Guidebook Attractions & Entertainment Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
Food Scene
I've put in some of the restaurants that you might enjoy in Gatlinburg. There are plenty more but these are out favorites.
Who doesn't love a good breakfast! Make sure to reserve. On busy days, the wait can be long unless you're an early bird like us to be there at 7.
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Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayWho doesn't love a good breakfast! Make sure to reserve. On busy days, the wait can be long unless you're an early bird like us to be there at 7.
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
1002 ParkwayThe ambiance and bar is awesome!
This is a great an medium priced restaurant right in the heart of Gatlinburg. Fun for families as they play games with you. There might be a wait line.
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
900 ParkwayThis is a great an medium priced restaurant right in the heart of Gatlinburg. Fun for families as they play games with you. There might be a wait line.
Great selection of food and great ambiance for a date night
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Calhoun's in Gatlinburg
1004 ParkwayGreat selection of food and great ambiance for a date night
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
714 River RdThey have the best of both. Bar-B-Que & Pizzeria
Great Sea food place. It is a little pricey. Might be great for a romantic date.
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Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar
437 ParkwayGreat Sea food place. It is a little pricey. Might be great for a romantic date.
Parks & Nature
It's a great for trail running or walking for delicate knees. Makes for a 3.5 mile loop if you go all the way to the sign. You're running or walking the entire time with the sound of river. Positive energy everywhere.
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Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead
916 River RdIt's a great for trail running or walking for delicate knees. Makes for a 3.5 mile loop if you go all the way to the sign. You're running or walking the entire time with the sound of river. Positive energy everywhere.
Riverwalk Greenway is a beautiful multiuse trail in the resort town of Pigeon Forge in east Tennessee. While the town is better known for its tourist attractions (it's home to Dollyworld, a Dolly Parton-themed amusement park!), the Riverwalk Greenway is still worth a visit, a place to take a time-out within a serene natural setting or fish for small mouth bass/trout. The paved trail begins by looping behind the Pigeon Creek Community Center, before it meets the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. Staying close to the river, the trail stretches south to the Island entertainment complex and then continues down to Patriot Park where it closes with a 1/2-mile loop.
The trail is open for use 24 hours a day, thanks to the lighting provided. Benches are placed at intervals along the route. Pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters, and users with leashed dogs are all welcome to enjoy.
Riverwalk Greenway
Riverwalk GreenwayRiverwalk Greenway is a beautiful multiuse trail in the resort town of Pigeon Forge in east Tennessee. While the town is better known for its tourist attractions (it's home to Dollyworld, a Dolly Parton-themed amusement park!), the Riverwalk Greenway is still worth a visit, a place to take a time-out within a serene natural setting or fish for small mouth bass/trout. The paved trail begins by looping behind the Pigeon Creek Community Center, before it meets the West Prong of the Little Pigeon River. Staying close to the river, the trail stretches south to the Island entertainment complex and then continues down to Patriot Park where it closes with a 1/2-mile loop.
The trail is open for use 24 hours a day, thanks to the lighting provided. Benches are placed at intervals along the route. Pedestrians, cyclists, inline skaters, and users with leashed dogs are all welcome to enjoy.
This is a must visit if you are with kids !!!! It still is my favorite in Gatlinburg. Save a couple of hours for this place alone.
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdThis is a must visit if you are with kids !!!! It still is my favorite in Gatlinburg. Save a couple of hours for this place alone.
Sightseeing
The view is awesome! Snow Tubing, Alpine coasters, food and music. They open the ski area during winter time. You can take a tram from Gatlinburg town or drive your car up Ski Mountain to get there. To see what other activities are there: https://obergatlinburg.com/
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Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdThe view is awesome! Snow Tubing, Alpine coasters, food and music. They open the ski area during winter time. You can take a tram from Gatlinburg town or drive your car up Ski Mountain to get there. To see what other activities are there: https://obergatlinburg.com/
Old Mill is a great place to walk around with family. The Old Mill distillery has free moonshine tasting. There is an Iron forge where you can watch them make iron stuff live.
Old Mill Street
Old Mill StreetOld Mill is a great place to walk around with family. The Old Mill distillery has free moonshine tasting. There is an Iron forge where you can watch them make iron stuff live.
This is a great place to visit with family. Today, the word is most often associated with a massive rock layer known as the Anakeesta Formation that encompasses many of the peaks in our part of the Smoky Mountains. You can see it high above Gatlinburg in Charlie’s Bunion, Chimney Tops, and Mount Kephart. We chose the name Anakeesta to capture the authentic Smokies heritage that our guests will experience among the treetops at the summit of Anakeesta Mountain. Anakeesta is located on 70 acres of pristine forested land nestled in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. For more info: https://www.anakeesta.com/about/
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Anakeesta
576 ParkwayThis is a great place to visit with family. Today, the word is most often associated with a massive rock layer known as the Anakeesta Formation that encompasses many of the peaks in our part of the Smoky Mountains. You can see it high above Gatlinburg in Charlie’s Bunion, Chimney Tops, and Mount Kephart. We chose the name Anakeesta to capture the authentic Smokies heritage that our guests will experience among the treetops at the summit of Anakeesta Mountain. Anakeesta is located on 70 acres of pristine forested land nestled in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. For more info: https://www.anakeesta.com/about/
Essentials
Food City
1219 East PkwyIt's the closest one in Gatlinburg.
Entertainment & Activities
They play free blue grass live music at the alleyway called The Holler weekends and some weekdays. You don't want to miss this. WE LOVE IT! Go watch local talent. Free seating.
