Cody’s guidebook
Food scene
Excellent local restaurant when you're looking for a good breakfast spot. Only 5 minutes away, and full of friendly faces. While you're waiting to be seated, go check out Harper Bros. General Store next door...you won't be disappointed!
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Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdExcellent local restaurant when you're looking for a good breakfast spot. Only 5 minutes away, and full of friendly faces. While you're waiting to be seated, go check out Harper Bros. General Store next door...you won't be disappointed!
Local coffee shop for your caffeine fix if you need it!
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The Heavenly Roast
3637 Wears Valley RoadLocal coffee shop for your caffeine fix if you need it!
The best ice cream in Pigeon Forge!! A must stop for sure. Grab your ice cream and walk around the cute Old Mill shops for a little while.
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Old Mill Farmhouse Kitchen
183 Old Mill AveThe best ice cream in Pigeon Forge!! A must stop for sure. Grab your ice cream and walk around the cute Old Mill shops for a little while.
One of our favorite restaurants in the area. Don't let the line turn you away, it's worth the wait and moves faster than you think!
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The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveOne of our favorite restaurants in the area. Don't let the line turn you away, it's worth the wait and moves faster than you think!
A nice steakhouse on the "peaceful side" of the Smokies. Only 15 minutes away in Townsend, and always a nice atmosphere.
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Trailhead Steakhouse
7839 E Lamar Alexander PkwyA nice steakhouse on the "peaceful side" of the Smokies. Only 15 minutes away in Townsend, and always a nice atmosphere.
Ask to be seated in the covered porch area overlooking the river or in the Truck Bar. Great views of the little pigeon river and excellent seafood and sushi. They frequently update their sushi and drink menus so they always have great options. Try the Lobster Ravioli if it is an option. Lots of custom woodworking sets the scene and gives a great ambiance You won’t be disappointed!
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Harpoon Harry's Crab House - Pigeon Forge
112 Community Center DrAsk to be seated in the covered porch area overlooking the river or in the Truck Bar. Great views of the little pigeon river and excellent seafood and sushi. They frequently update their sushi and drink menus so they always have great options. Try the Lobster Ravioli if it is an option. Lots of custom woodworking sets the scene and gives a great ambiance You won’t be disappointed!
One of the best seafood restaurants you’ll ever experience! It’s pretty amazing that this place can get this fresh of seafood in the mountains. Enjoy a fine dining experience that you’ll never forget! Great for special occasions! It’s the “Nobu” of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
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Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar
437 ParkwayOne of the best seafood restaurants you’ll ever experience! It’s pretty amazing that this place can get this fresh of seafood in the mountains. Enjoy a fine dining experience that you’ll never forget! Great for special occasions! It’s the “Nobu” of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
City/town information
You can get to Gatlinburg by going through the park. Take Line Springs Dr south from 321 (the intersection by Mountain Brothers General Store and The Heavenly Roast) all the way into the park. Cross the old bridge and turn left at the "T". The drive through the park to Gatlinburg is beautiful!
Once you get to Gatlinburg, find some parking centrally located. You can walk across the town for most things, and save yourself some money by only parking once. There's all kinds of shops and things to do there: Ober Gatlinburg, Anakeesta, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Ripley's Aquarium, and so much more. If you are looking or a slower option, the Gatlinburg Trail starts at the western end of town and has a footpath that follows the river. It's an easy trail, and a beautiful hike! One of our favorite hikes for sure. We enjoy taking the leisurely hike and hitting up Starbucks in town afterwards!
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Gatlinburg
You can get to Gatlinburg by going through the park. Take Line Springs Dr south from 321 (the intersection by Mountain Brothers General Store and The Heavenly Roast) all the way into the park. Cross the old bridge and turn left at the "T". The drive through the park to Gatlinburg is beautiful!
Once you get to Gatlinburg, find some parking centrally located. You can walk across the town for most things, and save yourself some money by only parking once. There's all kinds of shops and things to do there: Ober Gatlinburg, Anakeesta, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Ripley's Aquarium, and so much more. If you are looking or a slower option, the Gatlinburg Trail starts at the western end of town and has a footpath that follows the river. It's an easy trail, and a beautiful hike! One of our favorite hikes for sure. We enjoy taking the leisurely hike and hitting up Starbucks in town afterwards!
Townsend is known as the "Peaceful Side" of the Smokies because it is usually much quieter than Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. A cute town with some local eateries and shopping. There's a small grocery store (IGA) and other places to shop for necessities (Dollar General, etc.). Check out the Apple Valley Mountain Cafe or Trailhead Steak & Trout if you're hungry. Dancing Bear Lodge is a nice place if you're looking for a casual fine dining experience as well.
Townsend is also the closest entrance to the park to Cades Cove. Tuckaleechee Caverns are also nearby. Townsend is also a great place to rent some tubes and float the river in the summer time.
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Townsend
Townsend is known as the "Peaceful Side" of the Smokies because it is usually much quieter than Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg. A cute town with some local eateries and shopping. There's a small grocery store (IGA) and other places to shop for necessities (Dollar General, etc.). Check out the Apple Valley Mountain Cafe or Trailhead Steak & Trout if you're hungry. Dancing Bear Lodge is a nice place if you're looking for a casual fine dining experience as well.
Townsend is also the closest entrance to the park to Cades Cove. Tuckaleechee Caverns are also nearby. Townsend is also a great place to rent some tubes and float the river in the summer time.
