Karen’s guidebook
Food scene
Since 1830, homestyle cooking like Grandma used to make, The Old Mill is nestled within a quaint shopping district that features the Old Mill General Store, Pigeon River Pottery, Old Forge Distillery, and novelty shops.
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveSince 1830, homestyle cooking like Grandma used to make, The Old Mill is nestled within a quaint shopping district that features the Old Mill General Store, Pigeon River Pottery, Old Forge Distillery, and novelty shops.
Come hungry, leave full and with leftovers of great BBQ: pulled pork, brisket, or ribs you cannot go wrong.
52 locals recommend
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
714 River RdCome hungry, leave full and with leftovers of great BBQ: pulled pork, brisket, or ribs you cannot go wrong.
Craft beer brewery and restaurant that offers unique brews and bar/grill food.
136 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Dreams
1004 ParkwayCraft beer brewery and restaurant that offers unique brews and bar/grill food.
The spectacular Southern food of Paula Deen served family style upstairs from her large country store. Located within The Island, featuring the Smoky Mountain Distillery, wine tastings, a brewery, novelty shops and rides.
192 locals recommend
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrThe spectacular Southern food of Paula Deen served family style upstairs from her large country store. Located within The Island, featuring the Smoky Mountain Distillery, wine tastings, a brewery, novelty shops and rides.
Features steaks and BBQ. Located in downtown Gatlinburg among novelty shops and attractions.
58 locals recommend
Calhoun's in Gatlinburg
1004 ParkwayFeatures steaks and BBQ. Located in downtown Gatlinburg among novelty shops and attractions.
Specializes in breakfast, open 7-1 p.m. Come hungry and leave full
153 locals recommend
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwaySpecializes in breakfast, open 7-1 p.m. Come hungry and leave full
Aunt Granny's Buffet
2700 Dollywood Parks BoulevardTrue Southern cuisine located in Dollywood. Wonderful food, worth the wait.
Johnny Carino's
2425 ParkwayLove Italian? This is the place for you!!
Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina
735 ParkwayGreat Mexican food in downtown Gatlinburg.
In Sevierville, serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner; known for their apple cinnamon muffins, apple fritters, and Applewood julep since 1986. While there, be sure to visit the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store, Apple Barn Winery, Apple Valley Creamery, and the Christmas & Candle Shop at Apple Barn. Really could be a 1/2 day to whole day adventure!
157 locals recommend
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
240 Apple Valley RdIn Sevierville, serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner; known for their apple cinnamon muffins, apple fritters, and Applewood julep since 1986. While there, be sure to visit the Apple Barn Cider Mill & General Store, Apple Barn Winery, Apple Valley Creamery, and the Christmas & Candle Shop at Apple Barn. Really could be a 1/2 day to whole day adventure!
Sightseeing
A truly unique mini-golf experience on the side of the mountain!! Fun!!!!
62 locals recommend
Hillbilly Golf
340 ParkwayA truly unique mini-golf experience on the side of the mountain!! Fun!!!!
36 holes of fun, "old day" themed mini-golf in downtown Gatlinburg.
28 locals recommend
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini Golf
188 Parkway36 holes of fun, "old day" themed mini-golf in downtown Gatlinburg.
54 holes of animated barnyard friends and nursery-rhyme themes sure to delight!!!
36 locals recommend
Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini-Golf
1639 Parkway54 holes of animated barnyard friends and nursery-rhyme themes sure to delight!!!
Wonders abound!!! Shark tunnel, need I say more? Fun, fun fun!
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdWonders abound!!! Shark tunnel, need I say more? Fun, fun fun!
Open chairlift ride to the 1800 ft overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains, home of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. Best views of downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains.
190 locals recommend
Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayOpen chairlift ride to the 1800 ft overlook with views of the Smoky Mountains, home of North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge. Best views of downtown Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains.
Titanic Museum Attraction
2134 ParkwayFascinating tour of the voyage of the Titanic.
Fun evening of entertainment served up with a fabulous meal fit for the ultimate hillbilly.
229 locals recommend
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdFun evening of entertainment served up with a fabulous meal fit for the ultimate hillbilly.
Good old fashioned entertainment and a hearty meal. Thoroughly delightful time!!
378 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayGood old fashioned entertainment and a hearty meal. Thoroughly delightful time!!
Ready to have your funny bone tickled? Check out a show at the Comedy Barn!!!
117 locals recommend
The Comedy Barn
2775 ParkwayReady to have your funny bone tickled? Check out a show at the Comedy Barn!!!
Great Smoky Mountains
Wonderful views, hiking trails and waterfalls
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdTheme park full of rides, attractions and family fun.
Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdFun water park!!
30+ years, the largest Christmas shopping village located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains celebrates Christmas year round. Simply amazing!!
34 locals recommend
Christmas Place
2470 Parkway30+ years, the largest Christmas shopping village located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains celebrates Christmas year round. Simply amazing!!
City/town information
Wonderful place to experience and learn history of the Cherokee people. Less than 1 hour away.
304 locals recommend
Cherokee
Wonderful place to experience and learn history of the Cherokee people. Less than 1 hour away.
Home of the Biltmore mansion!!! A wonderful place to explore and learn about the Vanderbuilts, one of the richest families in American history.
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Home of the Biltmore mansion!!! A wonderful place to explore and learn about the Vanderbuilts, one of the richest families in American history.