Golden Oaks Guidebook
Sightseeing
A beautiful setting in the Smokies. You can drive the loop. It is a slow pace but there is much to see. Double check that the loop is open for cars. Some days (often Wednesdays) it is only open for bicycling and hiking.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
A beautiful setting in the Smokies. You can drive the loop. It is a slow pace but there is much to see. Double check that the loop is open for cars. Some days (often Wednesdays) it is only open for bicycling and hiking.
Outdoor activity
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdCool float trip for the afternoon.
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdModerate hike to a beautiful waterfall. Check as this is one of the most popular hikes in the national park so they at times only take reservations and charge for parking.
133 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls TrailModerate hike to a beautiful waterfall. Check as this is one of the most popular hikes in the national park so they at times only take reservations and charge for parking.
This is the pool and fishing pond 5 minutes from Golden Oaks. The pool has a good snack bar and deli. it is open seasonally.
The fishing pond is open year round. It is catch and release and does not require a fishing license.
13 locals recommend
Honeysuckle Meadows Pool & Deli
4005 Tomahawk WayThis is the pool and fishing pond 5 minutes from Golden Oaks. The pool has a good snack bar and deli. it is open seasonally.
The fishing pond is open year round. It is catch and release and does not require a fishing license.
Food scene
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
2760 Wears Valley RdGood cajun food. Limited hours.
Hillbilly's Restaurant
3275 Wears Valley RdGood place for breakfast or lunch. Fun decor.
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdAnother great place for breakfast or lunch.
If you go over to Townsend, this is a great little place. Good selection of local craft beers and tasty sandwiches.
12 locals recommend
Little River Icecream
7515 E Lamar Alexander PkwyIf you go over to Townsend, this is a great little place. Good selection of local craft beers and tasty sandwiches.
Great new place that has a good menu and nice beer selection.
43 locals recommend
Peaceful Side Social Brewery & Craft Kitchen
7967 East Lamar Alexander ParkwayGreat new place that has a good menu and nice beer selection.
Wineries
Great little winery. Nice variety of wines, friendly owners and an awesome view of the Smokies off of their back deck.
12 locals recommend
Tennessee Mountain View Winery
3345 Wears Valley RoadGreat little winery. Nice variety of wines, friendly owners and an awesome view of the Smokies off of their back deck.
City/town information
PF has all of the action and activities. Restaurants, dinner shows, comedy acts, musicians, go carts, zip lines, shopping, Dollywood...you can't get board here. It will make you appreciate the calm and quiet of Golden Oaks when you get home.
500 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge
PF has all of the action and activities. Restaurants, dinner shows, comedy acts, musicians, go carts, zip lines, shopping, Dollywood...you can't get board here. It will make you appreciate the calm and quiet of Golden Oaks when you get home.
Townsend is a small community west of the cabin that is close and has some nice options for food, drinks and outdoor activities.
90 locals recommend
Townsend
Townsend is a small community west of the cabin that is close and has some nice options for food, drinks and outdoor activities.
Gatlinburg has plenty to see and do. There is a lot of shopping and dining on the main drag. It is also home to the main entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park (good news, you get to use the much closer and less crowded back entrance close to the cabin off Line Springs Road.
660 locals recommend
Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg has plenty to see and do. There is a lot of shopping and dining on the main drag. It is also home to the main entrance to Smoky Mountain National Park (good news, you get to use the much closer and less crowded back entrance close to the cabin off Line Springs Road.