Sightseeing
The Gatlinburg Trail is on the west end of Gatlinburg and an easy hike for all. You can even take a stroller on this one! It's a beautiful hike on a well maintained trail that follows the river. Take your time and take in the views along the way. Take some amazing photos along the river or on the foot bridge. Take your opportunity to get a picture of your group in front of the Smoky Mountains National Park sign as well (only a 5 minute walk from the trailhead in Gatlinburg).
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Gatlinburg Trail Trailhead
916 River RdThe Gatlinburg Trail is on the west end of Gatlinburg and an easy hike for all. You can even take a stroller on this one! It's a beautiful hike on a well maintained trail that follows the river. Take your time and take in the views along the way. Take some amazing photos along the river or on the foot bridge. Take your opportunity to get a picture of your group in front of the Smoky Mountains National Park sign as well (only a 5 minute walk from the trailhead in Gatlinburg).
One of the most famous places in the Smokies. Traffic builds as the day goes by, so try for an early start if your going to drive the loop in Cades Cove. While the traffic can be tough, its worth it! Make sure you check out some of the old cabins along the way, and especially the area at the Cades Cove Visitor's Center.
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Cades Cove
One of the most famous places in the Smokies. Traffic builds as the day goes by, so try for an early start if your going to drive the loop in Cades Cove. While the traffic can be tough, its worth it! Make sure you check out some of the old cabins along the way, and especially the area at the Cades Cove Visitor's Center.
An easy way to get a great sense of what the Smokies have to offer! You can have a chance to see great views, all kinds of wildlife (yes, even the bears sometimes), as well as some awesome historic sights. Make sure you check out some of the old cabins along the way to see how the original residents lived. Don't miss your chance to stop and get some pictures from the scenic overlooks above Gatlinburg!
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailAn easy way to get a great sense of what the Smokies have to offer! You can have a chance to see great views, all kinds of wildlife (yes, even the bears sometimes), as well as some awesome historic sights. Make sure you check out some of the old cabins along the way to see how the original residents lived. Don't miss your chance to stop and get some pictures from the scenic overlooks above Gatlinburg!
One of the most popular places to visit in the Smoky Mountains. Just don’t forget they are closed to motor vehicles on Wednesdays!
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Cades Cove Loop Road
Cades Cove Loop RoadOne of the most popular places to visit in the Smoky Mountains. Just don’t forget they are closed to motor vehicles on Wednesdays!
Shopping
A great little store with all kinds of décor, souvenirs, clothing, etc. Also, they have a nice little coffee bar for your caffeine fix. When you walk in, you'll probably be greeted by the official greater, Biscuit, the sweetest dog that makes sure everyone feels welcome here. Peruse their carefully curated items while you wait for your turn to be seated at Elvira's Cafe next door.
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Harper Bros. General Merchandise Store
4149 Wears Valley RdA great little store with all kinds of décor, souvenirs, clothing, etc. Also, they have a nice little coffee bar for your caffeine fix. When you walk in, you'll probably be greeted by the official greater, Biscuit, the sweetest dog that makes sure everyone feels welcome here. Peruse their carefully curated items while you wait for your turn to be seated at Elvira's Cafe next door.
A cute store with a variety of souvenirs, snacks, and other items. Get some of their apple butter or jellies for your breakfast!
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Mountain Brothers General Store
3707 Wears Valley RdA cute store with a variety of souvenirs, snacks, and other items. Get some of their apple butter or jellies for your breakfast!
Things To Do
One of the best aquariums you'll ever visit! A great option if its a rainy day and your looking for something to do indoors. Try to look online at their schedule of events. If you time your visit right, you'll be able to watch them feed the stingrays and see the march of the penguins!
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Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdOne of the best aquariums you'll ever visit! A great option if its a rainy day and your looking for something to do indoors. Try to look online at their schedule of events. If you time your visit right, you'll be able to watch them feed the stingrays and see the march of the penguins!
The kids will love Anakeesta! Ride the ski lift or the bus to the mountain above Gatlinburg. Ride a zip line, walk the suspension bridges, eat dinner with a view, and more.
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Anakeesta
576 ParkwayThe kids will love Anakeesta! Ride the ski lift or the bus to the mountain above Gatlinburg. Ride a zip line, walk the suspension bridges, eat dinner with a view, and more.
One of the best zip line adventures in the Smokies! The tour guides make it a blast, and you'll have a chance to see some of the best views!
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CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdOne of the best zip line adventures in the Smokies! The tour guides make it a blast, and you'll have a chance to see some of the best views!
This place is great for families and when the weather isn’t the best. We went here when Dollywood was already full and we almost enjoyed it more than a day at Dollywood - and that’s saying a lot!
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Śnieg Kuźni Gołębi - Atrakcje Kuźni Gołębi
2533 Teaster LnThis place is great for families and when the weather isn’t the best. We went here when Dollywood was already full and we almost enjoyed it more than a day at Dollywood - and that’s saying a lot!
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BYOB
Sevier County is a “dry county”, so if you are planning on mixing a drink or two during your stay, we recommend you BYOB. You can find cold beer at most gas stations and wine and beer at the grocery stores. There is one liquor store in Gatlinburg and free moonshine and whiskey tastings at a few different locations but you will probably pay more at that L and it is not conveniently located at all! Save yourself some time (and money!) and bring your mixers with you.