Sally's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Be sure to pick up a booklet at the ranger station on the left when entering. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy it along the river. Be sure to check to see if and when the 11 mile loop road is open.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Be sure to pick up a booklet at the ranger station on the left when entering. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy it along the river. Be sure to check to see if and when the 11 mile loop road is open.
Look Rock is a spectacular view only 10 miles off 321 in Townsend, about 9 miles from here. Across the road you can hike up to the old fire tower.
16 locals recommend
Look Rock - Viewing Platform
Look Rock is a spectacular view only 10 miles off 321 in Townsend, about 9 miles from here. Across the road you can hike up to the old fire tower.
Smokey Mountain National Park
Picnic along the river, hike to the one-room school house, and enjoy nature.
54 locals recommend
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area Road NorthPicnic along the river, hike to the one-room school house, and enjoy nature.
Visit our alma mater and enjoy a concert or sporting event.
86 locals recommend
University of Tennessee
Visit our alma mater and enjoy a concert or sporting event.
Newly opened road from Townsend to Wears Valley with fantastic scenic overlooks. Watch for wildlife along the way. This road can also take you to the tail of the dragon. Road construction is under way in 2022 and 2023, so be sure to inquire before going there.
64 locals recommend
Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayNewly opened road from Townsend to Wears Valley with fantastic scenic overlooks. Watch for wildlife along the way. This road can also take you to the tail of the dragon. Road construction is under way in 2022 and 2023, so be sure to inquire before going there.
Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave RdEnjoy the coolness and the beauty of a cave.
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailFun and entertainment
There's something for everyone at Dollywood, but you will pay for it!
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdThe Island Dr
The Island DriveIn our opinion, this dinner show is the best in the area. Our grands absolutely loved it and you will be amazed at the strength and talent of the cast.
146 locals recommend
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
2713 ParkwayIn our opinion, this dinner show is the best in the area. Our grands absolutely loved it and you will be amazed at the strength and talent of the cast.
If you are old enough to remember Red Skelton on TV, you will laugh for 3 hours.
Brian Hoffman's Remembering Red - A Tribute To Red Skelton
167 East Wears Valley RoadIf you are old enough to remember Red Skelton on TV, you will laugh for 3 hours.
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park
2530 ParkwayHatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdDolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdAnakeesta
576 ParkwayWonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdBeyond The Lens! Family Fun
2115 ParkwayDollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdParrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdOur grands loved this hands-on bird paradise!
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain Rd
MagiQuest
2491 ParkwayOur grandchildren, ages 8 and under, loved this place.
Food scene
Ye Olde Steak House
6838 Chapman HwyConsistently good and variety of food. Besides the Sevier County locations, there is a Chops South in South Knoxville, about 12 miles from here.
7 locals recommend
The Chop House
7417 Chapman HwyConsistently good and variety of food. Besides the Sevier County locations, there is a Chops South in South Knoxville, about 12 miles from here.
Cruze Farm Ice Cream
1642 ParkwayYummy soft serve. Several locations.
LongHorn Steakhouse
1706 ParkwayElvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdWe highly recommend the waffles here.
Shopping
There's something for everyone here at this unbelievable well-stocked store.
Smoky Mountain Knife Works
2320 Winfield Dunn PkwyTanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayCity advice
Getting around
Avoid Traffic
To save time and avoid traffic, take Veterans Parkway from Sevierville to Dollywood and Pigeon Forge.