CP+Rachel's Smokies Guidebook
Drinks & Nightlife
Taste different moonshine flavors. Touristy on the GB strip.
195 residents recomanen
Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayTaste different moonshine flavors. Touristy on the GB strip.
Ole Smoky Barn
131 The Island DrTaste different moonshine flavors. At the Island shopping area
More like a restaurant but features their own local brews
136 residents recomanen
Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwayMore like a restaurant but features their own local brews
More like a restaurant but features their own local brews
140 residents recomanen
Smoky Mountain Popcorn Co.
2530 ParkwayMore like a restaurant but features their own local brews
Sightseeing
Great way to relax and see the park if you want to take a break from hiking! There are also a number of other operators - you may want to call around to see about availability and desired times.
33 residents recomanen
Sugarlands Riding Stables
1409 ParkwayGreat way to relax and see the park if you want to take a break from hiking! There are also a number of other operators - you may want to call around to see about availability and desired times.
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayGreat views of the area and a fun thing to do
Smoky Mountain Riding Stables
1720 East PkwyGreat way to see the area!
Parks & Nature
Legendary views (Please check National Park Service website for hours or call them. Although Clingmans Dome Observation Tower is open year-round, the road leading to it is closed from December 1 through March 31, and whenever weather conditions require.)
41 residents recomanen
Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
Clingmans Dome RoadLegendary views (Please check National Park Service website for hours or call them. Although Clingmans Dome Observation Tower is open year-round, the road leading to it is closed from December 1 through March 31, and whenever weather conditions require.)
Many people's favorite thing to do in the park is to go to Cade’s Cove before opening on Wednesdays or Saturdays. You can ride bikes along the path before cars are allowed in. If you choose car, you can also get out and hike at certain spots. You'll see historic cabins, churchs, animals and great views. Bikes are definitely the best way to see Cade’s Cove. Bike rental is just up the street. Pack a lunch! PRO TIP: make sure you plan for this trip especially during busier seasons. Early in the day is a must. Cars start packing it in as the day goes.
18 residents recomanen
Cades Cove Loop Road
Cades Cove Loop RoadMany people's favorite thing to do in the park is to go to Cade’s Cove before opening on Wednesdays or Saturdays. You can ride bikes along the path before cars are allowed in. If you choose car, you can also get out and hike at certain spots. You'll see historic cabins, churchs, animals and great views. Bikes are definitely the best way to see Cade’s Cove. Bike rental is just up the street. Pack a lunch! PRO TIP: make sure you plan for this trip especially during busier seasons. Early in the day is a must. Cars start packing it in as the day goes.
Shopping
Lots of outlets. Lots of shopping. Lots of outlet shopping!
455 residents recomanen
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayLots of outlets. Lots of shopping. Lots of outlet shopping!
You could spend an entire day shopping for arts and crafts. Really something beautiful for everyone.
159 residents recomanen
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades RoadYou could spend an entire day shopping for arts and crafts. Really something beautiful for everyone.
Essentials
For the Wears Valley area, great place for local groceries, ready to make meals, sandwiches and propane. Friendly local owners!
39 residents recomanen
Whaley's Country Store
1725 Waldens Creek RdFor the Wears Valley area, great place for local groceries, ready to make meals, sandwiches and propane. Friendly local owners!
All your quick needs on Ski Mountain: basics, food / pizza, groceries, booze.
24 residents recomanen
Chalet Village Market
875 Ski Mountain RdAll your quick needs on Ski Mountain: basics, food / pizza, groceries, booze.
Best grocery store in the area with solid grab-n-go options (great for hikes!) as well as a deli for fresh made sandwiches. It’s located at traffic light #3 at the corner of the Parkway and Wears Valley Rd. Awesome place to stop for groceries if you're coming in to Gatlinburg through Pigeon Forge. Great selection and really nice gourmet options. If you have any dietary needs, this is your place. Lots of prepared food options if you want to eat at home.
