Wandering Bear Shack's Local Guidebook
Food scene
Serving some of the finest ribs, pork BBQ, beef brisket, smoked sausage and chicken in East TN.
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Delauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyServing some of the finest ribs, pork BBQ, beef brisket, smoked sausage and chicken in East TN.
Serving hearty Southern classics family-style in a beautiful historic setting, The Old Mill Restaurant’s delicious comfort food and friendly, welcoming atmosphere is loved by locals and visitors alike.
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The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveServing hearty Southern classics family-style in a beautiful historic setting, The Old Mill Restaurant’s delicious comfort food and friendly, welcoming atmosphere is loved by locals and visitors alike.
The Pottery House Cafe serves freshly made sandwiches, salads, and hearty entrees on dishes created by our potters right next door. Cozy up in the wintertime near the crackling embers of our dining room’s original stone fireplace.
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The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StThe Pottery House Cafe serves freshly made sandwiches, salads, and hearty entrees on dishes created by our potters right next door. Cozy up in the wintertime near the crackling embers of our dining room’s original stone fireplace.
Chicken Good Enough To Cross The Road For!
Serving the same fried chicken and homemade sides that you fell in love with at Mama's Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge.
Here in Gatlinburg, the chicken and sides are served by the plate if you want to eat in. Or offered by the bucket To Go if you want to take a picnic to the Smoky Mountains or feed that hungry group of athletes at Rocky Top Sports World, which is nearby.
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Mama's Chicken Kitchen
1244 East PkwyChicken Good Enough To Cross The Road For!
Serving the same fried chicken and homemade sides that you fell in love with at Mama's Farmhouse in Pigeon Forge.
Here in Gatlinburg, the chicken and sides are served by the plate if you want to eat in. Or offered by the bucket To Go if you want to take a picnic to the Smoky Mountains or feed that hungry group of athletes at Rocky Top Sports World, which is nearby.
Authentic mexican restaurant,everything freshly cooked daily. Come join us for celebrations of birthdays and enjoy our great care and services.
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El Soñador Mexican Restaurant
458 ParkwayAuthentic mexican restaurant,everything freshly cooked daily. Come join us for celebrations of birthdays and enjoy our great care and services.
Tennessee Moonshine & Breweries
The Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, "Ole SmokySM Moonshine HollerSM" also known as "Ole Smoky HollerSM" or simply "The HollerSM" is America’s most visited distillery and produces all of our signature flavors.
A visit to Ole Smoky Distillery is the true moonshine experience. As you approach the entrance, the distinct smell of cooking and fermenting grains takes over your senses. Here, you’ll see authentic-working moonshine stills and take in the entire process - from beginning to end. Our distillers like to visit with folks. They’ll be glad to answer your questions about the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee.
After you see, smell and hear about the process, treat yourself to $5 samplings of our homegrown shine!
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Ole Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayThe Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, "Ole SmokySM Moonshine HollerSM" also known as "Ole Smoky HollerSM" or simply "The HollerSM" is America’s most visited distillery and produces all of our signature flavors.
A visit to Ole Smoky Distillery is the true moonshine experience. As you approach the entrance, the distinct smell of cooking and fermenting grains takes over your senses. Here, you’ll see authentic-working moonshine stills and take in the entire process - from beginning to end. Our distillers like to visit with folks. They’ll be glad to answer your questions about the history and lore of moonshining in East Tennessee.
After you see, smell and hear about the process, treat yourself to $5 samplings of our homegrown shine!
The Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, "The BarnSM", also known as "Ole SmokySM Moonshine BarnSM" or "Ole Smoky BarnSM", is located at the Island in Pigeon Forge, TN and produces all of our signature flavors.
For those who don’t make it "up the hill" to Gatlinburg when they visit Dollywood or otherwise explore the Great Smoky Mountains, Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine has launched a nearby outpost at The Island in Pigeon Forge. The new location for Ole Smoky®, the leading distiller of premium moonshine in the U.S.A., features the same elements (distillery, tasting bar, retail store) as its original hub in Gatlinburg, known as The Holler. Open since October 2014, the Pigeon Forge location is aptly called the Ole Smoky Barn.
