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🏔️ Things to Do in Gatlinburg | Pigeon Forge | Townsend, TN! ⛰️
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items I lived in East Tennessee for a few years and had the chance to truly explore and experience everything the Smoky Mountains have to offer. From the busy attractions in Pigeon Forge to the charm and scenery of Gatlinburg and the peaceful, hidden gem f...
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🏔️ Places to Stay 🏔️
🍗 The Best Eats 🍕
🎢 Things To Do! 🤩
🏔️ Places to Stay 🏔️
We chose to stay at the Parkside Resort and booked the Bigfoot Bungalow cabin and it was such a fun experience for the whole family! The Sasquatch theme made it feel unique and memorable, and the cabin itself had everything we needed for a perfect st...
Bigfoot Bungalow, free tickets, no catch! - Pigeon Forge | Vrbo
Country Cascades Resort in Pigeon Forge is such a fun and family-friendly place to stay! The indoor waterpark is a huge hit, especially for kids, and makes it great no matter the weather. The rooms are clean and comfortable, and the location is super...
Country Cascades Waterpark Resort - Pigeon Forge, TN | Hotels.com
The Resort at Governor’s Crossing is one of our favorite places to stay in the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg area! It’s super family-friendly with indoor and outdoor water features, including a water slide and splash areas that kids love. The rooms are spa...
The Resort at Governor's Crossing, Sevierville, Tennessee – Hotel & Nearby Attractions
🍗 The Best Eats 🍕
If you’re in Pigeon Forge, you have to try Cookie Dough Monster. This place is such a fun stop and perfect if you’re craving something over the top and different. Their burgers are super flavorful and made with high quality ingredients, but the real ...
Cookie Dough Monster - Burgers & Shakes
If you’re in the Smoky Mountain area, The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery is such a fun and laid back spot to check out. It has that cozy pub feel with a unique twist and a really welcoming atmosphere.
The food is so good especially their burgers, sa...
The Roaming Gnome Pub & Eatery
If you’re in Pigeon Forge, Local Goat is a must stop. This place is known for using locally sourced ingredients and you can truly taste the difference. Their burgers are some of the best I’ve had and everything feels fresh and high quality. The vibe ...
Local Goat - Restaurant Pigeon Forge
If you’re visiting the Smoky Mountains, you have to check out Preacher’s Smokehouse just outside of Pigeon Forge. This is one of those true hidden gems that’s off the beaten path but SO worth the drive.
This place is the real deal when it comes to B...
Preachers Smokehouse
My family absolutely loves going to The Park Grill every time we visit Gatlinburg. The salad bar is one of my favorite parts with so many fresh options and everything always tastes so good and homemade. The whole place has the best cozy cabin rustic ...
The Park Grill
I love going to the Pottery House Café every time we’re in Pigeon Forge. The whole place has the cutest cozy mountain cottage feel and you really feel like you’re eating somewhere special and local. Everything is made fresh from scratch and you can t...
The Old Mill Pottery House Café
If you’re craving BBQ, Corky’s Ribs & BBQ is such a solid stop right on the Parkway. Being Memphis BBQ based, it really hits home for me since I grew up in Memphis. The ribs and pulled pork are slow smoked for hours and full of flavor, and the si...
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
Pizza Rio is one of our go-to pizza stops when we’re in the area! The pizza is fresh, flavorful, and hits the spot after a long day out. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for families, especially when everyone wants something simple but really good. The ...
Pizza-Rio - The Brazilian Way Pigeon Forge
If you’re near Sevierville, you HAVE to make the short drive to Elvira’s Cafe. This place is such a hidden gem tucked in Wears Valley and easily one of the best meals we’ve had in the Smoky Mountains.
Everything is made fresh from scratch and you ca...
Elvira's Cafe
🎢 Things To Do! 🤩
Cades Cove is one of the most peaceful and beautiful spots in the Smoky Mountains! We love driving the loop, taking in the mountain views, and spotting wildlife along the way. The times we’ve been, we almost always see baby bears and a mama with them...
Cades Cove - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. ...
This is a few second from the Parkside Resort we were staying at. We loved visiting Big Rock Dude Ranch at Ponderosa LLC it’s such a fun, laid back Smoky Mountain experience for all ages. The mountain trail horseback riding is beautiful and beginner ...
Big Rock Dude Ranch - Pigeon Forge
The Island in Pigeon Forge is one of our favorite places to hang out when we visit! It has a little bit of everything: shopping, food, rides, and the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel with amazing views. I love just walking around, letting the kids play, an...
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Dollywood is hands down one of our favorite amusement parks in the Smoky Mountains! It’s so clean, family-friendly, and has the perfect mix of rides, shows, and amazing food. I love that there’s something for everyone…from big roller coasters to area...
Tickets & Passes | Dollywood Parks & Resorts | Pigeon Forge
Anakeesta is one of our must-do stops every time we’re in Gatlinburg! The views from the top are absolutely unreal, especially at sunset. I love how it changes with the seasons—fall colors are gorgeous, the Christmas lights are magical, and even in t...
Anakeesta
RainForest Adventures Zoo in Gatlinburg is such a fun and easy stop, especially with kids! It’s an indoor zoo, which makes it perfect for a rainy day or a break from the heat. There are so many unique animals to see, and it’s laid out in a way that’s...
Rainforest Adventures Zoo
This is a gorgeous spot to drive up high and look over the smoky mountains. Highly recommend checking it out in the Fall time when the leaves change!
Foothills Parkway
The Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo is such a fun and unique stop, especially with kids! You can get up close and feed so many animals…deer, goats, and even some more exotic ones—which makes it a really hands-on experience you don’t...
Smoky Mountain Deer Farm and Exotic Petting Zoo
Ober Gatlinburg is such a fun and unique experience in the Smoky Mountains! Getting there by the aerial tram is half the fun with incredible views on the way up. Once you’re there, there’s so much to do depending on the season—snow tubing, skiing, an...
Ober Mountain
This zoo is more on the smaller side compared to like Saint Louis Zoo etc but still has a wonderful selection of animals and not super crowded! Love this zoo!
Zoo Knoxville
If you’re looking for something unique in Pigeon Forge, Parrot Mountain & Gardens is such a fun and peaceful experience. You can walk through beautiful tropical gardens while holding and hand-feeding parrots from all over the world which is somet...
Parrot Mountain and Gardens