Pigeon Forge | Gatlinburg | GSM
Food scene
Try the famous mint julep, you won’t regret it! Incredible place with amazing food and a few shops nearby.
139 locals recommend
Apple Barn Cider House
230 Apple Valley RdTry the famous mint julep, you won’t regret it! Incredible place with amazing food and a few shops nearby.
I think I’ve eaten here almost every trip to this area for the past couple of years. So far, I haven’t found a single thing on the menu I didn’t like!
68 locals recommend
JT Hannah's Kitchen
3214 ParkwayI think I’ve eaten here almost every trip to this area for the past couple of years. So far, I haven’t found a single thing on the menu I didn’t like!
The Old Mill area is a must visit! However, this restaurant is my favorite in the area because all the dishes are handmade pottery, made next door in a pottery shop you can visit and see them make pottery live! Other shops and restaurants are there close by!
189 locals recommend
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StThe Old Mill area is a must visit! However, this restaurant is my favorite in the area because all the dishes are handmade pottery, made next door in a pottery shop you can visit and see them make pottery live! Other shops and restaurants are there close by!
Mama's Farmhouse
208 Pickel StThe breakfast is amazing!!
Chocolate Monkey
702 ParkwayWhen you’re in need of ice cream and treats!
With two locations, Old Smokey's Candy Kitchen is a MUST for your fudge and candy needs. Fudge is a must in the GSM!!
26 locals recommend
Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen at The Village
744 ParkwayWith two locations, Old Smokey's Candy Kitchen is a MUST for your fudge and candy needs. Fudge is a must in the GSM!!
Locally sourced ingredients, you're sure to love Local Goat. 10/10 would recommend!
498 locals recommend
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayLocally sourced ingredients, you're sure to love Local Goat. 10/10 would recommend!
Planning a celebration? Looking for a dinner on the nicer side? Check out Five Oaks for southern staples and cool vibes.
155 locals recommend
Five Oaks Farm Kitchen
1638 ParkwayPlanning a celebration? Looking for a dinner on the nicer side? Check out Five Oaks for southern staples and cool vibes.
Pancake Pantry
628 ParkwayPlan ahead for breakfast or brunch, this can be a hot spot!
Wild Plum Tea Room
555 Buckhorn RdShopping
This place gets bigger and bigger every time I visit! With a Ferris wheel, fudge shops, local shops and shopping, you can’t go wrong with The Island. There are lovely decorations for the Holidays here as well!
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island DriveThis place gets bigger and bigger every time I visit! With a Ferris wheel, fudge shops, local shops and shopping, you can’t go wrong with The Island. There are lovely decorations for the Holidays here as well!
Fantastic outlet mall when you need to get out of the cabin and walk around for a bit!
455 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayFantastic outlet mall when you need to get out of the cabin and walk around for a bit!
Fun
It wouldn’t be a trip to the mountains without an old time photo. Get out of your comfort zone and jump into some fun with your family, friends, loved ones, or even a solo shot!
9 locals recommend
Old Time Photo
3365 ParkwayIt wouldn’t be a trip to the mountains without an old time photo. Get out of your comfort zone and jump into some fun with your family, friends, loved ones, or even a solo shot!
What goes up must come down...or does it? Check our this gravity defying museum.
170 locals recommend
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
100 Music RdWhat goes up must come down...or does it? Check our this gravity defying museum.
Arcadia
115 Historic Nature TrailNear the Space Needle, this 2-story arcade is sure to be a fun event for the whole family!
Want to have a copy mountain get away with a few visitors from the beach? Check out the shark tank at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies!
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdWant to have a copy mountain get away with a few visitors from the beach? Check out the shark tank at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies!
For chills and thrills take the ski lift up to Ober Gatlinburg for all your ice skating, skiing, snow tubing, roller coaster, and alpine slides needs. Check out the carousel, chair swings, and kiddie playground as well.
500 locals recommend
Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdFor chills and thrills take the ski lift up to Ober Gatlinburg for all your ice skating, skiing, snow tubing, roller coaster, and alpine slides needs. Check out the carousel, chair swings, and kiddie playground as well.
From beginner to advanced, enjoy Horse back riding through the Great Smoky Mountains!
33 locals recommend
Sugarlands Riding Stables
1409 ParkwayFrom beginner to advanced, enjoy Horse back riding through the Great Smoky Mountains!
Pigeon Forge Snow - Pigeon Forge Attraction
2533 Teaster LnSnow tubing all year round!!!
Two locations: Gatlinburg AND Pigeon Forge! Rowdy Bear is home to the first mountain glider in the world! Free falling and hang gliding makes this a one of a kind experience!