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Ole Smoky Barn
131 The Island DrThe Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery, "The BarnSM", also known as "Ole SmokySM Moonshine BarnSM" or "Ole Smoky BarnSM", is located at the Island in Pigeon Forge, TN and produces all of our signature flavors.
For those who don’t make it "up the hill" to Gatlinburg when they visit Dollywood or otherwise explore the Great Smoky Mountains, Ole Smoky® Tennessee Moonshine has launched a nearby outpost at The Island in Pigeon Forge. The new location for Ole Smoky®, the leading distiller of premium moonshine in the U.S.A., features the same elements (distillery, tasting bar, retail store) as its original hub in Gatlinburg, known as The Holler. Open since October 2014, the Pigeon Forge location is aptly called the Ole Smoky Barn.
Described as a cross between a ski lodge and a Bavarian beer hall, the Smoky Mountain Brewery features an enclosed deck overlooking Calhoun’s Village with the Smoky Mountains in the background.
Popular with hikers, skiers and snowboarders, the Brewery is a great place to take a break from any activity in the Smokies. Great food, micro brewed beer, TV’s and nightly entertainment make this one of Gatlinburg’s favorite places to eat and entertain.
136 locals raden deze aan
Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 Parkway
Described as a cross between a ski lodge and a Bavarian beer hall, the Smoky Mountain Brewery features an enclosed deck overlooking Calhoun’s Village with the Smoky Mountains in the background.
Popular with hikers, skiers and snowboarders, the Brewery is a great place to take a break from any activity in the Smokies. Great food, micro brewed beer, TV’s and nightly entertainment make this one of Gatlinburg’s favorite places to eat and entertain.
Sightseeing
Get Above It All!
Ride the iconic yellow SkyLift chairs 1,800 feet above sea level to North America's record-breaking Gatlinburg SkyBridge where you can experience the best panoramic views of the awe-inspiring Smoky Mountains and the lovely town of Gatlinburg below. Conquer the SkyBridge, pass the 30 feet of see-through glass in the middle of the suspension bridge, eat and drink in the SkyCenter, and take in the mountain vistas on the SkyDeck's amphitheater. A visit to the SkyLift Park gives you easy access to the best views of the Smokies and plenty of time to sit back and relax in our mountain-top setting. Come visit us and experience the best of the Smokies!
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Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayGet Above It All!
Ride the iconic yellow SkyLift chairs 1,800 feet above sea level to North America's record-breaking Gatlinburg SkyBridge where you can experience the best panoramic views of the awe-inspiring Smoky Mountains and the lovely town of Gatlinburg below. Conquer the SkyBridge, pass the 30 feet of see-through glass in the middle of the suspension bridge, eat and drink in the SkyCenter, and take in the mountain vistas on the SkyDeck's amphitheater. A visit to the SkyLift Park gives you easy access to the best views of the Smokies and plenty of time to sit back and relax in our mountain-top setting. Come visit us and experience the best of the Smokies!
This Ain't No Cow Pasture Ride!
It's on Mountain Trails, the terrain is not flat.
A good horse beneath you. A blue sky above. Just the creaking of saddle leather and the smell of fresh air. That's the beauty of a visit to Sugarlands Riding Stables - Gatlinburg TN. Enjoy a peaceful view of the Great Smoky Mountains on the back of a well trained horse. Our natural beautiful horseback riding trails inside the National Park await you with an experienced guide that just might lead you into a flock of wild turkeys, a herd of wild deer or even black bear climbing a tree. Whether you are a novice, or an experienced rider, you are guaranteed a great horseback ride with Sugarlands Riding Stables - Gatlinburg TN
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Sugarlands Riding Stables
1409 ParkwayThis Ain't No Cow Pasture Ride!
It's on Mountain Trails, the terrain is not flat.
A good horse beneath you. A blue sky above. Just the creaking of saddle leather and the smell of fresh air. That's the beauty of a visit to Sugarlands Riding Stables - Gatlinburg TN. Enjoy a peaceful view of the Great Smoky Mountains on the back of a well trained horse. Our natural beautiful horseback riding trails inside the National Park await you with an experienced guide that just might lead you into a flock of wild turkeys, a herd of wild deer or even black bear climbing a tree. Whether you are a novice, or an experienced rider, you are guaranteed a great horseback ride with Sugarlands Riding Stables - Gatlinburg TN
Fun & Entertainment
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is an amazing family attraction - State of the art facilities with over 10,000 exotic sea creatures in 10 themed galleries.
