River's Edge
Food scene
Delicious fresh food menu for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. On Friday and Saturday nights, they have dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
156 residents recomanen
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdDelicious fresh food menu for breakfast, brunch, or lunch. On Friday and Saturday nights, they have dinner. Closed Sunday and Monday.
A casual, new American restaurant with a scratch-made kitchen specializing in farm-to table menu items.
498 residents recomanen
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayA casual, new American restaurant with a scratch-made kitchen specializing in farm-to table menu items.
This is the owners' favorite, hidden gem, restaurant for fine dining in the smokies. Reservations are recommended.
202 residents recomanen
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayThis is the owners' favorite, hidden gem, restaurant for fine dining in the smokies. Reservations are recommended.
Sightseeing
Looking for rollercoasters and amusement park fun? Dollywood is your place!
797 residents recomanen
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdLooking for rollercoasters and amusement park fun? Dollywood is your place!
Make your own knife! They offer beginner to intermediate lessons these include horseshoe knives and railroad spike knives. Prices range from $20-100.
9 residents recomanen
Iron Mountain Metal Craft
172 Old Mill AveMake your own knife! They offer beginner to intermediate lessons these include horseshoe knives and railroad spike knives. Prices range from $20-100.
Enjoy a peaceful day floating down the water. They offer individual and group rates.
167 residents recomanen
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdEnjoy a peaceful day floating down the water. They offer individual and group rates.
Hit the slopes year round at America's first indoor snow park. Race down the slopes on a tube or build a snow man & it's always 60-70 degrees inside! Parents can watch kids tube for free!
100 residents recomanen
Pigeon Forge Snow - Atracció de Pigeon Forge
2533 Teaster LnHit the slopes year round at America's first indoor snow park. Race down the slopes on a tube or build a snow man & it's always 60-70 degrees inside! Parents can watch kids tube for free!
Ride a gondola to the top of the mountain for family activities ranging from live music, beautiful gardens, to a roller coaster at the top of the mountain.
453 residents recomanen
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayRide a gondola to the top of the mountain for family activities ranging from live music, beautiful gardens, to a roller coaster at the top of the mountain.
The Cades Cove Loop Road is a historic, scenic drive where you'll see historic buildings, wildlife, & beautiful mountain views. It is about an hour from the cabin and best accessed through Townsend.
761 residents recomanen
Cades Cove
The Cades Cove Loop Road is a historic, scenic drive where you'll see historic buildings, wildlife, & beautiful mountain views. It is about an hour from the cabin and best accessed through Townsend.
Our family likes this area of the Smoky Mountain National Park for picnicking and "rock hopping". If you take Line Springs road, and continue East past Laurel Falls to 441, travel SE farther into the park to this area.
12 residents recomanen
Àrea de pícnic de Chimneys
Our family likes this area of the Smoky Mountain National Park for picnicking and "rock hopping". If you take Line Springs road, and continue East past Laurel Falls to 441, travel SE farther into the park to this area.
This is a beautiful, wooded, scenic drive best accessed through Gatlinburg by turning away from the main street at light 8. When you reach the fork in the road, stay right to reenter the park. The Roaring Fork portion is sometimes closed in winter months.
Cherokee Orchard Road
Cherokee Orchard RoadThis is a beautiful, wooded, scenic drive best accessed through Gatlinburg by turning away from the main street at light 8. When you reach the fork in the road, stay right to reenter the park. The Roaring Fork portion is sometimes closed in winter months.
Hiking
Laurel Falls is a popular, moderate hike with a 2.6 mile roundtrip paved trail to a beautiful waterfall. The trailhead can be accessed by continuing East into the park after entering via Line Springs Rd. The trailhead is about 20-25 minutes from the cabin.
133 residents recomanen
Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls TrailLaurel Falls is a popular, moderate hike with a 2.6 mile roundtrip paved trail to a beautiful waterfall. The trailhead can be accessed by continuing East into the park after entering via Line Springs Rd. The trailhead is about 20-25 minutes from the cabin.
The highest point in SMNP and Tennessee at 6,643 feet. Hike up the paved half mile trail to the observation tower. It is about 1 hour & 10 minutes from the cabin. Go through Wears Valley to avoid the traffic in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The road to Clingman's Dome is closed seasonally.
319 residents recomanen
Clingmans Dome
The highest point in SMNP and Tennessee at 6,643 feet. Hike up the paved half mile trail to the observation tower. It is about 1 hour & 10 minutes from the cabin. Go through Wears Valley to avoid the traffic in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. The road to Clingman's Dome is closed seasonally.
Grotto Falls is accessible via a 2.6 mile round trip hike from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. It is the only water fall in the park that you can walk behind.
111 residents recomanen
Cascada Grotto
Trillium Gap TrailGrotto Falls is accessible via a 2.6 mile round trip hike from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail. It is the only water fall in the park that you can walk behind.
City/town information
Head into Pigeon Forge to experience the shows, activities (like go carting or mini golf), and see a bit of history as well. The Old Mill area is a bit of a reprieve from the bustle of Parkway.
500 residents recomanen
Pigeon Forge
Head into Pigeon Forge to experience the shows, activities (like go carting or mini golf), and see a bit of history as well. The Old Mill area is a bit of a reprieve from the bustle of Parkway.
Wears Valley is a quaint town with shops and other attractions. We recommend going through Wears Valley to access the Smoky Mountain National Park to avoid the traffic.
66 residents recomanen
Wears Valley
Wears Valley is a quaint town with shops and other attractions. We recommend going through Wears Valley to access the Smoky Mountain National Park to avoid the traffic.
Gaitlinburg is a historic town with a "touristy" feel. It's a place you need to visit, at some point, but be prepared for crowds and traffic.
660 residents recomanen
Gatlinburg
Gaitlinburg is a historic town with a "touristy" feel. It's a place you need to visit, at some point, but be prepared for crowds and traffic.
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Full Guest Guide
You can view our full Guest Guide to staying at River's Edge Cabin in our guest book. There is a magazine copy that you will find in the cabin, or check your messages for a link to our digital version.
We are so glad you are staying at River's Edge Cabin in the Smoky Mountains!