Glenn And Vickie’s Dining, Shopping, & Family Fun Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
1002 ParkwayGreat salads, steaks, macaroni and cheese
Love the rooftop deck for outside dining and the view of the mountains.. Great margaritas and chips and salsa!
119 locals recommend
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
735 ParkwayLove the rooftop deck for outside dining and the view of the mountains.. Great margaritas and chips and salsa!
Family owned restaurant with mouth watering fillet mignon, great salads and rolls.
*Our favorite time to go is the off-season January-1st of March and they offer BOGO 11 AM-3 PM.
Other restaurants included in the offer:
Bennetts Bar-B-Q
Mama's Farmhouse
Big Daddy's Pizza
87 locals recommend
Alamo Steakhouse
705 East PkwyFamily owned restaurant with mouth watering fillet mignon, great salads and rolls.
*Our favorite time to go is the off-season January-1st of March and they offer BOGO 11 AM-3 PM.
Other restaurants included in the offer:
Bennetts Bar-B-Q
Mama's Farmhouse
Big Daddy's Pizza
Very good Pizza with crispy, non-greasy crust.
January - 1st of March offer BOGO
Call for hours this offer applies
33 locals recommend
Big Daddy's Pizzeria
714 River RdVery good Pizza with crispy, non-greasy crust.
January - 1st of March offer BOGO
Call for hours this offer applies
Best Italian on the Parkway
710 ParkwayGreat Chicken Parmesan and delicious garlic rolls
Crystelle Creek Restaurant
1654 East PkwyNice variety of food and good entertainment.
Great Bar-B-Que and ribs
January-March 2-3 offer BOGO (buy one get one free) Mon-Fri
Call for times offered
52 locals recommend
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
714 River RdGreat Bar-B-Que and ribs
January-March 2-3 offer BOGO (buy one get one free) Mon-Fri
Call for times offered
Log Cabin Candy Kitchen
327 Historic Nature TrailGreat pancake breakfast, omlets, good prices
Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayGreat food! Long waits if peak season.
Unique place with huge servings and giant cinnamon rolls.
2 people can share meal.
153 locals recommend
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayUnique place with huge servings and giant cinnamon rolls.
2 people can share meal.
Mom and Pop restaurant! Great breakfast and outdoor seating. Located in The Glades Arts and Crafts Community
22 locals recommend
Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant
600 Glades RdMom and Pop restaurant! Great breakfast and outdoor seating. Located in The Glades Arts and Crafts Community
The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdHas good steaks, great salad bar but pricy!
This is one of our favorite restaurants during the spring and fall especially! Outside dining with koi pond and waterfall. Food great, servings large!
189 locals recommend
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StThis is one of our favorite restaurants during the spring and fall especially! Outside dining with koi pond and waterfall. Food great, servings large!
Mediterranean cuisine, family owned. Unique and great food. Portions small and a little pricey but worth visit.
57 locals recommend
Red Oak Bistro
669 Glades RdMediterranean cuisine, family owned. Unique and great food. Portions small and a little pricey but worth visit.
Outside Dining by stream. Great fried mushrooms (large portions enough for 4)
38 locals recommend
Howard's Steakhouse
976 ParkwayOutside Dining by stream. Great fried mushrooms (large portions enough for 4)
No Way Jose’s Mexican Cantina
555 ParkwayGreat food and service!
Shopping
2.3 miles from property and can order your groceries for pickup when you arrive!
https://www.foodcity.com/stores/store-details/611/?utm_source=googlebusiness&utm_medium=businesslocal&utm_campaign=grocery&utm_content=611
153 locals recommend
Food City
1219 East Pkwy2.3 miles from property and can order your groceries for pickup when you arrive!
https://www.foodcity.com/stores/store-details/611/?utm_source=googlebusiness&utm_medium=businesslocal&utm_campaign=grocery&utm_content=611
Many local artisans stores
not as congested as downtown Gatlinburg
159 locals recommend
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades RoadMany local artisans stores
not as congested as downtown Gatlinburg
Unique village of stores that decorates for all occasions. Fun just to hand out and drink coffee, hot chocolate or eat some of the candy sold at some of the stores.
