Out & About in the Smokies
Breakfast (1 of 8)
Love this place in downtown Gatlinburg. It’s located at the end of the Parkway, near the entrance to the National Park. Fill up on breakfast before your big hike!
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayYou can’t visit this area without getting pancakes! You’re sure to find a winner here.
139 locals recommend
Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayYou can’t visit this area without getting pancakes! You’re sure to find a winner here.
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayThere are several locations in the area, including Sevierville & Gatlinburg
30 locals recommend
Flapjack's Pancake Cabin
2734 ParkwayThere are several locations in the area, including Sevierville & Gatlinburg
Log Cabin Candy Kitchen
327 Historic Nature TrailAtrium Pancakes
432 ParkwaySightseeing (2 of 8)
There’s no shortage of things to see and do, all within minutes of Blue Clear Sky!
Food, fun, entertainment, people watch, walk, shop, drink, explore... there’s lots to do here so give yourself some time. Sample the moonshine at Ol’ Smoky, ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, enjoy the music fountain, catch happy hour at Margaritaville, dine at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen... make The Island a must-do on your list (it’s less than 15 min from Blue Clear Sky and offers free parking).
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveFood, fun, entertainment, people watch, walk, shop, drink, explore... there’s lots to do here so give yourself some time. Sample the moonshine at Ol’ Smoky, ride the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, enjoy the music fountain, catch happy hour at Margaritaville, dine at Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen... make The Island a must-do on your list (it’s less than 15 min from Blue Clear Sky and offers free parking).
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdTitanic Museum Attraction
2134 ParkwayWonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdHollywood Wax Museum
106 Showplace BlvdMagiQuest
2491 ParkwayFamily fun! Our nieces and nephews love this place...
Old Forge Distillery
170 Old Mill AveMoonshine tasting and neat gifts.
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdOle Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayWe love the moonshine tastings!
Located at The Island of Pigeon Forge. We love the moonshine tastings!
43 locals recommend
Ole Smoky Barn
131 The Island DrLocated at The Island of Pigeon Forge. We love the moonshine tastings!
Tennessee Legend Distillery - Newport Hwy
2874 Newport HwyChristmas Place
2470 ParkwayChristmas year-round, shopping and sightseeing...
Rocky Top Wine Trail
2174 ParkwayTopJump Trampoline & Extreme Arena
3735 ParkwaySmoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdThe Escape Game Pigeon Forge
131 The Island DrGoats On The Roof
Outdoor Gravity Park
203 Sugar Hollow RdFive Oaks Riding Stables
1630 ParkwayThree Bears General Store
2861 ParkwayFeed the live bears!
Pigeon Forge Snow - Pigeon Forge Attraction
2533 Teaster LnSmoky Mountain Ziplines
509 Mill Creek RdRocky Top Mountain Coaster
2940 Veterans BlvdAnakeesta
576 ParkwayGatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayGatlinburg Space Needle
155 Historic Nature TrailSmoky Mountain Winery
450 Cherry StreetSugarlands Distilling Company
805 ParkwayTennessee Homemade Wines
1645 ParkwayTennessee Cider Company
611 ParkwayMy brother’s family of 5 loved this place. Ages 16, 14, 10, + mom & dad, all had a ball. Golfball! Choose from 3 different 18-hole courses (pig, chicken, cow), or do all three. Each hole is entertaining and fun, lots of fun photo ops!
Tip: if you’re thinking of doing more than one course, pay the nominal fee ($3?) and your ticket is good at two different locations (also Davey Crockett’s Mini Golf in Gatlinburg) — your ticket is valid for a few months (ask for details!).
36 locals recommend
Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini-Golf
1639 ParkwayMy brother’s family of 5 loved this place. Ages 16, 14, 10, + mom & dad, all had a ball. Golfball! Choose from 3 different 18-hole courses (pig, chicken, cow), or do all three. Each hole is entertaining and fun, lots of fun photo ops!
Tip: if you’re thinking of doing more than one course, pay the nominal fee ($3?) and your ticket is good at two different locations (also Davey Crockett’s Mini Golf in Gatlinburg) — your ticket is valid for a few months (ask for details!).
Food scene (3 of 8)
This is a favorite breakfast spot of ours, but we’ve also heard great things about lunch and dinner. If you’re feeling adventurous and like to share, try the deep fried cinnamon roll (warning: it’s massive!).
PS- the interior architecture is gorgeous!
Update: We had dinner here in March ‘22, loved it. Large portions, good comfort food. Server was great. A small cup of potato soup offered to each of us as a complimentary starter!
