Sandra’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of America’s most spectacular caverns. Visitors are provided with an entertaining and educational tour past sparkling formations, towering natural chimneys, numerous grottos and a crystal clear stream. Special lighting effects and well-trained tour guides combine to make this a most enjoyable experience. The trails are well-lighted, with handrails at all necessary points.
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Bannaðar hellar
455 Blowing Cave RdOne of America’s most spectacular caverns. Visitors are provided with an entertaining and educational tour past sparkling formations, towering natural chimneys, numerous grottos and a crystal clear stream. Special lighting effects and well-trained tour guides combine to make this a most enjoyable experience. The trails are well-lighted, with handrails at all necessary points.
Take a hike with a twist and explore the mountains with Smoky Mountain Llama Treks. Each hiker gets their own pack llama to walk beside and guide on the trail. The llamas are friendly and will carry any gear you bring along. There are three tours offered: Padgett Mill Trail, Foxfire Mountain Trail and even an overnight trek.
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Smoky Mountain Llama Treks
640 Padgett Mill RdTake a hike with a twist and explore the mountains with Smoky Mountain Llama Treks. Each hiker gets their own pack llama to walk beside and guide on the trail. The llamas are friendly and will carry any gear you bring along. There are three tours offered: Padgett Mill Trail, Foxfire Mountain Trail and even an overnight trek.
Since 1954 the iconic Gatlinburg SkyLift Park has offered some of the best views in the Smoky Mountains, and now they have even more to offer. The newest addition to the park is the glass-floored SkyBridge, now the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America.
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Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
765 ParkwaySince 1954 the iconic Gatlinburg SkyLift Park has offered some of the best views in the Smoky Mountains, and now they have even more to offer. The newest addition to the park is the glass-floored SkyBridge, now the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in North America.
With six different trails leading to LeConte Lodge, choosing the right hike depends on two factors: your skill level and the scenery you desire. Along your chosen route you might see waterfalls, massive caves, incredible views, mountain streams, and even some llamas.
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Mount LeConte Lodge
With six different trails leading to LeConte Lodge, choosing the right hike depends on two factors: your skill level and the scenery you desire. Along your chosen route you might see waterfalls, massive caves, incredible views, mountain streams, and even some llamas.
There's plenty to do within the 11 mile Cades Cove loop area. Biking and hiking around the loop itself is a popular activity, and the area is home to many other trailheads leading to places like Abrams Falls, Russell Field, and Gregory Bald. There is also a campground and horseback riding stables.
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Cades Cove
There's plenty to do within the 11 mile Cades Cove loop area. Biking and hiking around the loop itself is a popular activity, and the area is home to many other trailheads leading to places like Abrams Falls, Russell Field, and Gregory Bald. There is also a campground and horseback riding stables.
Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, North Carolina, and the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. You can reach the 54 foot observation tower via a paved half mile trail to the top. Afterward you can even head south down Forney Ridge Trail to Andrews Bald.
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Clingmans Dome
Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, North Carolina, and the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. You can reach the 54 foot observation tower via a paved half mile trail to the top. Afterward you can even head south down Forney Ridge Trail to Andrews Bald.
Warning: the Tail Of The Dragon is not for the faint of heart or inexperienced rider. Those of you that know what you're doing and have the proper equipment and sport bike for the ride, however - this is a must-do. Every single curve is different. This is not a road to travel for sight seeing; it's a road to ride.
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Deals Gap
Warning: the Tail Of The Dragon is not for the faint of heart or inexperienced rider. Those of you that know what you're doing and have the proper equipment and sport bike for the ride, however - this is a must-do. Every single curve is different. This is not a road to travel for sight seeing; it's a road to ride.
Take a scenic ride through the forests of North Carolina on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The train departs from Bryson City, NC and winds through the small towns, rushing rivers and serene Smoky Mountains. It's a unique way to experience the region and take in it's beauty.
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Stóra Smoky Mountains Railway
18 Fry StTake a scenic ride through the forests of North Carolina on board the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The train departs from Bryson City, NC and winds through the small towns, rushing rivers and serene Smoky Mountains. It's a unique way to experience the region and take in it's beauty.
The University of Tennessee Gardens are the official botanical gardens of the state of Tennessee. The closest location to the Smoky Mountains is at UT Knoxville, with additional locations in Jackson and Crossville Tennessee. Each garden is open in all seasons and are completely free to explore. The UT Gardens are great to visit for a walk, picnic or even one of the educational events that they host throughout the year.
