Monica & Russ’s Smokey Mountain Guidebook
Stores
If you love the bear decor in the cabin, we got most of it from this store. It's a cute mom and pop shop.
140 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Popcorn Co.
2530 ParkwayIf you love the bear decor in the cabin, we got most of it from this store. It's a cute mom and pop shop.
This is an amazing Christmas Store. It's called Christmas Place. If you love Christmas you have to go. Even if you don't buy anything, it's just amazing to look at.
34 locals recommend
Christmas Place
2470 ParkwayThis is an amazing Christmas Store. It's called Christmas Place. If you love Christmas you have to go. Even if you don't buy anything, it's just amazing to look at.
Kroger
220 Wears Valley RdThe closest grocery store.
Located at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is the “World’s largest knife showplace.” More than 1.5 million guests visit our 108,000 square-foot knife showroom in Sevierville, TN. It houses a massive collection of museum-quality cutlery memorabilia, artifacts, and mounts – as well as just about every kind of knife and outdoor equipment you can think of.
67 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Knife Works
2320 Winfield Dunn PkwyLocated at the gateway of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is the “World’s largest knife showplace.” More than 1.5 million guests visit our 108,000 square-foot knife showroom in Sevierville, TN. It houses a massive collection of museum-quality cutlery memorabilia, artifacts, and mounts – as well as just about every kind of knife and outdoor equipment you can think of.
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayGreat Prices!
Food scene
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayWonderful Wholesome Farm Food.
Even if you don't dine inside there is a cute mill with waterfall outside.
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveEven if you don't dine inside there is a cute mill with waterfall outside.
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayPirates Voyage Dinner & Show
2713 ParkwayA fun dinner and show for the whole family!
Ole Smoky Barn
131 The Island DrA moonshine distillery!
Wild Bear Tavern
4236 ParkwayGerman Food and Beer.
Best prices for locally made candy and chocolates. Chocolate covered strawberries are dipped when you order, and are amazing!
17 locals recommend
Chocolate Monkey
702 ParkwayBest prices for locally made candy and chocolates. Chocolate covered strawberries are dipped when you order, and are amazing!
Mad dogs creamery
731 East PkwyFor Your Sweet Craving come here for Big Donuts.
If you love anything apples you have to come here. Every kind of apple you can chose from is here. They also have restaurants and a walk-in restaurant for Apple Dumplings and Fried Apple Pie's with Ice Cream. Yum!
139 locals recommend
Apple Barn Cider House
230 Apple Valley RdIf you love anything apples you have to come here. Every kind of apple you can chose from is here. They also have restaurants and a walk-in restaurant for Apple Dumplings and Fried Apple Pie's with Ice Cream. Yum!
Apple Valley Mountain Village & Cafe
7138 E Lamar Alexander PkwyGreat food and local crafts.
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayA dinner and show for the whole family.
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
119 Music RdA funny dinner and show!
Family owned and operated. Pizza, Subs, salads and dessert for Dine in, carry out and delivery.
18 locals recommend
Papa Leone's Pizzeria
1440 Upper Middle Creek RdFamily owned and operated. Pizza, Subs, salads and dessert for Dine in, carry out and delivery.
Boss Hogg's BBQ
1198 Wears Valley RdBest BBQ in the Smokey Mountains!
Sightseeing
Travelers come to the smokey mountains for the gorgeous tree's and views. There are two ways to get into the Smokey Mountains from the cabin. You can drive through Gatlinburg which is another tourist town and it takes you right into the Smokey Mountains. Or you can drive up from Wears Valley Road then turn on Townsend Entrance.
382 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains
Travelers come to the smokey mountains for the gorgeous tree's and views. There are two ways to get into the Smokey Mountains from the cabin. You can drive through Gatlinburg which is another tourist town and it takes you right into the Smokey Mountains. Or you can drive up from Wears Valley Road then turn on Townsend Entrance.
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sightsee at a leisurely pace. Allow at least two to four hours to tour Cades Cove, longer if you walk some of the area's trails.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Cades Cove is a broad, verdant valley surrounded by mountains and is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smokies. It offers some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. Large numbers of white-tailed deer are frequently seen, and sightings of black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animals are also possible. An 11-mile, one-way loop road circles the cove, offering motorists the opportunity to sightsee at a leisurely pace. Allow at least two to four hours to tour Cades Cove, longer if you walk some of the area's trails.
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayHow fun, walk-through the trees on bridges.
The hike to the top leading to the stunning slate spires of the Chimney Tops is beautiful and clear why it is one of the most popular in the Great Smoky Park. It is a round trip hike of 3.8 miles and you can find parking located off Newfound Gap Road, approximately 6.8 miles south of the Sugarland Visitor Center. There is a Picnic Area about 2.5 miles north of the trailhead.
51 locals recommend
Chimney Tops Trail Trailhead
Chimney Tops TrailThe hike to the top leading to the stunning slate spires of the Chimney Tops is beautiful and clear why it is one of the most popular in the Great Smoky Park. It is a round trip hike of 3.8 miles and you can find parking located off Newfound Gap Road, approximately 6.8 miles south of the Sugarland Visitor Center. There is a Picnic Area about 2.5 miles north of the trailhead.
