As a local, I’ll help you find the best and affordable things to do in the area
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Outdoors
Food
Shopping
Activities
Basic Touristy Things
Wineries
Outdoors
Such a neat experience right in the heart of the Smoky’s and where Dolly is from!
Dollywood
Adding because I’ve never been but always hear such amazing things! I’ve lived here too long to have not been yet!!
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
Another beautiful and very neat experience! You need to go just for the lights!
Anakeesta
Looks like just a camper place, but there are a few spots for tent camping! Perfect if you want phone signal, close amenities, but to tent camp!
Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday
One of my very favorite places in the mountains. Plan to spend the entire day here. The loop is only 11 miles but the road is one way and it can take a couple hours to get through. You may see bears, deer, turkey, wild boar and more
Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. ...
Drive by all the time and looks fun but I haven’t been yet
Jayell Ranch Family Adventure Park
There is a lottery to stay in the lodge. You get to hike up to it and the stay is a little pricy, but absolutely worth it
Leconte Lodge
Food
Now this place is pricier than Cruze Farm, but it’s a neat experience! Definitely a shareable size!
The Yard Milkshake Bar
One of my absolute favorite places. Perfect to stop from all that traffic!
Cruze Farm Ice Cream - Sevierville
Neat experience!
Sunliner Diner
Newer to the area. Food was tasty! We could tell it was from a different cooking style within India than we normally eat. So that was nice!
Taste of India
We went for the 4th of July a few years ago. Great service and pizza!
Gatlinburg Brewing Company
My mom was so excited about this being here!
Fuddruckers
On my list of places to try out!
Hidden Trail Bar and Grill
I’ve been wanting to go here forever! Always looks so good!
Pinchy's Lobster Company
Some of the best wine, especially if you prefer sweeter wines
Cades Cove Cellars
My husband loved this place. I didn’t get to try it because I was working, but I’d love to get a taste sometime!
The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Gatlinburg
Grab your taffy from here!
Smoky Mountain Candy Makers
Shopping
Such a neat experience! My mom and aunt definitely enjoyed it!
MoonPie General Store and the Original Book Warehouse
Get the best brands for a discount!! SOOOOO many big brands in here!!
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
I buy all my Dixie Belle paint from here!
Wears Valley Antiques & Crafts
Another place to get your high brands for less!
Pigeon Forge Factory Outlet Mall
Just because people love this place. I only think it’s worth it to get gas AND a car wash.
Buc-ee's
Support local craft artists!
Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
For the Bigfoot lovers!
Bigfoot's Country Barn Selfie Park & Gift Shop
There is a location in Pigeon Forge! Veteran owned and operated!
Nine Line Apparel
Activities
Biggest Titanic Museum! Obsessed friends have loved jt
Titanic Museum Attraction
I love driving by for work and seeing LITERAL goats on the roof!
Goats on the Roof
Festival until November 2nd!
Anakeesta | Bear-Varian Fall Festival
Discounted tickets, lodging info, and more can be found here!
Smoky Mountain Coupon Book: Home
Open year round! Such a cute place and of course they have Santa around Christmas!
The Christmas Place
Basic Touristy Things
Located in Pigeon Forge
Toy Box Mini Golf
Dinner and a show!
Dolly Parton's Stampede
People are always talking about this
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Adding over to this section as well
Dollywood
People love the tram
Ober Mountain
Neat bridge to see! Has clear glass too
Gatlinburg SkyBridge | Record Setting SkyBridge
People love this
Smoky Mountains Pink Jeep Tours
Humor and dinner
Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud | Pigeon Forge Dinner Show
I know this a HUGE staple place for some travelers!
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
The ride looks fun and I’m sure the boys will love it!
Dig'n Zone Theme Park
Wineries
Discovered this place on accident while driving to a patient, saving so I can come back and check it out