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies is an amazing family attraction - State of the art facilities with over 10,000 exotic sea creatures in 10 themed galleries.
Solve puzzles, conquer challenges, while experiencing adrenaline pumping surprises around every corner.
Work together in a 60-minute race against the clock to escape Gatlin’s Escape Games.
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Gatlin's Escape Room Games
716 Parkway
Solve puzzles, conquer challenges, while experiencing adrenaline pumping surprises around every corner.
Work together in a 60-minute race against the clock to escape Gatlin’s Escape Games.
Experience our Pigeon Forge show with interactive and competitive lumberjack events at Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud — the most exciting show in Pigeon Forge, TN!
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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park
2530 ParkwayExperience our Pigeon Forge show with interactive and competitive lumberjack events at Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud — the most exciting show in Pigeon Forge, TN!
Rafting in the Smokies was a pioneer outfitter on the Big Pigeon River in 1978. We even helped name the rapids back in those early days! Our goal then was to assemble a group of professional whitewater athletes to provide affordable fun on the river. That goal has never changed. People First. Certified and Trained Guides.
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Rafting In the Smokies
3595 Hartford RdRafting in the Smokies was a pioneer outfitter on the Big Pigeon River in 1978. We even helped name the rapids back in those early days! Our goal then was to assemble a group of professional whitewater athletes to provide affordable fun on the river. That goal has never changed. People First. Certified and Trained Guides.
Giant water park to beat the summer heat!
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Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdGiant water park to beat the summer heat!
We offer two world-class zipline tours – our breathtaking Mountaintop Zipline and our top-rated Treetop Zipline. Nestled right across the street from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, you can explore one of the most beautiful places on earth in two unique and exciting ways.
What we don’t offer is cheap thrills. Both of our tours are guided, educational, immersed-in-nature, 5-star, oh-my-goodness-look-at-that-view, step-out-of-your-comfort-zone type of experiences that the whole family will be talking about for years.
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CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdWe offer two world-class zipline tours – our breathtaking Mountaintop Zipline and our top-rated Treetop Zipline. Nestled right across the street from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, you can explore one of the most beautiful places on earth in two unique and exciting ways.
What we don’t offer is cheap thrills. Both of our tours are guided, educational, immersed-in-nature, 5-star, oh-my-goodness-look-at-that-view, step-out-of-your-comfort-zone type of experiences that the whole family will be talking about for years.
Grocery & Shops
One of the best grocery store in the area with various grab-n-go
options as well as fresh sandwiches made to your liking at their deli. Great selections gourmet and healthy selections.
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Publix Pharmacy at Valley Forge Shopping Center
2656 ParkwayOne of the best grocery store in the area with various grab-n-go
options as well as fresh sandwiches made to your liking at their deli. Great selections gourmet and healthy selections.
All your grocery needs and a gas station in the same plaza. There is a Starbuck's inside as well. This is one of the biggest grocery stores near the Wandering Bear Shack.
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Food City
1219 East PkwyAll your grocery needs and a gas station in the same plaza. There is a Starbuck's inside as well. This is one of the biggest grocery stores near the Wandering Bear Shack.
Gatlinburg's Largest Christmas Store
We are Christmas and more!
Great foods for sampling, toys, games, collegiate items and so much more. Free personalization of ornaments . . . and Santa might be here!
1350 East Pkwy
1350 East Parkway Gatlinburg's Largest Christmas Store
We are Christmas and more!
Great foods for sampling, toys, games, collegiate items and so much more. Free personalization of ornaments . . . and Santa might be here!
Art of the Hopi is a local small business selling authentic katsina dolls, jewelry, paintings, and pottery made by the Hopi tribe in Arizona. We strive to assist our customers in adding to the Native American collections and to appeal to those who appreciate the artistic beauty of the Hopi.
1360 East Pkwy
1360 East ParkwayArt of the Hopi is a local small business selling authentic katsina dolls, jewelry, paintings, and pottery made by the Hopi tribe in Arizona. We strive to assist our customers in adding to the Native American collections and to appeal to those who appreciate the artistic beauty of the Hopi.