Smoky Mountains Guidebook
Attractions
Biggest water park in the Smokies. Take the family for a full day of fun in the sun.
130 locals recommend
Soaky Mountain Waterpark
175 Gists Creek RdBiggest water park in the Smokies. Take the family for a full day of fun in the sun.
Coming to town for a car show or sporting event. Our place is 3 miles from all the action.
10 locals recommend
Sevierville Convention Center
202 Gists Creek RdComing to town for a car show or sporting event. Our place is 3 miles from all the action.
You can't come to Dolly Parton's home town and not make a stop at Dollywood.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdYou can't come to Dolly Parton's home town and not make a stop at Dollywood.
A favorite of our family. The stampede show is awesome and dinner is provided.
378 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayA favorite of our family. The stampede show is awesome and dinner is provided.
Everything in one place, food, and fun. Take the family or go it alone.
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveEverything in one place, food, and fun. Take the family or go it alone.
Dinner and a show all in one spot. Sit down family style for a fried chicken dinner and enjoy the entertaining story of the Hatfields & McCoys
229 locals recommend
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdDinner and a show all in one spot. Sit down family style for a fried chicken dinner and enjoy the entertaining story of the Hatfields & McCoys
Tons of events take place every year at LeConte Center. From car shows to quilting conventions. Take a look at their calendar on their website. https://www.lecontecenter.com/
15 locals recommend
LeConte Center
2986 ParkwayTons of events take place every year at LeConte Center. From car shows to quilting conventions. Take a look at their calendar on their website. https://www.lecontecenter.com/
Our own little slice of Nashville. The Listening Room Cafe has great entertainment, food and drink. For a list of upcoming shows visit their website to purchase your ticket in advance. Most shows appear to be $5/person. https://www.listeningroomcafe.com/pigeon-forge-shows
8 locals recommend
Listening Room Cafe - Pigeon Forge
2703 Teaster LnOur own little slice of Nashville. The Listening Room Cafe has great entertainment, food and drink. For a list of upcoming shows visit their website to purchase your ticket in advance. Most shows appear to be $5/person. https://www.listeningroomcafe.com/pigeon-forge-shows
Looking to cool off this summer? Head to River Rat tubing outpost for a nice float down the river. https://smokymtnriverrat.com/
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdLooking to cool off this summer? Head to River Rat tubing outpost for a nice float down the river. https://smokymtnriverrat.com/
Having a meal next door at the Local Goat, maybe plan to leave a little earlier and take the kids to Rowdy Bear for a coaster ride, outdoor tubing, or axe throwing.
17 locals recommend
Rowdy Bear Ridge Adventure Park
2155 ParkwayHaving a meal next door at the Local Goat, maybe plan to leave a little earlier and take the kids to Rowdy Bear for a coaster ride, outdoor tubing, or axe throwing.
You can't go wrong with any of Dolly Parton's dinner shows. Our family has been to them all and they are great!
146 locals recommend
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
2713 ParkwayYou can't go wrong with any of Dolly Parton's dinner shows. Our family has been to them all and they are great!
Food scene
2021 winner of best sushi in Pigeon Forge
51 locals recommend
Harpoon Harry's Crab House - Pigeon Forge
112 Community Center Dr2021 winner of best sushi in Pigeon Forge
American style dining. Try the Farm burger or the shrimp and grits.
498 locals recommend
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayAmerican style dining. Try the Farm burger or the shrimp and grits.
Annual visitors make sure they get a meal in at the Old Mill while they are in town. Peak season, get there early.
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveAnnual visitors make sure they get a meal in at the Old Mill while they are in town. Peak season, get there early.
Take a short road trip over to the Peaceful side of the Smokies and visit Elvira's for breakfast or lunch.
156 locals recommend
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdTake a short road trip over to the Peaceful side of the Smokies and visit Elvira's for breakfast or lunch.
Once again, taking an afternoon trip over to Townsend? Make sure you stop by the Peaceful Side Social for a cold craft beer or the popular chicken dinner or flat bread style pizza.
43 locals recommend
Peaceful Side Social Brewery & Craft Kitchen
7967 East Lamar Alexander ParkwayOnce again, taking an afternoon trip over to Townsend? Make sure you stop by the Peaceful Side Social for a cold craft beer or the popular chicken dinner or flat bread style pizza.
Trailhead Steakhouse
7839 E Lamar Alexander PkwySteak and seafood. Located in beautiful Townsend.
Looking for a breakfast like Grandma used to make? This is the place for biscutts and gravy, grits, etc.
22 locals recommend
Grandmothers Kitchen
3030 Wears Valley RdLooking for a breakfast like Grandma used to make? This is the place for biscutts and gravy, grits, etc.
Guy Fieri's Flavortown is brand new to Pigeon Forge and setup for families. Located in the Mountain Mile plaza, there isn't a shortage of things to do over here.
25 locals recommend
Downtown Flavortown
2655 Teaster LaneGuy Fieri's Flavortown is brand new to Pigeon Forge and setup for families. Located in the Mountain Mile plaza, there isn't a shortage of things to do over here.
Brand new coffee house in Wears Valley. Swing by for an iced coffee or a hot cup of Joe before heading off to tour Townsend or take a hike in the GSMNP.
The Shaggy Moose
3320 Wears Valley RoadBrand new coffee house in Wears Valley. Swing by for an iced coffee or a hot cup of Joe before heading off to tour Townsend or take a hike in the GSMNP.
Dinner and drinks? Make a pit stop at Junction 35 for a refreshing cocktail and a meal.
31 locals recommend
Junction 35 Spirits
2655 Teaster LnDinner and drinks? Make a pit stop at Junction 35 for a refreshing cocktail and a meal.
Sightseeing
If your looking to take a peaceful scenic drive to see the mountains, this is that drive. There are many pull overs, gorgeous views of the mountains and even some waterfalls.
64 locals recommend
Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayIf your looking to take a peaceful scenic drive to see the mountains, this is that drive. There are many pull overs, gorgeous views of the mountains and even some waterfalls.
Head into the National Park and take a ride around Cades Cove Loop. Chances are good that you'll spot some wildlife.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Head into the National Park and take a ride around Cades Cove Loop. Chances are good that you'll spot some wildlife.
Head into the GSMNP for a short hike to the popular Laurel Falls. Like anything that is popular, getting there early in peak season is a good idea.
45 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trailhead
Old State Highway 73 ScenicHead into the GSMNP for a short hike to the popular Laurel Falls. Like anything that is popular, getting there early in peak season is a good idea.
Heading into the GSMNP to explore? Venture over the Abrams Falls.
39 locals recommend
Abrams Falls Trailhead
Abrams Falls TrailHeading into the GSMNP to explore? Venture over the Abrams Falls.
Up for a more challenging hike? Take the 7 miles journey to Clingmans Dome for some of the best views the GSMNP has to offer.
Turn off Newfound Gap Road 0.1 mile south of Newfound Gap and follow the 7-mile-long Clingmans Dome Road to the large parking area at the end.
16 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome Trailhead
Up for a more challenging hike? Take the 7 miles journey to Clingmans Dome for some of the best views the GSMNP has to offer.
Turn off Newfound Gap Road 0.1 mile south of Newfound Gap and follow the 7-mile-long Clingmans Dome Road to the large parking area at the end.