is a great stop! Friendly tasting room with many different wines to taste and buy. *Townsend
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Cades Cove Cellars
7126 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
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This small winery is a great stop! Friendly tasting room with many different wines to taste and buy. *Townsend
Fun spot to goof around and take fun pictures. Near The Abby. *Townsend
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Swinging Bridge
7802 W Old Hwy 73
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Fun spot to goof around and take fun pictures. Near The Abby. *Townsend
The caves have different parts to them and was very interesting. Kids walked out knowing all about stalagmites and stalactites! Would be a great rainy day activity. *Townsend
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Grotte di Tuckaleechee
825 Cavern Rd
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The caves have different parts to them and was very interesting. Kids walked out knowing all about stalagmites and stalactites! Would be a great rainy day activity. *Townsend
Everyone asks which caves are better Tuckaleechee or Forbidden... the answer is both! They are a bit different from each other so it just depends what direction you want to go. The caves have different parts to them with stalagmites and stalactites! Good rainy day activity. *East Sevierville
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Caverne Proibite
455 Blowing Cave Rd
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Everyone asks which caves are better Tuckaleechee or Forbidden... the answer is both! They are a bit different from each other so it just depends what direction you want to go. The caves have different parts to them with stalagmites and stalactites! Good rainy day activity. *East Sevierville
The small farming community in East Tennessee, Chestnut Hill, is home to one of the state’s most iconic businesses – Bush’s Baked Beans. It all started in 1897, when local farmer A.J. Bush founded a general store and, later, a tomato cannery. It's all there to see with a FREE museum, store and cafe. Open mon-sat 10-3:00Free to the public. If you visit Forbidden Caverns, Trout Farm, this is a must stop in while in the area as well as the Covered Bridge. *East Sevierville
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Centro visitatori di Bush
3901 US-411
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The small farming community in East Tennessee, Chestnut Hill, is home to one of the state’s most iconic businesses – Bush’s Baked Beans. It all started in 1897, when local farmer A.J. Bush founded a general store and, later, a tomato cannery. It's all there to see with a FREE museum, store and cafe. Open mon-sat 10-3:00Free to the public. If you visit Forbidden Caverns, Trout Farm, this is a must stop in while in the area as well as the Covered Bridge. *East Sevierville
We came upon this COVERED bridge by accident and had to check out this beautiful piece of history from 1875. *East Sevierville
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Harrisburg Covered Bridge
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We came upon this COVERED bridge by accident and had to check out this beautiful piece of history from 1875. *East Sevierville
Small trout farm that sets you up with pole and bait to catch your lunch. They also have gem panning there too. My son loves to find the treasures and said they have "good ones". *East Sevierville
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English Mountain Trout Farm
291 Blowing Cave Rd
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Small trout farm that sets you up with pole and bait to catch your lunch. They also have gem panning there too. My son loves to find the treasures and said they have "good ones". *East Sevierville
Zorbing! When you come run, jump, dive, climb, or crawl into the O.G.O ball, a minute and a half of laughter and happiness is what Zorbing is! *Pigeon Forge
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Parco di Gravità all'Aperto
203 Sugar Hollow Rd
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Zorbing! When you come run, jump, dive, climb, or crawl into the O.G.O ball, a minute and a half of laughter and happiness is what Zorbing is! *Pigeon Forge
Robby Bowman from the show 'Forged in Fire' is one on one with you, teaching you how to design and build your knife! Really unique and really special! Make a reservation. *Pigeon Forge
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Iron Mountain Metal Craft
172 Old Mill Ave
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Robby Bowman from the show 'Forged in Fire' is one on one with you, teaching you how to design and build your knife! Really unique and really special! Make a reservation. *Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is like the Los Vegas of TN. There are too many places to list. 100's of Dinner Shows ( I love the Dixie Stamped and Hatfield McCoy shows), theme parks, arcades and go-cart racing, magic and every other show imaginable. Pick one and have fun!
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Pigeon Forge
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Pigeon Forge is like the Los Vegas of TN. There are too many places to list. 100's of Dinner Shows ( I love the Dixie Stamped and Hatfield McCoy shows), theme parks, arcades and go-cart racing, magic and every other show imaginable. Pick one and have fun!
Cherokee is a town on the reservation home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, in western North Carolina. At Oconaluftee Indian Village, the 18th-century Cherokee lifestyle is preserved via live demonstrations. In summer at the outdoor Mountainside Theatre, the drama "Unto These Hills" tells the tribal story around the campfire. And live local music on stage. Stop off at Mingo Falls on the way! * Cherokee
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Oconaluftee Indian Village
218 Drama Rd
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Cherokee is a town on the reservation home of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, in western North Carolina. At Oconaluftee Indian Village, the 18th-century Cherokee lifestyle is preserved via live demonstrations. In summer at the outdoor Mountainside Theatre, the drama "Unto These Hills" tells the tribal story around the campfire. And live local music on stage. Stop off at Mingo Falls on the way! * Cherokee
Casino has all the gambling plus fine shopping and restaurants. *Cherokee
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort
777 Casino Dr
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Casino has all the gambling plus fine shopping and restaurants. *Cherokee

Best Small Town USA

Downtown or called The Parkway, Beautiful Gatlinburg is a strip of fun through the valley of the the Great Smokey Mountains full of shopping, restaurants, Old Time photo shops, wax museums, moonshine tastings and putt putt gulf on the mountain side! July has local folk artist, dancers, and music lining the streets. And in December it is lite up to the fullest to welcome the holidays.
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Gatlinburg
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Downtown or called The Parkway, Beautiful Gatlinburg is a strip of fun through the valley of the the Great Smokey Mountains full of shopping, restaurants, Old Time photo shops, wax museums, moonshine tastings and putt putt gulf on the mountain side! July has local folk artist, dancers, and music lining the streets. And in December it is lite up to the fullest to welcome the holidays.

Shopping and Rare Finds

This entire area is an 8 mile loop of craftsmen and local artist with blown glass, pottery, art galleries, wood carvings and more. Cafes and local bakery too. *Gatlinburg
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Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades Road
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This entire area is an 8 mile loop of craftsmen and local artist with blown glass, pottery, art galleries, wood carvings and more. Cafes and local bakery too. *Gatlinburg
On the way to Midnight Hole or White water rafting - a must stop in for an ice cream or a country trinket. *East of Gatlinburg
Big Creek Country Store
67 Mount Sterling Road
On the way to Midnight Hole or White water rafting - a must stop in for an ice cream or a country trinket. *East of Gatlinburg
This place is huge! My boys loved it. Downstairs is like a museum with swords from different movies and fossils and.. and... and! Prices are so reasonable and great place to pick up a little souvenir. *Sevierville
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Smoky Mountain Knife Works
2320 Winfield Dunn Pkwy
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This place is huge! My boys loved it. Downstairs is like a museum with swords from different movies and fossils and.. and... and! Prices are so reasonable and great place to pick up a little souvenir. *Sevierville
An old Five & Dime Store that has kitchen and home decor, candy by the pound and top brand active and foot wear. easy to spend an hour in here! *Knoxville
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Mast General Store
402 S Gay St
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An old Five & Dime Store that has kitchen and home decor, candy by the pound and top brand active and foot wear. easy to spend an hour in here! *Knoxville