The Great Smoky Mountains’ Welcome Guide
Food scene
They have been making homemade candy and sweets for generations! Best place to take little ones!
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Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen at The Village
744 ParkwayThey have been making homemade candy and sweets for generations! Best place to take little ones!
Best food and river views in Gatlinburg! Local favorite!
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The Peddler Steakhouse
820 River RdBest food and river views in Gatlinburg! Local favorite!
The Greenbrier Restaurant
370 Newman RdAmazing restaurant that locals frequent!
Little known secret.. go for lunch not breakfast! World renowned sandwiches that I would travel great lengths just to eat! Dutch diplomat sandwich is my go-to! Ask for extra cucumbers!
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Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayLittle known secret.. go for lunch not breakfast! World renowned sandwiches that I would travel great lengths just to eat! Dutch diplomat sandwich is my go-to! Ask for extra cucumbers!
Donut Friar
634 ParkwayBest donuts you’ve ever had!
Buckhorn Inn
2140 Tudor Mountain RdBest romantic dinner in the Smokies!
Best place to get provisions before going to the Greenbrier Entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
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Hungry Bear BBQ
2263 East PkwyBest place to get provisions before going to the Greenbrier Entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!
Best BBQ and closest restaurant to cabin! Go early before they run out!
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Preachers Smokehouse
2929 Pittman Center RdBest BBQ and closest restaurant to cabin! Go early before they run out!
Go for the breakfast or lunch! Parking can be hard to find because this place is always busy! Beautiful drive and the best homecookin’!
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Trish's Mountain Diner
3614 East PkwyGo for the breakfast or lunch! Parking can be hard to find because this place is always busy! Beautiful drive and the best homecookin’!
The only and best delivery pizza place that actually delivers to the cabin! The support the Smoky Mountain Bear Rescue! We love them!
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Papa Leone's Pizzeria
1440 Upper Middle Creek RdThe only and best delivery pizza place that actually delivers to the cabin! The support the Smoky Mountain Bear Rescue! We love them!
Best coffee and pastries in Sevier County! It’s in The Village downtown Gatlinburg. I’ve been going here for years!
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Coffee & Company
634 ParkwayBest coffee and pastries in Sevier County! It’s in The Village downtown Gatlinburg. I’ve been going here for years!
Go for their dipped ice cream! Strawberry on vanilla is my go-to! They’ve been around since 1961!
Carmelcorn
647 ParkwayGo for their dipped ice cream! Strawberry on vanilla is my go-to! They’ve been around since 1961!
I’ve been coming here since I was little! Get the garlic knots!
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Best Italian on the Parkway
710 ParkwayI’ve been coming here since I was little! Get the garlic knots!
Great place for southern food! Local chain that’s always hard to beat!
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Calhoun's in Gatlinburg
1004 ParkwayGreat place for southern food! Local chain that’s always hard to beat!
Best bar and beer in the Smokies! Live music on the weekends!
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Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwayBest bar and beer in the Smokies! Live music on the weekends!
Favorite lunch spot in Pigeon Forge!
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The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StFavorite lunch spot in Pigeon Forge!
Best place to go in the fall! Scenic drive to get to Carver’s!
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Carver's Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant
3460 Cosby HwyBest place to go in the fall! Scenic drive to get to Carver’s!
Great place to go for a fine dining atmosphere!
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Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
1002 ParkwayGreat place to go for a fine dining atmosphere!
Dunn's Market & Grill
2650 Upper Middle Creek RoadClosest place to the cabin to get a quick bite to eat! Especially breakfast!
Favorite place for brunch! Amazing atmosphere and even better outdoor seating!
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Wild Plum Tea Room
555 Buckhorn RdFavorite place for brunch! Amazing atmosphere and even better outdoor seating!
Neighborhoods
My favorite place in the entire Smokies. Across the road from the GSMNP, go to Emerts Cove Covered Bridge for family photos and enjoy the river! Great for fishing and exploring the scenic area of this mountain town!
Pittman Center
My favorite place in the entire Smokies. Across the road from the GSMNP, go to Emerts Cove Covered Bridge for family photos and enjoy the river! Great for fishing and exploring the scenic area of this mountain town!
Greenbrier Grocery
2406 East PkwyGreat supplies and perfect for purchasing tubes to float down the river!
Sightseeing
Best scenic drive in Gatlinburg! Closed in the winter so check with the GSMNP!
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailBest scenic drive in Gatlinburg! Closed in the winter so check with the GSMNP!
Best part of the national park! 15 minutes from the cabin too!
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Greenbrier Cove
Best part of the national park! 15 minutes from the cabin too!
Ramsey Cascades Trailhead
Ramsey Cascades TrailOne of my favorite trails in Greenbrier!
Porters Creek Trail
Porters Creek TrailGreat trail in Greenbrier a favorite amount locals!
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayOne of my favorite attractions in the Smokies!
Ride the tram up to Ober Gatlinburg for the best views! Snow skiing/tubing in the winter with ice skating year round!
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Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdRide the tram up to Ober Gatlinburg for the best views! Snow skiing/tubing in the winter with ice skating year round!
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayGreat outdoor-themed park in downtown Gatlinburg!
Highest point in the Smokies with a short hike up to the observation tower designed by famous architect, Hubert Bebb! He studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. The views don’t get any better than this!
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Clingmans Dome Road
Clingmans Dome RoadHighest point in the Smokies with a short hike up to the observation tower designed by famous architect, Hubert Bebb! He studied under Frank Lloyd Wright. The views don’t get any better than this!
Great aquarium for kids of all ages! One of the best in the nation!
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdGreat aquarium for kids of all ages! One of the best in the nation!
Who doesn’t love an amusement park with an Appalachian theme? + Dolly Parton is the QUEEN!
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Dollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks BoulevardWho doesn’t love an amusement park with an Appalachian theme? + Dolly Parton is the QUEEN!
Cosby Campground Road
Cosby Campground RoadBest trails to get away from the crowds!
Mountain Mist Farms
710 Caney Creek RdPick your own blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries from July to Labor Day!
Best whitewater rafting in the Smokies! Great for beginners and kids as young as 3 years old!
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Whitewater
3630 Hartford RdBest whitewater rafting in the Smokies! Great for beginners and kids as young as 3 years old!