176 residents recomanen
Publix Pharmacy at Valley Forge Shopping Center
2656 ParkwayBest grocery store in the area with solid grab-n-go options (great for hikes!) as well as a deli for fresh made sandwiches. It’s located at traffic light #3 at the corner of the Parkway and Wears Valley Rd. Awesome place to stop for groceries if you're coming in to Gatlinburg through Pigeon Forge. Great selection and really nice gourmet options. If you have any dietary needs, this is your place. Lots of prepared food options if you want to eat at home.
Has all the essentials and often has BBQ in the parking lot on the weekends.
153 residents recomanen
Food City
1219 East PkwyHas all the essentials and often has BBQ in the parking lot on the weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
Rafting In the Smokies
3595 Hartford RdHighly rated rafting operator in the Smokies
Ziplines, rafting and fun things in the woods
87 residents recomanen
CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Recorregut de tirolina
155 Branam Hollow RdZiplines, rafting and fun things in the woods
Snow sports are available! Great for families, fun and scenery. Ride the cable car up from the top of Ski Mountain to the Gatlinburg strip and back up too.
500 residents recomanen
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdSnow sports are available! Great for families, fun and scenery. Ride the cable car up from the top of Ski Mountain to the Gatlinburg strip and back up too.
Dollywood's Splash Country is a big ol' water park!
274 residents recomanen
Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood's Splash Country is a big ol' water park!
Because it's Dollywood and it's awesome! Sometimes there are coupons online.
797 residents recomanen
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdBecause it's Dollywood and it's awesome! Sometimes there are coupons online.
Arrive at least an hour or more early and enjoy the blue grass band that plays prior to the stampede doors opening. And, bring a fork with you if you’re opposed to eating with your hands.
378 residents recomanen
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayArrive at least an hour or more early and enjoy the blue grass band that plays prior to the stampede doors opening. And, bring a fork with you if you’re opposed to eating with your hands.
Good times and a fun place for adults and kids. There's an indoor playground too.
535 residents recomanen
Aquari Ripley dels Smokies
88 River RdGood times and a fun place for adults and kids. There's an indoor playground too.
Food scene
Our strong choice for best BBQ in the area! They moved to a brick and mortar location after starting out in a small hidden place in the Arts+Crafts area.
50 residents recomanen
Delauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyOur strong choice for best BBQ in the area! They moved to a brick and mortar location after starting out in a small hidden place in the Arts+Crafts area.
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveGreat setting, tasty food. Bit of a line
Smaller version of the full restaurant, also good
189 residents recomanen
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StSmaller version of the full restaurant, also good
Good American eats and drinks, more unique than most Smokies restaurants
498 residents recomanen
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayGood American eats and drinks, more unique than most Smokies restaurants
CP approved and he loves him some fried chicken. Get the wings naked w/o batter, pretty good!
21 residents recomanen
Mama's Chicken Kitchen
1244 East PkwyCP approved and he loves him some fried chicken. Get the wings naked w/o batter, pretty good!
Big portions. BIG. Also a big line at peak hours! Good.
153 residents recomanen
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayBig portions. BIG. Also a big line at peak hours! Good.
Great NOLA cajun style eats with big pieces of catfish fillet! Love the fried boudain bites. Be sure to check hours it can vary
61 residents recomanen
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
2760 Wears Valley RdGreat NOLA cajun style eats with big pieces of catfish fillet! Love the fried boudain bites. Be sure to check hours it can vary
Tasty change of pace versus the rest of the area. GOTTA GET THE PASTRIES (before they run out)
28 residents recomanen
Smokies Cuban Cafe
3526 ParkwayTasty change of pace versus the rest of the area. GOTTA GET THE PASTRIES (before they run out)
Thai Basil
530 Winfield Dunn PkwyGood Thai food also has a lunch special
Thai Palace
1811 ParkwayDecent Thai food
Holston's Kitchen
639 Dolly Parton PkwyLocal steak
Pizza delivery to the Summit and on Ski Mountain. Great smoked / fried wings (CP says yes on those!). Have them on speed dial for those lazy nights on the mountaintop.
21 residents recomanen
Ski Mountain Pizza
631 Ski Mountain RdPizza delivery to the Summit and on Ski Mountain. Great smoked / fried wings (CP says yes on those!). Have them on speed dial for those lazy nights on the mountaintop.