46 locals recommend
The Village Shops
634 ParkwayUnique village of stores that decorates for all occasions. Fun just to hand out and drink coffee, hot chocolate or eat some of the candy sold at some of the stores.
18,000 sq. ft.of shopping. Provides any gear or wearing apparel you will need for the mountain adventures.
30 locals recommend
NOC Gatlinburg
1138 Parkway18,000 sq. ft.of shopping. Provides any gear or wearing apparel you will need for the mountain adventures.
A must if you have young children and especially Christmas time. Santa owns this store and he is the real deal! Great variety of Christmas decor!
6 locals recommend
Santas Claus-et
1350 East PkwyA must if you have young children and especially Christmas time. Santa owns this store and he is the real deal! Great variety of Christmas decor!
We have bought several pieces and owner very friendly and helpful. In summer offers pottery classes for children. Took 3 of our grandchildren several years ago and the instructor was fabulous!
Fowler's Clay Works
1402 East PkwyWe have bought several pieces and owner very friendly and helpful. In summer offers pottery classes for children. Took 3 of our grandchildren several years ago and the instructor was fabulous!
Smoky Mountain Grocery
4104 Wears Valley RdWill fill your grocery list and deliver
Food scene
Tennessee Cider Company
611 ParkwayChesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar
437 ParkwayTrish's Mountain Diner
3614 East PkwyHave not eaten here but heard very good. Requires advance reservations weeks in advance. Seasonal operation.
52 locals recommend
Wild Plum Tea Room
555 Buckhorn RdHave not eaten here but heard very good. Requires advance reservations weeks in advance. Seasonal operation.
Whole Earth Grocery is a complete natural foods store and café, offering a variety of organic foods and seasonal produce, as well as the highest quality herbs
https://www.wholeearthgrocery.com
25 locals recommend
Whole Earth Grocery & Cafe
446 East PkwyWhole Earth Grocery is a complete natural foods store and café, offering a variety of organic foods and seasonal produce, as well as the highest quality herbs
https://www.wholeearthgrocery.com
In Calhoun’s Village. If purchase from any of stores parking free!
136 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwayIn Calhoun’s Village. If purchase from any of stores parking free!
Family Fun
One of the best aquariums around enjoyed by adults and kids!
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdOne of the best aquariums around enjoyed by adults and kids!
Year round recreation. for entire family...snow skiing, boarding, tubing in winter, ice bumper cars, mountain coaster, water tubing and much more
500 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdYear round recreation. for entire family...snow skiing, boarding, tubing in winter, ice bumper cars, mountain coaster, water tubing and much more
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdGreat family fun at Dollywood's theme park and Water park
Parrot Mountain and Gardens is nestled on four acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Hundreds and hundreds of beautiful tropical birds and thousands and thousands of flowers and plants and trees.
102 locals recommend
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdParrot Mountain and Gardens is nestled on four acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Hundreds and hundreds of beautiful tropical birds and thousands and thousands of flowers and plants and trees.
The mountains are a place for adventure and relaxation, exploration and wonder. A place where people of all ages can discover nature and family entertainment.
Anakeesta offers chondola rides 600 ft. above Gatlinburg, tree canopy walks, zippiness, treehouse village playground, gem mining, rail runner, souvenir shops, garden walk, restaurant and breath taking views and amazing sunsets!
See website for pricing and hours
https://anakeesta.com
453 locals recommend
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayThe mountains are a place for adventure and relaxation, exploration and wonder. A place where people of all ages can discover nature and family entertainment.
Anakeesta offers chondola rides 600 ft. above Gatlinburg, tree canopy walks, zippiness, treehouse village playground, gem mining, rail runner, souvenir shops, garden walk, restaurant and breath taking views and amazing sunsets!
See website for pricing and hours
https://anakeesta.com
Great Smoky Mountain Wheel
Take in amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains on this 200-foot-high observation wheel.
The Island Show Fountains
Delight in a magical combination of water dance and light, all perfectly choreographed to live music. Rocking chairs around the dancing waters for you to relax while enjoying the show.