48 locals recommend
Rowdy Bear Mountain Coaster
386 ParkwayTwo locations: Gatlinburg AND Pigeon Forge! Rowdy Bear is home to the first mountain glider in the world! Free falling and hang gliding makes this a one of a kind experience!
Recently named one of the Top 10 attractions in the US!! Try out white water rafting here at Smoky Mountain Outdoors!
50 locals recommend
Smoky Mountain Winery
450 Cherry StreetRecently named one of the Top 10 attractions in the US!! Try out white water rafting here at Smoky Mountain Outdoors!
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdNeighborhoods
Pigeon Forge has boomed over the years in attractions, now competing with Gatlinburg events but without the large crowds of the main Gatlinburg strip. There’s so much to do in the area from great food, dinner shows, putt putt golf, cabins galore, go- carts, museums such as WonderWorks, Titanic Museum, shopping and food at The Island, Tanger Outlet Mall. You’ll be sure to have an incredible time whether you’re there with kids, the whole family, just your loved one, or a group of your best pals, there’s something for everyone in Pigeon Forge.
500 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge has boomed over the years in attractions, now competing with Gatlinburg events but without the large crowds of the main Gatlinburg strip. There’s so much to do in the area from great food, dinner shows, putt putt golf, cabins galore, go- carts, museums such as WonderWorks, Titanic Museum, shopping and food at The Island, Tanger Outlet Mall. You’ll be sure to have an incredible time whether you’re there with kids, the whole family, just your loved one, or a group of your best pals, there’s something for everyone in Pigeon Forge.
Home of the Great Smoky Mountains, this iconic town is known for incredible Mountain Views, plenty of avenues of fun for all ages, scenic drives, shopping, and lots and lots of fudge. If you’re close by and love a crowd, head on down to the main strip of downtown Gatlinburg and you’ll be in for a treat!
660 locals recommend
Gatlinburg
Home of the Great Smoky Mountains, this iconic town is known for incredible Mountain Views, plenty of avenues of fun for all ages, scenic drives, shopping, and lots and lots of fudge. If you’re close by and love a crowd, head on down to the main strip of downtown Gatlinburg and you’ll be in for a treat!
Sightseeing
Whether you’re a motorcycle rider, a Mini Cooper driver, or anything in between, you can’t beat the 318 curves and breathtaking scenic views of The Tail of The Dragon!
23 locals recommend
Tail of the Dragon - scenic lookout
Whether you’re a motorcycle rider, a Mini Cooper driver, or anything in between, you can’t beat the 318 curves and breathtaking scenic views of The Tail of The Dragon!
Check out this observation tower overlooking Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. You'll journey up to great heights in a glass elevator and at the top you'll have access to viewfinders for free.
79 locals recommend
Gatlinburg Space Needle
155 Historic Nature TrailCheck out this observation tower overlooking Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. You'll journey up to great heights in a glass elevator and at the top you'll have access to viewfinders for free.
Traveler advice
Customs and culture
We've got it all!
From go-carts, mini golf, shopping, thrill seeking (white water, zip lining), museums, dinner theater and variety shows, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge truly have it all. Anything you're looking for whether for groups, your family, your children, your loved ones, your friends, or your bachelorette party, you're likely to find what you need here!
Customs and culture
Gatlinburg vs. Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge is about 5-15 minutes from Bear's Den, depending on what you're traveling to. Gatlinburg is about 30mins. However, Gatlinburg can be more crowded than PF, and there's sometimes additional traffic getting off the exit and to drive into the main portions of downtown. If you're looking for a lot of the same attractions with less crowd then PF is the place to be. If you're looking for crowds and liveliness of the downtown strip or night life- Gatlinburg is the way to go. Can always do both in one trip, just plan ahead for Gatlinburg traffic and wait times :)
Book before you go
Restaurant Reservations
During the busy season (Oct.- Dec.; June-Aug.) wait times for restaurants can be 1-2 hours. Try to make reservations before your trip, as they may be booked out by the time the weekend rolls around.
Customs and culture
Busy Peak Season
This area has two peak seasons- Summer and Fall. June, July, and August bring summer tourists with July being the busiest of the summer. October for the fall brings tourists on the weekends to see the fall leaves change on the GSM. November and December can be busy with holiday celebrations.