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UT garðar
2518 Jacob DrThe University of Tennessee Gardens are the official botanical gardens of the state of Tennessee. The closest location to the Smoky Mountains is at UT Knoxville, with additional locations in Jackson and Crossville Tennessee. Each garden is open in all seasons and are completely free to explore. The UT Gardens are great to visit for a walk, picnic or even one of the educational events that they host throughout the year.
The Sinks is a picturesque spot in the Smoky Mountains where the river turns and creates natural, crystal clear pools with a waterfall near by. Many visitors stop by The Sinks in the summer months to cool off and enjoy a day of swimming in the scenic Smokies. Even if you don't want to get in the water, we recommend stopping for a photo op.
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The Sinks
Old State Highway 73 ScenicThe Sinks is a picturesque spot in the Smoky Mountains where the river turns and creates natural, crystal clear pools with a waterfall near by. Many visitors stop by The Sinks in the summer months to cool off and enjoy a day of swimming in the scenic Smokies. Even if you don't want to get in the water, we recommend stopping for a photo op.
Since 1944 the incredible Foothills Parkway has been under construction to connect the western US Highway 129 to the eastern Interstate 40 in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As recently as 2018, The Missing Link of the parkway was finally completed. The drive is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.
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Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwaySince 1944 the incredible Foothills Parkway has been under construction to connect the western US Highway 129 to the eastern Interstate 40 in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. As recently as 2018, The Missing Link of the parkway was finally completed. The drive is considered one of the most beautiful in the country.
Entertainment
It's known for its thrilling theme park rides, water attractions, country and bluegrass concerts and, of course, its tributes to Dolly Parton.
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Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdIt's known for its thrilling theme park rides, water attractions, country and bluegrass concerts and, of course, its tributes to Dolly Parton.
At this award-winning water adventure park, guests can relax in a poolside retreat or zip through RiverRush®, Tennessee’s first and only water coaster.
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Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdAt this award-winning water adventure park, guests can relax in a poolside retreat or zip through RiverRush®, Tennessee’s first and only water coaster.
Interacting with animals like camels, zebra, goats, reindeer, elk, emu, Fallow and Sika deer, miniature horses, Watusi, Highland cattle, donkeys, zonkies, and so much more!
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Smoky Mountain Deer Farm & Exotic Petting Zoo
478 Happy Hollow LnInteracting with animals like camels, zebra, goats, reindeer, elk, emu, Fallow and Sika deer, miniature horses, Watusi, Highland cattle, donkeys, zonkies, and so much more!
The new waterpark just off exit 407 opened in 2020 and has been jam-packed with fun every since. Soaky Mountain Waterpark is a 50 acre playground with all the classic wet and wild activies you look for in a waterpark: a wave pool, lazy river, state-of-the-art waterslides, and even the Avalaunch, a first of its kind watercoaster. There are different areas for different ages too, so bring the whole family.
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Soaky Mountain vatnagarður
175 Gists Creek RdThe new waterpark just off exit 407 opened in 2020 and has been jam-packed with fun every since. Soaky Mountain Waterpark is a 50 acre playground with all the classic wet and wild activies you look for in a waterpark: a wave pool, lazy river, state-of-the-art waterslides, and even the Avalaunch, a first of its kind watercoaster. There are different areas for different ages too, so bring the whole family.
Anakeesta is a unique mountaintop theme park with a focus on "immersing guests of all ages in the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors." Explore the treetop skywalk made of 16 rope bridges hanging nearly 60 feet in the air. Check out the 360⁰ view from the one of a kind observation tower, and shop and dine in Firefly Village.
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Anakeesta
576 ParkwayAnakeesta is a unique mountaintop theme park with a focus on "immersing guests of all ages in the beauty and adventure of the great outdoors." Explore the treetop skywalk made of 16 rope bridges hanging nearly 60 feet in the air. Check out the 360⁰ view from the one of a kind observation tower, and shop and dine in Firefly Village.
If you've ever been on the Pigeon Forge parkway, there's no doubt you've spotted the upside down mansion. This unique attraction has all kinds of wonders inside: a ropes course, laser tag, and all sorts of brain stimulating activities great for younger children especially. Your imaginations will run wild at WonderWorks.
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WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdIf you've ever been on the Pigeon Forge parkway, there's no doubt you've spotted the upside down mansion. This unique attraction has all kinds of wonders inside: a ropes course, laser tag, and all sorts of brain stimulating activities great for younger children especially. Your imaginations will run wild at WonderWorks.
The Titanic Museum Attraction is a grand sight on the Pigeon Forge parkway. Step on board the ship and you'll be greeted by costumed cast, receive a boarding pass be able to explore over 22,000 square feet of Titanic history. Visitors can touch an iceberg and 28-degree water, sit in a life boat and see artifacts from the real Titanic that you can't find anywhere else.