155 locals recommend
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayThis is a favorite breakfast spot of ours, but we’ve also heard great things about lunch and dinner. If you’re feeling adventurous and like to share, try the deep fried cinnamon roll (warning: it’s massive!).
PS- the interior architecture is gorgeous!
Update: We had dinner here in March ‘22, loved it. Large portions, good comfort food. Server was great. A small cup of potato soup offered to each of us as a complimentary starter!
Hard Rock Cafe
2050 ParkwayThis is probably our favorite eating spot in the area. Relaxed, good food, reasonably priced and close to home. If you have a long wait, browse the connecting shops or walk across the street to the Old Forge Distillery and sample some moonshine.
189 locals recommend
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StThis is probably our favorite eating spot in the area. Relaxed, good food, reasonably priced and close to home. If you have a long wait, browse the connecting shops or walk across the street to the Old Forge Distillery and sample some moonshine.
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveCalhoun's in Pigeon Forge
2532 ParkwayGood BBQ (there’s also another location in Gatlinburg)
Calhoun's in Gatlinburg
1004 ParkwayGood BBQ (there’s also another location in Pigeon Forge)
Located at The Island of Pigeon Forge, this family-style dining restaurant has good comfort food. You can also just visit the gift shop for a Paula Deeb souvenir.
192 locals recommend
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrLocated at The Island of Pigeon Forge, this family-style dining restaurant has good comfort food. You can also just visit the gift shop for a Paula Deeb souvenir.
If you’re in the mood for Mexican food and margaritas... there’s also a location in Gatlinburg.
48 locals recommend
No Way Jose's Cantina
104 Waldens Main StIf you’re in the mood for Mexican food and margaritas... there’s also a location in Gatlinburg.
If you’re in the mood for Mexican food and margaritas... there’s also a location in Pigeon Forge.
68 locals recommend
No Way Jose’s Mexican Cantina
555 ParkwayIf you’re in the mood for Mexican food and margaritas... there’s also a location in Pigeon Forge.
Aubrey's Restaurant
928 Dolly Parton PkwyGood food!
Cute little café with good food, less than 10 minutes from the cabin.
27 locals recommend
Lil Black Bear Cafe
3068 Veterans BlvdCute little café with good food, less than 10 minutes from the cabin.
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
1002 ParkwayBennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
2910 ParkwayJohnny Carino's
2425 ParkwaySmoky Mountain Popcorn Co.
2530 ParkwayThere’s also a location in Gatlinburg
Donut Friar
634 ParkwayMellow Mushroom
2485 ParkwayChesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar
437 ParkwayWaffle De Lys
616 ParkwayDinner & Shows (4 of 8)
All-you can eat dinner along with some great entertainment!
Good food and a great show! Family friendly, comedy. We find this to be a good value for a nice evening dinner/theater combo.
229 locals recommend
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdGood food and a great show! Family friendly, comedy. We find this to be a good value for a nice evening dinner/theater combo.
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayPirates Voyage Dinner & Show
2713 ParkwayBiblical Times Dinner Theater
2391 ParkwayGreat Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2682 Teaster LnLive Entertainment (5 of 8)
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park
2530 ParkwayThe Comedy Barn
2775 ParkwayThe Wonders of Magic
100 Music RdSoul Of Motown
2330 ParkwayGreat Smoky Mountain National Park (6 of 8)
Clingmans Dome Visitor Center
Clingmans Dome RoadMount LeConte Lodge
Laurel Falls
Chimney Tops Trail Trailhead
Chimney Tops TrailChimney Tops Overlook
U.S. 441Cades Cove
This is a great sight-seeing drive. No need to hike!
Old Sugarlands Trail Trailhead
U.S. 441Alum Cave
Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls TrailGrotto Falls
Trillium Gap TrailAbrams Falls Trailhead
Abrams Falls TrailCharlies Bunion
Ramsey Cascades Trailhead
Ramsey Cascades TrailPorters Creek Trail Trailhead
Greenbrier RoadGatlinburg Trail Trailhead
916 River RdIf you’re visiting the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains, you definitely ought to consider the short (if steep) jaunt to Mingo Falls. In a mountain range known for lots of gurgling and gushing water, this horsetail falls is one of the standout liquid landmarks.
- The SmokyMountains.com Local Expert Team
58 locals recommend
Mingo Falls
Eastern Cherokee ReservationIf you’re visiting the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountains, you definitely ought to consider the short (if steep) jaunt to Mingo Falls. In a mountain range known for lots of gurgling and gushing water, this horsetail falls is one of the standout liquid landmarks.
- The SmokyMountains.com Local Expert Team
Shopping (7 of 8)
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayOle Smoky Barrelhouse
650 Parkway