The Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge area is a tourist haven with a ton of restaurants, shows, shopping, and activities for all ages! Here are some of my favorite places as someone who has been going here for over 25 years.
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Restaurants
Moonshine, Wine, & Whiskey (21+)
Family Friendly
Shopping
Restaurants
The best places to eat!
It is the best BBQ Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge has to offer!
Bennett's Pit BBQ
Great pizza! I prefer the Gatlinburg location because there is seating that overlooks the main street.
Mellow Mushroom Gatlinburg
Delicious food and margaritas! The atmosphere is great, and this location is on a river!
No Way Jose's Cantina
Moonshine, Wine, & Whiskey (21+)
Delicious spirits that are sire to raise your's!
The “OG” moonshine of Gatlinburg. Their selection contains traditional moonshine, a variety of flavors, and Sippin Cream. It does cost $5 to sample, but you get that back in the form of a coupon that can be used if you purchase anything.
Ole Smoky Distillery "The Holler"
My favorite of the moonshine establishments. It is high energy, the sampling stations are very fun, and the flavors are superior. There is also a small bar in the back that offers a variety of drinks made with their moonshine. It does cost $5 to samp...
Sugarlands Distilling Company
Best whiskey in Gatlinburg. Their inventory has both traditional whiskey and a variety of flavors. They also offer a small selection of the moonshine that Ole Smoky offers. You do have to pay $5 to sample, but you get that back in the form of a coupo...
Ole Smoky Distillery "The Barrelhouse"
I just tried this place on my last trip to Gatlinburg. The sparkling wine is amazing! I personally bought a bottle of the Rosé Bubbles.
Smokin Banjo
Family Friendly
These locations offer activities for all ages!
Really neat place! After riding a ski-lift to the top, you will find restaurants, a rope bridge course, zip-lining, and a cool overlook tower. There is truly something for all ages!
Anakeesta
Fun mini golf course with two different courses to choose from. There are animatronics throughout the course and if you get a hole in one on the last hole, you get a free game on the next visit.
Ripley's Davy Crockett Mini-Golf
Awesome aquarium. From clown fish to sharks, you can really see it all! There is a “petting zoo” section, and they also have penguins!
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Shopping
“Sevierville’s largest open-air shopping destination”. With 99 shops to choose from, there is truly something for everyone. If you visit their website, it’ll tell you which stores are currently running special sales or are apart of their “Deal Days” ...
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
If you love Christmas, you need to visit here! They have everything you need from Christmas trees, lights, ornaments, and so much more. This is my favorite place to get personalized ornaments.
The Christmas Place - Trees, Ornaments, Lights and More!
If you visit Gatlinburg, you have to go inside Mountain Mall. This 6 floor building has 36 shops to choose from. Each shop is locally owned and unique in their own way.
Mountain Mall
Best candy shop in Gatlinburg! They have an amazing selection of handmade treats (my favorite are the gigantic malted milk balls), plus name brand candies you know and love.