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Titanic Museum Attraction
2134 ParkwayThe Titanic Museum Attraction is a grand sight on the Pigeon Forge parkway. Step on board the ship and you'll be greeted by costumed cast, receive a boarding pass be able to explore over 22,000 square feet of Titanic history. Visitors can touch an iceberg and 28-degree water, sit in a life boat and see artifacts from the real Titanic that you can't find anywhere else.
The one of a kind Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is home to North America's first Alpine Flyer, a two seated suspended coaster that swings, dips and soars through the ridge. There's truly nothing else quite like it, and anyone brave enough and at least 40" tall can take on the exciting challenge.
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Rowdy Bear Ridge Adventure Park
2155 ParkwayThe one of a kind Rowdy Bear Mountain Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is home to North America's first Alpine Flyer, a two seated suspended coaster that swings, dips and soars through the ridge. There's truly nothing else quite like it, and anyone brave enough and at least 40" tall can take on the exciting challenge.
Anyone can enjoy the relaxation of floating down a river, and there's nowhere better to go tubing in Townsend than at Smoky Mountain River Rat. Since 1995 this family owned whitewater rafting and tubing business has been the top rated outpost in the Smokies.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdAnyone can enjoy the relaxation of floating down a river, and there's nowhere better to go tubing in Townsend than at Smoky Mountain River Rat. Since 1995 this family owned whitewater rafting and tubing business has been the top rated outpost in the Smokies.
The beautiful mountain town of Gatlinburg, TN offers countless things to do on the parkway. Perhaps some of the most notable are the Ripley's attractions. From the aquarium to Believe It Or Not to the mirror maze and Haunted Adventure, all ages will have a blast. Buy a combo pass for entry to all of them.
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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
908 ParkwayThe beautiful mountain town of Gatlinburg, TN offers countless things to do on the parkway. Perhaps some of the most notable are the Ripley's attractions. From the aquarium to Believe It Or Not to the mirror maze and Haunted Adventure, all ages will have a blast. Buy a combo pass for entry to all of them.
Food scene
The type of place you grew up eating. Remember the times your grandfather took you for breakfast before a fishing trip? From smothered chicken to frito pie, this eatery offers a smorgasbord of filling and delish breakfast and lunch entrees.
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Chubbys
2659 Newport HwyThe type of place you grew up eating. Remember the times your grandfather took you for breakfast before a fishing trip? From smothered chicken to frito pie, this eatery offers a smorgasbord of filling and delish breakfast and lunch entrees.
A wide variety of authentic Thai dishes that are freshly cooked to order. Welcoming guests since 2012, this family-owned restaurant is a go-to spot for healthy and flavorful options.
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Thai Basil
530 Winfield Dunn PkwyA wide variety of authentic Thai dishes that are freshly cooked to order. Welcoming guests since 2012, this family-owned restaurant is a go-to spot for healthy and flavorful options.
One of the hottest restaurants in downtown Sevierville is The Appalachian, a farm-to-fork concept that opened its doors in January 2021. Step into a stylish lobby and be seated in the attractive dining room or street-front patio on historic Bruce Street.
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The Appalachian
133 Bruce StreetOne of the hottest restaurants in downtown Sevierville is The Appalachian, a farm-to-fork concept that opened its doors in January 2021. Step into a stylish lobby and be seated in the attractive dining room or street-front patio on historic Bruce Street.
It’s in a historic barn building amid rows of apple trees, so naturally, apples are front and center in offerings like apple juleps, apple-cinnamon muffins, and apple fritters. Try their ham biscuits, chicken and dumplings, and crispy chicken livers with cream gravy.
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Applewood Farmhouse Grill
220 Apple Valley RdIt’s in a historic barn building amid rows of apple trees, so naturally, apples are front and center in offerings like apple juleps, apple-cinnamon muffins, and apple fritters. Try their ham biscuits, chicken and dumplings, and crispy chicken livers with cream gravy.
This is our number one distillery in Gatlinburg. Frequently hosts free live music from talented local bands and touring acts. Offers tasting, special hands-on tours and workshops. Try hazelnut moonshine!
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Sugarlands brennivínshús
805 ParkwayThis is our number one distillery in Gatlinburg. Frequently hosts free live music from talented local bands and touring acts. Offers tasting, special hands-on tours and workshops. Try hazelnut moonshine!
Get a behind the scenes tour of Ole Smoky's first distillery location. Followed by a 13 sample tasting of finest moonshine and whiskey!
