Lauren + Kris’s guidebook for Mountain Lust
Sightseeing
Very cool and very popular place. It has an 11 mile loop that can be viewed from your car which is great for families. Be aware: it's a popular place and can have some heavy traffic at times. Plan to spend some time here as it can take awhile!
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Very cool and very popular place. It has an 11 mile loop that can be viewed from your car which is great for families. Be aware: it's a popular place and can have some heavy traffic at times. Plan to spend some time here as it can take awhile!
Beautiful hike! It does have a very steep incline all the way up to the top (with lots of places to stop and rest if need be), but the views are worth it. There is also a bathroom and gift shop. Parking can be difficult as it gets crowded! We recommend going either early or later. It is a winding road on the way up there.
16 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome Trailhead
Beautiful hike! It does have a very steep incline all the way up to the top (with lots of places to stop and rest if need be), but the views are worth it. There is also a bathroom and gift shop. Parking can be difficult as it gets crowded! We recommend going either early or later. It is a winding road on the way up there.
Keep in mind: masks are required at this time in the park (outside as well). Also, during the summer months, it can get very hot!
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdKeep in mind: masks are required at this time in the park (outside as well). Also, during the summer months, it can get very hot!
Food scene
Very pleasant place! If you plan to eat there, we recommend calling ahead for reservations. Variety of very good ciders. This is a little over 13 miles from the cabin.
139 locals recommend
Apple Barn Cider House
230 Apple Valley RdVery pleasant place! If you plan to eat there, we recommend calling ahead for reservations. Variety of very good ciders. This is a little over 13 miles from the cabin.
This is a must visit at some point during your trip! Really good burgers! We've traveled a lot and had some amazing burgers and this is right up there with the best. The best part - everything is locally sourced and homemade. Good service and good selection of beers.
498 locals recommend
Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayThis is a must visit at some point during your trip! Really good burgers! We've traveled a lot and had some amazing burgers and this is right up there with the best. The best part - everything is locally sourced and homemade. Good service and good selection of beers.
Perfect for breakfast and very close to the cabin! Also very friendly service.
43 locals recommend
Hillbilly's Restaurant
3275 Wears Valley RdPerfect for breakfast and very close to the cabin! Also very friendly service.
Another must for the area! It's worth the venture. Good quantity and quality of home cooking Southern food, especially for the price! Everyone leaves satisfied, but still ready to come back for more. Our favorites: the corn chowder, the maple butter, and the chicken and dumplings!
483 locals recommend
The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveAnother must for the area! It's worth the venture. Good quantity and quality of home cooking Southern food, especially for the price! Everyone leaves satisfied, but still ready to come back for more. Our favorites: the corn chowder, the maple butter, and the chicken and dumplings!
If you make it out to Gatlinburg, this is a must stop. They serve a variety of food to satisfy everyone! From pizza to sandwiches, steaks and even chicken you really can't go wrong! Great for lunch (especially during the week when it's not crowded). It can be quite noisy and food may take a while (during dinnertime). They serve high-quality ingredients and it really shows!
202 locals recommend
Three Jimmy's Good Time Eatery
1359 East ParkwayIf you make it out to Gatlinburg, this is a must stop. They serve a variety of food to satisfy everyone! From pizza to sandwiches, steaks and even chicken you really can't go wrong! Great for lunch (especially during the week when it's not crowded). It can be quite noisy and food may take a while (during dinnertime). They serve high-quality ingredients and it really shows!
Always great! Good for families as it has an arcade. Service here is friendly, warm, and impeccable. And, of course, the food is amazing!
42 locals recommend
Big Daddy's Pizzeria & Arcade
3053 ParkwayAlways great! Good for families as it has an arcade. Service here is friendly, warm, and impeccable. And, of course, the food is amazing!
Soo good! They even have kid's meals with yummy choices. Everything is good here, even their soups and desserts!
61 locals recommend
Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
2760 Wears Valley RdSoo good! They even have kid's meals with yummy choices. Everything is good here, even their soups and desserts!
We can't say this is the best southern cooking in the area, but we can still recommend it as an experience. It's a popular choice for many vacationers. Good for lunch or dinner. We like their chicken and biscuits.
192 locals recommend
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrWe can't say this is the best southern cooking in the area, but we can still recommend it as an experience. It's a popular choice for many vacationers. Good for lunch or dinner. We like their chicken and biscuits.
A little bit of a trek, but if you're craving some of the best Southern BBQ, this little 'hole in the wall' in Gatlinburg is a great choice! And the service is great. We love the smoky Mac and cheese and the pulled pork.
50 locals recommend
Delauder's BBQ
1875 East PkwyA little bit of a trek, but if you're craving some of the best Southern BBQ, this little 'hole in the wall' in Gatlinburg is a great choice! And the service is great. We love the smoky Mac and cheese and the pulled pork.
Great all-round restaurant. Waits can be long, but both service and food are excellent.
157 locals recommend
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
240 Apple Valley RdGreat all-round restaurant. Waits can be long, but both service and food are excellent.
Really fun place! Large servings, so go hungry! Great for breakfast and lunch.
77 locals recommend
Mel's Classic Diner
119 Wears Valley RdReally fun place! Large servings, so go hungry! Great for breakfast and lunch.
Grocery Store
Open late. Large grocery store that offers gluten free options, organic options, and great produce.
199 locals recommend
Kroger
220 Wears Valley RdOpen late. Large grocery store that offers gluten free options, organic options, and great produce.