Melanie's Guidebook
Getting Around
Trolley Stop
520 ParkwayAffordable and convenient way to get around Gatlinburg
Food Scene
Authentic Italian food, wonderful owners. You can even bring your own wine
28 locals recommend
Taste of Italy
1235 East PkwyAuthentic Italian food, wonderful owners. You can even bring your own wine
Trish's Mountain Diner
3614 East PkwyLocal Favorite
The ultimate "hole in the wall". Delicious homemade country cooking. Fresh deserts made daily.
22 locals recommend
Janice's Diner
2765 Cosby HwyThe ultimate "hole in the wall". Delicious homemade country cooking. Fresh deserts made daily.
Great atmosphere in an apple orchard. Southern cooking. Fruit, apple cider, honey etc. available for purchase
58 locals recommend
Carver's Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant
3460 Cosby HwyGreat atmosphere in an apple orchard. Southern cooking. Fruit, apple cider, honey etc. available for purchase
Convenient to camper, great burgers, pizza, and the best chicken salad (be sure to order it on toasted croissant!)
28 locals recommend
Cobbly Nob Cafe & Pizza
3720 East PkwyConvenient to camper, great burgers, pizza, and the best chicken salad (be sure to order it on toasted croissant!)
Mama's Chicken Kitchen
1244 East PkwyBiscuits and homemade peach or strawberry jam
Ice cream straight from a local dairy. New flavors offered every week. Don't forget your coffee milk! I guarantee you will be hooked!
19 locals recommend
Cruze Farm Ice Cream
1642 ParkwayIce cream straight from a local dairy. New flavors offered every week. Don't forget your coffee milk! I guarantee you will be hooked!
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayI have no words. You will not leave hungry
One of my favorites! Variety of choices. Be sure and try the Big Orange Soak cake
68 locals recommend
JT Hannah's Kitchen
3214 ParkwayOne of my favorites! Variety of choices. Be sure and try the Big Orange Soak cake
Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Pigeon Forge
2480 ParkwayGreat food and atmosphere
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdGood food and a good time
Great cafe'! After lunch enjoy a free museum and family photo. Then head to Forbidden caverns to finish out your afternoon.
48 locals recommend
Bush's Visitor Center
3901 US-411Great cafe'! After lunch enjoy a free museum and family photo. Then head to Forbidden caverns to finish out your afternoon.
Family owned, delicious food at a reasonable price.
6 locals recommend
Milanos Pizza & Italian Restaurant
465 West Broadway StreetFamily owned, delicious food at a reasonable price.
Delauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyWe've tried lots of BBQ in the area, and this is one the best!
Huck Finn's Catfish
3330 ParkwayFamily owned, great food and atmosphere. A local favorite!
Grocery/Necessities
Food City
1219 East PkwyDollar General
5035 Hooper HwyOnly 3 miles from campground
Walmart Supercenter
1075 Cosby HwyNecessities
Outdoor adventure
Guided tours, outdoor fun, fast side for adventure, slow side for families
78 locals recommend
Rafting In the Smokies
3595 Hartford RdGuided tours, outdoor fun, fast side for adventure, slow side for families
CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdJust around the corner
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdSki slopes, indoor ice skating, outdoor activities year round
Cades Cove
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayGreat views, activities, restaurants, shopping
Scenic hike just down the road. Also lots of picnic areas on the way to the trailhead to enjoy the river.
42 locals recommend
Ramsey Cascades Trailhead
Ramsey Cascades TrailScenic hike just down the road. Also lots of picnic areas on the way to the trailhead to enjoy the river.
Cosby Nature Trail
Cosby Nature TrailClose by, minimal traffic, beautiful scenery
Sightseeing
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailEasy drive to enjoy nature
Theme Parks
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdUnique Attractions
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdGreat place for bird lovers!
Unique cave, budget friendly. Start your afternoon with lunch at Bush's Beans just a few miles from the cavern.
114 locals recommend
Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave RdUnique cave, budget friendly. Start your afternoon with lunch at Bush's Beans just a few miles from the cavern.
Lots of food choices, shopping, arcade and rides (including the wheel)
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveLots of food choices, shopping, arcade and rides (including the wheel)
Pigeon Forge Snow - Pigeon Forge Attraction
2533 Teaster LnSnow tube year round