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Ole Smoky Barn
131 The Island DrGet a behind the scenes tour of Ole Smoky's first distillery location. Followed by a 13 sample tasting of finest moonshine and whiskey!
Old Forge is an award-winning craft spirits distillery specializing in innovative, small-batch recipes made in Pigeon Forge, TN.
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Old Forge brennivínsvinnsla
170 Old Mill AveOld Forge is an award-winning craft spirits distillery specializing in innovative, small-batch recipes made in Pigeon Forge, TN.
This hugely popular winery uses a hundred-year-old family recipe to produce around a dozen varieties of superb wine. Specializes in sweet wines made from locally grown fruits and berries.
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Tennessee Homemade Wines
1645 ParkwayThis hugely popular winery uses a hundred-year-old family recipe to produce around a dozen varieties of superb wine. Specializes in sweet wines made from locally grown fruits and berries.
This excellent winery offers a great selection of wines and hard cider. Guests at Mill Bridge can enjoy their wine or cider on the winery’s scenic patio, which overlooks the Little Pigeon River.
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Mill Bridge Winery
3331 S River RdThis excellent winery offers a great selection of wines and hard cider. Guests at Mill Bridge can enjoy their wine or cider on the winery’s scenic patio, which overlooks the Little Pigeon River.
If you've never been to a dinner show before, Pigeon Forge is the place to try it out. We've got horses, pirates, family feuds, murder mysteries, and more to choose from. Be sure to check out Dolly Parton's Stampede, a multi-year winner of our Best Of Pigeon Forge contest.
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Hatfield & McCoy kvöldverður sýning
119 Music RdIf you've never been to a dinner show before, Pigeon Forge is the place to try it out. We've got horses, pirates, family feuds, murder mysteries, and more to choose from. Be sure to check out Dolly Parton's Stampede, a multi-year winner of our Best Of Pigeon Forge contest.
Bush's Visitor Center is where the legacy of the Bush's brand began. The visitor center is located in Chestnut Hill, Tennessee and now functions as a general store and museum. The museum educates visitors on the methods of processing and canning beans, lets you walk through a giant replica can of beans and even taste some delicious dishes in the cafe.
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Bush Heimsóknarstöð
3901 US-411Bush's Visitor Center is where the legacy of the Bush's brand began. The visitor center is located in Chestnut Hill, Tennessee and now functions as a general store and museum. The museum educates visitors on the methods of processing and canning beans, lets you walk through a giant replica can of beans and even taste some delicious dishes in the cafe.
Grocery
Food City is an American supermarket chain. Offers variety range of grocery, ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook meal solutions, sandwiches, party trays, cakes, prepared holiday meals and more.
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Food City
741 Dolly Parton PkwyFood City is an American supermarket chain. Offers variety range of grocery, ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook meal solutions, sandwiches, party trays, cakes, prepared holiday meals and more.
ocal growers bringing their fresh produce to an easy, convenient location in the heart of downtown Sevierville.
Open May-December, Fridays -8:00 am-1:00 pm
Farmers Market
ocal growers bringing their fresh produce to an easy, convenient location in the heart of downtown Sevierville.
Open May-December, Fridays -8:00 am-1:00 pm
Twin brothers who operate a u-pick strawberry farm in wears valley. Available: Strawberries, Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Okra, Onions, Peas, Squash Summer, Honey.
Myers Brothers Farm
3340 Valley View RoadTwin brothers who operate a u-pick strawberry farm in wears valley. Available: Strawberries, Beans, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Okra, Onions, Peas, Squash Summer, Honey.
Whole Earth Grocery is a complete natural foods store and café, offering a variety of organic foods and seasonal produce, as well as the highest quality herbs, CBD oils and terpenes, vitamins, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, natural beauty products, baby items, aromatherapy, tie dyes and so much more.
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Whole Earth Grocery & Cafe
446 East PkwyWhole Earth Grocery is a complete natural foods store and café, offering a variety of organic foods and seasonal produce, as well as the highest quality herbs, CBD oils and terpenes, vitamins, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies, natural beauty products, baby items, aromatherapy, tie dyes and so much more.
Marina
Douglas Lake Marina
1199 TN-1391199 Highway 139
Dandridge, TN
Indian Creek Dock
2321 Norman Way2321 Norman Way
Dandridge, TN
Mountain Cove Marina
1590 Dyke Rd1590 Dyke Road
Sevierville, TN
Swann's Marina
2515 Swanns Marina2515 Swann’s Marina Road
Dandridge, TN
Point Resort
122 Boat Dock Drive122 Boat Dock Dr,
Dandridge, TN 37725