If you love birds and beautiful scenery then your family will love this place! You get to hold the birds! They have birds from all over the world. It’s very pretty place.
102 locals recommend
Parrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdIf you love birds and beautiful scenery then your family will love this place! You get to hold the birds! They have birds from all over the world. It’s very pretty place.
The artifacts you see throughout the ship are REAL and valued at over $4 million dollars. You'll be able to touch a growing iceberg, experience the 28 degree water, try and steer the ship and pay tribute to the 2,208 passengers and crew that were on the Titanic.
266 locals recommend
Titanic Museum Attraction
2134 ParkwayThe artifacts you see throughout the ship are REAL and valued at over $4 million dollars. You'll be able to touch a growing iceberg, experience the 28 degree water, try and steer the ship and pay tribute to the 2,208 passengers and crew that were on the Titanic.
Forbidden Caverns
455 Blowing Cave RdUnderground river and cave formations in Sevierville.
This was fun to do. Its a steep climb but the view is amazing at the top and there is a waterfall. It was 3.1 miles roundtrip hike.
133 locals recommend
Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls TrailThis was fun to do. Its a steep climb but the view is amazing at the top and there is a waterfall. It was 3.1 miles roundtrip hike.
City/town information
Pigeon Forge is like a Mini Vegas is how I like to describe. There are so many fun things to do at Pigeon Forge and Rides to go on. There are also dinner and shows in the evening.
500 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is like a Mini Vegas is how I like to describe. There are so many fun things to do at Pigeon Forge and Rides to go on. There are also dinner and shows in the evening.
This is a tourist town where you can walk to shops. They even have a ski chairlift taking you to the top of the mountain to Ober Gatlinburg.
660 locals recommend
Gatlinburg
This is a tourist town where you can walk to shops. They even have a ski chairlift taking you to the top of the mountain to Ober Gatlinburg.
Amusement
Take the aerial tram to Ober Gatlinburg. Great views. Skiing in season. Ice skating, alpine slide, chairlifts, restaurants & shops. A good place to explore for a couple hours.
500 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdTake the aerial tram to Ober Gatlinburg. Great views. Skiing in season. Ice skating, alpine slide, chairlifts, restaurants & shops. A good place to explore for a couple hours.
This excellent aquarium in Downtown Gatlinburg earns rave reviews year-after-year making it a must-see attraction in the Smokies. In addition to being a delightful aquarium with fun, interactive exhibits for the whole family, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies also provides unforgettable sights like: The Shark Lagoon – Travel under the sea by walking through a 340 ft. underwater tunnel as large sharks, a green sea turtle, a moray eel, and a variety of fish swim above. The Penguin Playhouse – An excellent Penguin exhibit complete with tunnels and viewports to explore these playful, charming birds up close. Touch A Ray Bay – Feel stingrays as they glide effortlessly through a shallow tank.
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdThis excellent aquarium in Downtown Gatlinburg earns rave reviews year-after-year making it a must-see attraction in the Smokies. In addition to being a delightful aquarium with fun, interactive exhibits for the whole family, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies also provides unforgettable sights like: The Shark Lagoon – Travel under the sea by walking through a 340 ft. underwater tunnel as large sharks, a green sea turtle, a moray eel, and a variety of fish swim above. The Penguin Playhouse – An excellent Penguin exhibit complete with tunnels and viewports to explore these playful, charming birds up close. Touch A Ray Bay – Feel stingrays as they glide effortlessly through a shallow tank.
The Goat Coaster at Goats on the Roof
1341 Wears Valley RdFun Alpine Coaster Close to the cabin.
Dollywood is a short drive away but truly a place worth taking family and friends. It's perfect for families wanting to find something to do with the kids or for a couple wanting to enjoy some yummy food and take in all the many sights and incredible sounds of Dollywood.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood is a short drive away but truly a place worth taking family and friends. It's perfect for families wanting to find something to do with the kids or for a couple wanting to enjoy some yummy food and take in all the many sights and incredible sounds of Dollywood.
Pigeon Forge has a lot of Alpine Coasters. This one is close to the cabin and has the highest reviews. It's super fun too.
206 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdPigeon Forge has a lot of Alpine Coasters. This one is close to the cabin and has the highest reviews. It's super fun too.
Pigeon Forge Snow - Pigeon Forge Attraction
2533 Teaster LnIndoor Snow Park with Tubing.
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride.
170 locals recommend
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdAttraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride.
Thrill rides, go-karts & mini-golf join kid-friendly draws & an arcade at this amusement park.
FunStop Family Action Park
3275 ParkwayThrill rides, go-karts & mini-golf join kid-friendly draws & an arcade at this amusement park.
Patrons use virtual magic wands to solve puzzles as they walk through a hi-tech fantasy game.
35 locals recommend
MagiQuest
2491 ParkwayPatrons use virtual magic wands to solve puzzles as they walk through a hi-tech fantasy game.
Hollywood Wax Museum
106 Showplace Blvd