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Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayThey play free blue grass live music at the alleyway called The Holler weekends and some weekdays. You don't want to miss this. WE LOVE IT! Go watch local talent. Free seating.
Blake Shelton's Restaurant. Has live country music quite often. Check online for music times. In the heart of gatlinburg.
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Ole Red
511 ParkwayBlake Shelton's Restaurant. Has live country music quite often. Check online for music times. In the heart of gatlinburg.
I believe a ticket costs close to $60. Great show for a family fun evening or day.
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Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
2713 ParkwayI believe a ticket costs close to $60. Great show for a family fun evening or day.
Another great dinner show. There are plenty of dinner shows in Pigeon Forge if you just google them. If I put all of them here, it would be a book. :)
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Hatfield & McCoy Diner Show
119 Music RdAnother great dinner show. There are plenty of dinner shows in Pigeon Forge if you just google them. If I put all of them here, it would be a book. :)
Nobody should miss Dollywood as a family :). You can buy tickets or buy the season pass if you are a regular.
https://www.dollywood.com/
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Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdNobody should miss Dollywood as a family :). You can buy tickets or buy the season pass if you are a regular.
https://www.dollywood.com/
Simply because, you can't come here and not go tubing.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdSimply because, you can't come here and not go tubing.
Explore Gatlinburg’s Historic Arts & Crafts Trail. See over 100 artists and craftsmen in 8 mile loop of shops, studios, galleries and eateries. Purchase handmade memories of your visit to the Smokies
Glades Road & Buckhorn Road
Explore Gatlinburg’s Historic Arts & Crafts Trail. See over 100 artists and craftsmen in 8 mile loop of shops, studios, galleries and eateries. Purchase handmade memories of your visit to the Smokies
Horse back riding at its best. The hour-long, 4 mile trail winds through more than 260 acres. Come try the longest zipline in the Smokies! This is a must for all ages with awesome views of North Carolina and the Smoky Mountains! This is a thrill you'll go home talking about. The farm has been in the same family for over 200 years.
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Jayell Ranch
1131 Jayell RdHorse back riding at its best. The hour-long, 4 mile trail winds through more than 260 acres. Come try the longest zipline in the Smokies! This is a must for all ages with awesome views of North Carolina and the Smoky Mountains! This is a thrill you'll go home talking about. The farm has been in the same family for over 200 years.
A great 1.5 hr float down the river with you favorite people. Make sure you take a stick to get unstuck. Just grab one off the side of the river instead of buying one :)
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdA great 1.5 hr float down the river with you favorite people. Make sure you take a stick to get unstuck. Just grab one off the side of the river instead of buying one :)
Smoky Mountain Rafting
3299 Hartford RdWho doesn't want to do this?
Hikes
Grotto Falls
Trillium Gap Trail5.5 mile trail. Its heavily trafficked and one of the local favorites. It is rated hard on alltrails app/website. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/rainbow-falls-trail
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Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls Trail5.5 mile trail. Its heavily trafficked and one of the local favorites. It is rated hard on alltrails app/website. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/rainbow-falls-trail
14.9 miles. Via Trillium Gap or rain bow falls. This is rated hard. there is a lodge at the top called Mt. Leconte Lodge but you have to book in advance as they have limited space. References: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/mount-leconte-via-trillium-gap-loop-trail
http://www.lecontelodge.com/
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Mount LeConte Lodge
14.9 miles. Via Trillium Gap or rain bow falls. This is rated hard. there is a lodge at the top called Mt. Leconte Lodge but you have to book in advance as they have limited space. References: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/mount-leconte-via-trillium-gap-loop-trail
http://www.lecontelodge.com/
10.5 miles. This is one of my favorite hikes. It is rated hard. View is unbeatable. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/rocky-top-from-lead-cove-trailhead/photos
Rocky Top
10.5 miles. This is one of my favorite hikes. It is rated hard. View is unbeatable. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/rocky-top-from-lead-cove-trailhead/photos
8.6 miles. Rated Moderate. This is my second favorite hike.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/charlies-bunion-via-appalachian-trail
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Charlies Bunion
8.6 miles. Rated Moderate. This is my second favorite hike.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/charlies-bunion-via-appalachian-trail
Rated hard. Mount Cammerer via Low Gap Trail is a 11.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Cosby, Tennessee that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, horses, and backpacking and is accessible year-round. Horses are also able to use this trail.https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/mount-cammerer-via-low-gap-trail
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Mount Cammerer
Rated hard. Mount Cammerer via Low Gap Trail is a 11.9 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Cosby, Tennessee that features a river and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, horses, and backpacking and is accessible year-round. Horses are also able to use this trail.https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/tennessee/mount-cammerer-via-low-gap-trail
Neighborhoods
The town is literally full of activities that you wont exhaust even in a week. Plenty of dinner shows, activities and restaurants. Every now and then you might get lucky to catch a Rod Run. However, that makes traffic a little bit heavy.
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Pigeon Forge
The town is literally full of activities that you wont exhaust even in a week. Plenty of dinner shows, activities and restaurants. Every now and then you might get lucky to catch a Rod Run. However, that makes traffic a little bit heavy.