Mogen’s guidebook
Things to do!
CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdAmazing Zipline tours.
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdTheme Park with rides for all ages!
Ride up the chairlift to North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge with incredible views! You can also see the SkyBridge when it is lit up from our deck at night!
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Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwayRide up the chairlift to North America's longest pedestrian suspension bridge with incredible views! You can also see the SkyBridge when it is lit up from our deck at night!
Go at night for an extra thrill! Ages 3 and up, kids can ride with an adult.
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Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
386 ParkwayGo at night for an extra thrill! Ages 3 and up, kids can ride with an adult.
Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdTubing in Townsend
Tip- to avoid all the traffic, rent bikes at the Cades Cove Campground Store (or bring your own) and bike the 11 mile loop on Wed (during summer) when it is closed off to traffic! Note- go early to get a bike, it is first come first serve. They will also not rent if it is raining.
Has a great picnic spot or you can also buy lunch at the campground store.
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Cades Cove
Tip- to avoid all the traffic, rent bikes at the Cades Cove Campground Store (or bring your own) and bike the 11 mile loop on Wed (during summer) when it is closed off to traffic! Note- go early to get a bike, it is first come first serve. They will also not rent if it is raining.
Has a great picnic spot or you can also buy lunch at the campground store.
Great place for a picnic along the river. Has picnic tables and grills and bathrooms. Hikes nearby to Little Greenbrier School and the Walker Sisters Cabin
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Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Pavilion
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area Road NorthGreat place for a picnic along the river. Has picnic tables and grills and bathrooms. Hikes nearby to Little Greenbrier School and the Walker Sisters Cabin
One of our favorite mountain coasters! Great stop if you are hiking near Wears Valley or Townsend or visit at night for an extra thrill!
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Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdOne of our favorite mountain coasters! Great stop if you are hiking near Wears Valley or Townsend or visit at night for an extra thrill!
A popular swimming hole in the river near Townsend and Wears Valley.
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The Townsend Wye
A popular swimming hole in the river near Townsend and Wears Valley.
Greenbrier Picnic Area
Picnic spot along the river with some sweet swimming holes!
Tuckaleechee hellar
825 Cavern RdCave tour in Townsend
Guided rafting and kayak trips on the Pigeon River (seasonal).
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Smoky Mountain Winery
450 Cherry StreetGuided rafting and kayak trips on the Pigeon River (seasonal).
Rafting In the Smokies
3595 Hartford RdGuided rafting tours
Legacy Mountain Ziplines
800 Legacy Vista DrAmazing zipline tours
Food scene
Restaurant, winery, hard cider, Ice cream and cute general store!
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Apple Barn Cider House
230 Apple Valley RdRestaurant, winery, hard cider, Ice cream and cute general store!
Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayDonut Friar
634 ParkwayThey only take cash!
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdIn nearby beautiful Wears Valley!
Amazing food. Can have long wait times, so recommend making for reservations in advance!
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Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayAmazing food. Can have long wait times, so recommend making for reservations in advance!
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayRed Oak Bistro
669 Glades RdUpscale tapas and wine bar
New Orleans Sandwich Company
631 ParkwayAuthentic New Orleans and Canjun food.
Amazing food and fresh bread! If it is warm, sit in the back area by the fish pond. Expect a wait. You can also add yourself to the wait list online. Located in the charming Old Mill district, check out the other stores nearby! Grab some "duck feed" at the Old Mill General Store to feed the ducks by the river!
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The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StAmazing food and fresh bread! If it is warm, sit in the back area by the fish pond. Expect a wait. You can also add yourself to the wait list online. Located in the charming Old Mill district, check out the other stores nearby! Grab some "duck feed" at the Old Mill General Store to feed the ducks by the river!
Hiking
1.7 miles round trip to beautiful waterfall. Great hike for families! Stop at Elvira's Cafe
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Spruce Flats Falls
1.7 miles round trip to beautiful waterfall. Great hike for families! Stop at Elvira's Cafe
4.4 miles round trip to a beautiful bluff (not a cave). Continue on to Peregrine Peak or for a much longer hike (a total of 10 miles round trip) continue to Mt Le Counte!
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Alum Cave Trail
Alum Cave Trail4.4 miles round trip to a beautiful bluff (not a cave). Continue on to Peregrine Peak or for a much longer hike (a total of 10 miles round trip) continue to Mt Le Counte!
4 miles round trip or just hike to Midnight swimming hole at 1.4 miles in. Great family friendly hike for a hot day!
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Mouse Creek Falls
4 miles round trip or just hike to Midnight swimming hole at 1.4 miles in. Great family friendly hike for a hot day!
3.6 miles round trip - note that climbing to the very peak of the chimney top is now closed off.
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Chimney Tops Trail Trailhead
Chimney Tops Trail3.6 miles round trip - note that climbing to the very peak of the chimney top is now closed off.
5 miles round trip - located in Cades Cove, during peak times traffic can be bad in Cades Cove. Road is closed on Wednesdays. If it's warm, cool off in the swimming hole!
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Abrams Falls Trailhead
Abrams Falls Trail5 miles round trip - located in Cades Cove, during peak times traffic can be bad in Cades Cove. Road is closed on Wednesdays. If it's warm, cool off in the swimming hole!
Charlies Bunion
8 miles round trip with amazing views
1.2 miles round trip, very popular but steep hike (highest point in Smoky Mountain National Park and could be chilly). Check weather for fog. Great sunset or sunrise hike, or go early to avoid the crowds
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Clingmans Dome
1.2 miles round trip, very popular but steep hike (highest point in Smoky Mountain National Park and could be chilly). Check weather for fog. Great sunset or sunrise hike, or go early to avoid the crowds
11 miles round trip - can be accessed 6 different ways, the Boulevard, Rainbow Falls, Trillium Gap, Bull Head, Brushy Mountain, and the shortest, steepest, and most popular access, Alum Cave Trail.
Stop at the Lodge for a sack lunch or pack your own (drinks may not be currently served at the lodge due to covid). Check hours beforehand. Hike on to Myrtle Point and Cliff tops for the best views.
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Mount LeConte Lodge
11 miles round trip - can be accessed 6 different ways, the Boulevard, Rainbow Falls, Trillium Gap, Bull Head, Brushy Mountain, and the shortest, steepest, and most popular access, Alum Cave Trail.
Stop at the Lodge for a sack lunch or pack your own (drinks may not be currently served at the lodge due to covid). Check hours beforehand. Hike on to Myrtle Point and Cliff tops for the best views.
Great hike for the spring when it has beautiful wild flowers.
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Porters Creek Trail Trailhead
Greenbrier RoadGreat hike for the spring when it has beautiful wild flowers.