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Smoky Mountain Musts: My Favorites in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN!
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items Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have been two of my favorite places to visit ever since I was a little girl. This list includes all my go-to spots for tasty eats, unique attractions, and can’t-miss experiences. Whether you are into relaxation or adventur...
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This has been one of my family's favorite breakfast spots in Gatlinburg since it opened! The decor and ambience is so fun, warm, and inviting. Be sure to try their giant cinnamon roll…it does not disappoint! It does get pretty busy and can have quite...
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
Bullfish Grill is a stop for us every single time we are in Pigeon Forge! We randomly decided to try it out so many years ago, and we haven't skipped out on going here since! The first time my family and I went here, we saw their onion rings appetize...
Bullfish Grill
The Apple Barn and Cider Mill have so much to offer….from amazing food to shopping (including such a cute Christmas store), a winery, and more!
The Apple Barn & Cider Mill
Our favorite mini golf in Pigeon Forge! It is conveniently located right by the Tanger outlets, so you can shop and play mini golf during the same trip! This mini golf has three different courses (all farm themed), and each of them have the cutest ch...
Ripley's Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf
The Tanger Shops have a great, large selection of stores! From clothing items, shoes, kitchen items, purses, and more, there is definitely something for everyone!
Tanger Sevierville
Dollywood is one of my absolute favorite theme parks! It is truly so beautiful and well maintained. I love roller coasters, and they have a great selection from high thrills (like Lightning Rod and Wild Eagle) to family coasters like Firechaser Expre...
Dollywood
The Donut Friar is one of my favorite donut spots I have ever been to! It is so cozy inside, and they have seating upstairs, but you can also sit outside when the weather is nice! My favorite donut is the eclair, but you really cannot go wrong with a...
Donut Friar
Out of all of the restaurants in this list, Five Oaks Farm Kitchen is the most recent one my family and I have tried! We were looking for a new breakfast spot to try, and it did not disappoint! It is conveniently located, right near the Tanger outlet...
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
The Park Grill is a beautiful restaurant in Gatlinburg. We went here so often when I was growing up, so it is definitely a nostalgic place for me. They have an amazing salad bar here!
The Park Grill
The Island is a busy and bustling spot in Pigeon Forge! There are restaurants, shops, experiences, thrills, a beautiful fountain, and more! There is so much for the whole family to enjoy here!
The Island in Pigeon Forge
The Margaritaville hotel is located at The Island, so you have so much within walking distance if you stay here! The entire hotel is bright and fun, and makes you feel like you are at the beach! You can have a room that overlooks the shopping area/pa...
Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
The Great Smoky Mountains offer so many incredible and beautiful trails to explore! I recommend stopping by the visitor center, especially if it is your first time visiting! There are so many great trails and areas to explore of varying length/miles.
Hiking - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. ...
If you are looking for a show that is great for the whole family, definitely consider Country Tonite! They have amazing singers, costumes, and production numbers.
Country Tonite
Kilwins is not local to just Gatlinburg, but it is one of my favorite places to get ice cream! They also have other sweet treats, like fudge, and everything I have tried has been delicious!
Kilwins Ice Cream - Chocolate - Fudge
For starters, the chairlift up to the SkyPark has so many beautiful views! One of my favorite memories is going on the chairlift with my dad, and then it began pouring rain. We luckily had ponchos, and still had a great time nonetheless. Once you are...
Gatlinburg SkyPark