Benjamin's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Great 11 mile nature loop with tons of pull offs, old cabins/homesteads, and hiking trails.
Cades Cove entrance
Laurel Creek RoadGreat 11 mile nature loop with tons of pull offs, old cabins/homesteads, and hiking trails.
The Tuckaleechee Caverns is a great place to check out rain or shine.
121 locals recommend
Tuckaleechee Caverns
825 Cavern RdThe Tuckaleechee Caverns is a great place to check out rain or shine.
This is the highest point in the Smokey’s and not a bad drive from the cabin. There are some other great pull offs along the way as well and little hiking trails.
319 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome
This is the highest point in the Smokey’s and not a bad drive from the cabin. There are some other great pull offs along the way as well and little hiking trails.
Food scene
Great place for some fresh brewed beer and great food! They also have a neat play area for kids and is pet friendly!
43 locals recommend
Peaceful Side Social Brewery & Craft Kitchen
7967 East Lamar Alexander ParkwayGreat place for some fresh brewed beer and great food! They also have a neat play area for kids and is pet friendly!
Great place for breakfast! If the weather is nice it’s great to sit out by the river and enjoy a great home cooked meal.
13 locals recommend
Healthy Vibes Cafe & Bakery
7613 Old Tennessee 73Great place for breakfast! If the weather is nice it’s great to sit out by the river and enjoy a great home cooked meal.
Great sit down restaurant in the heart of Townsend! Be sure to give it a try!
55 locals recommend
Trailhead Steakhouse
7839 E Lamar Alexander PkwyGreat sit down restaurant in the heart of Townsend! Be sure to give it a try!
Great place to eat for couples looking for a quite, nice dining experience. We highly recommend making reservations to avoid any unwanted waiting.
45 locals recommend
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
137 Apple Valley WayGreat place to eat for couples looking for a quite, nice dining experience. We highly recommend making reservations to avoid any unwanted waiting.
Things To Do
Outdoor/water fun
Great way to cool off on those hot days. Get dropped off and picked up. Fun for all ages!
Note: Life jackets/floatation devices may be required for certain young ages.
167 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdGreat way to cool off on those hot days. Get dropped off and picked up. Fun for all ages!
Note: Life jackets/floatation devices may be required for certain young ages.
Great drive in theater close by. Enjoy an evening show or two for a great price!
14 locals recommend
Parkway Drive-In Theatre
2909 E Lamar Alexander PkwyGreat drive in theater close by. Enjoy an evening show or two for a great price!
Check out the City of Gatlinburg for a family fun filled day. From shopping to sight seeing there are all kinds of things to do here. Just be ready for some crowds, as it is a highly visited area.
660 locals recommend
Gatlinburg
Check out the City of Gatlinburg for a family fun filled day. From shopping to sight seeing there are all kinds of things to do here. Just be ready for some crowds, as it is a highly visited area.
Check out the Ripley’s aquarium in the Smokey’s. A great place for all ages. It’s located in Gatlinburg, about 45 minutes or so from the cabin.
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdCheck out the Ripley’s aquarium in the Smokey’s. A great place for all ages. It’s located in Gatlinburg, about 45 minutes or so from the cabin.
Check out Pigeon Forge. They have all kinds of things for the family. From go carts and putt putt golf, to indoor sky diving and arcades.
500 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge
Check out Pigeon Forge. They have all kinds of things for the family. From go carts and putt putt golf, to indoor sky diving and arcades.
Check out the world famous Dollywood. Dolly Parton’s theme park located in Pigeon Forge. Roller coasters and rides for all ages. Don’t forget to ride the Dollywood express train! Check out there pumpkin display and lights around the fall time and the Christmas decorations when it cools off!
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdCheck out the world famous Dollywood. Dolly Parton’s theme park located in Pigeon Forge. Roller coasters and rides for all ages. Don’t forget to ride the Dollywood express train! Check out there pumpkin display and lights around the fall time and the Christmas decorations when it cools off!