Margaritaville
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere! Enjoy island vibes with mountain views. Raise your glass and take a bite out of paradise.
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveGreat Smoky Mountain Wheel
Take in amazing views of the Great Smoky Mountains on this 200-foot-high observation wheel.
The Island Show Fountains
Delight in a magical combination of water dance and light, all perfectly choreographed to live music. Rocking chairs around the dancing waters for you to relax while enjoying the show.
Margaritaville
It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere! Enjoy island vibes with mountain views. Raise your glass and take a bite out of paradise.
Relax, unwind, and giggle as you float down the Little River in beautiful Townsend, Tennessee. River Rat is your East Tennessee tubing destination!
https://smokymtnriverrat.com
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdRelax, unwind, and giggle as you float down the Little River in beautiful Townsend, Tennessee. River Rat is your East Tennessee tubing destination!
https://smokymtnriverrat.com
Fun place. Usually very crowded so try to go early morning or mid afternoon
62 locals recommend
Hillbilly Golf
340 ParkwayFun place. Usually very crowded so try to go early morning or mid afternoon
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf
188 ParkwayMy grandkids loved this place
Veteran outpost offering guided white-water rafting & float tours, plus ziplining & a ropes course.
78 locals recommend
Rafting In the Smokies
3595 Hartford RdVeteran outpost offering guided white-water rafting & float tours, plus ziplining & a ropes course.
Located at the top of the iconic SkyLift, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America which has glass panels in middle of span.
190 locals recommend
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayLocated at the top of the iconic SkyLift, the Gatlinburg SkyBridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America which has glass panels in middle of span.
The Titanic Museum is a two-story museum shaped like the RMS Titanic. The structure is built in a pool to create the illusion of the Titanic at sea, and the 2-hour, self-guided tour is designed to give guests the sensation of being an original passenger on the Titanic's 1912 maiden voyage.
266 locals recommend
Titanic Museum Attraction
2134 ParkwayThe Titanic Museum is a two-story museum shaped like the RMS Titanic. The structure is built in a pool to create the illusion of the Titanic at sea, and the 2-hour, self-guided tour is designed to give guests the sensation of being an original passenger on the Titanic's 1912 maiden voyage.
Become part of the longest running feud in history and help the Hatfields and McCoys try to settle their differences mountain-style. Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you’ll love the singin’ and dancin’, mighty feats of strength, jaw-dropping stunts and side-splitting comedy. The chaos doesn’t stop with fightin’ cousins!
https://www.mypigeonforge.com/business/hatfield-mccoy-dinner-feud
229 locals recommend
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdBecome part of the longest running feud in history and help the Hatfields and McCoys try to settle their differences mountain-style. Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you’ll love the singin’ and dancin’, mighty feats of strength, jaw-dropping stunts and side-splitting comedy. The chaos doesn’t stop with fightin’ cousins!
https://www.mypigeonforge.com/business/hatfield-mccoy-dinner-feud
Southern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics.
https://www.mypigeonforge.com/business/dolly-partons-stampede
378 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwaySouthern, 4-course feast followed by a show featuring music, comedy, live animals & pyrotechnics.
https://www.mypigeonforge.com/business/dolly-partons-stampede
Come enjoy REAL snow all year long at Pigeon Forge Snow. From snow tubing to snowmen and snowballs; we have it all. Great family-friendly attraction for all ages!
https://pigeonforgesnow.com
100 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge Snow - Pigeon Forge Attraction
2533 Teaster LnCome enjoy REAL snow all year long at Pigeon Forge Snow. From snow tubing to snowmen and snowballs; we have it all. Great family-friendly attraction for all ages!
https://pigeonforgesnow.com
The Comedy Barn Theater, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee , is the award winning family comedy variety show in the Smokey Mountains. Our show features magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, clean family comedians, live country and gospel music as well as barn yard animals.
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117 locals recommend
The Comedy Barn
2775 ParkwayThe Comedy Barn Theater, located in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee , is the award winning family comedy variety show in the Smokey Mountains. Our show features magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, clean family comedians, live country and gospel music as well as barn yard animals.
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