Chalet de Montagne guidebook
Hiking _Smoky Mountains National Park
You can drive, bike or hike. Hiking allows for the best wild life viewing and upclose look at the historic sites
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
You can drive, bike or hike. Hiking allows for the best wild life viewing and upclose look at the historic sites
Several trails available to experience this beautiful mount. Recommend Alum Cave Trail and Trillium Gap
86 locals recommend
Mount LeConte Lodge
Several trails available to experience this beautiful mount. Recommend Alum Cave Trail and Trillium Gap
This hike to the tallest waterfall in the park is 8 miles round trip and passes through the park’s largest old growth forest.
42 locals recommend
Ramsey Cascades Trailhead
Ramsey Cascades TrailThis hike to the tallest waterfall in the park is 8 miles round trip and passes through the park’s largest old growth forest.
Clingmans Dome: The highest point in the park, and one of the most visited. 1mile round trip walk to the observation tower with endless views.
21 locals recommend
Clingmans Dome Road
Clingmans Dome RoadClingmans Dome: The highest point in the park, and one of the most visited. 1mile round trip walk to the observation tower with endless views.
Thunderhead Mountain + Rocky Top - A challenging hike with a very rewarding view point at the end.
Thunderhead Mountain
Thunderhead Mountain + Rocky Top - A challenging hike with a very rewarding view point at the end.
Top 3 hikes in the park, slightly strenuous and long at 17 miles round trip, but has oceans of views and a beautiful walk in the park.
7 locals recommend
Mount Cammerer
Top 3 hikes in the park, slightly strenuous and long at 17 miles round trip, but has oceans of views and a beautiful walk in the park.
A short 2 mile hike but enough elevation gain to earn you major views at the top
12 locals recommend
Chimney Tops
A short 2 mile hike but enough elevation gain to earn you major views at the top
Food scene
This convenient store/deli is within the Chalet Village community and very close to the house. They also deliver pizza for those nights you do not want to go out to eat. 865-430-2233
24 locals recommend
Chalet Village Market
875 Ski Mountain RdThis convenient store/deli is within the Chalet Village community and very close to the house. They also deliver pizza for those nights you do not want to go out to eat. 865-430-2233
Savvy locals and tourists alike queue up for their turn to order
renowned favorites like cornmeal or buckwheat pancakes and decadent classics like French Toast Royale topped with bananas and cream-cheese sauce. With portions this hearty, consider making this your jumping-off point for a day of exploring the trails.
46 locals recommend
Log Cabin Candy Kitchen
327 Historic Nature TrailSavvy locals and tourists alike queue up for their turn to order
renowned favorites like cornmeal or buckwheat pancakes and decadent classics like French Toast Royale topped with bananas and cream-cheese sauce. With portions this hearty, consider making this your jumping-off point for a day of exploring the trails.
Their cinnamon rolls are delicious, and they are HUGE. Their
pancakes also consistently receive great reviews from locals and tourists alike. Lots of menu options and massive portions.
153 locals recommend
Crockett's Breakfast Camp
1103 ParkwayTheir cinnamon rolls are delicious, and they are HUGE. Their
pancakes also consistently receive great reviews from locals and tourists alike. Lots of menu options and massive portions.
In addition to some fantastic steaks, the menu features fresh fish, seafood, rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. Happy Hours Weekdays 4-7 p.m.
119 locals recommend
Cherokee Grill and Steakhouse
1002 ParkwayIn addition to some fantastic steaks, the menu features fresh fish, seafood, rotisserie chicken, sandwiches, salads, and appetizers. Happy Hours Weekdays 4-7 p.m.
Authentic Cajun food with great menu options like Jambalaya, Crab Cakes, Crawfish Etouffee, and Po’ Boys.
11 locals recommend
New Orleans Sandwich Company
631 ParkwayAuthentic Cajun food with great menu options like Jambalaya, Crab Cakes, Crawfish Etouffee, and Po’ Boys.
The Park Grill has received rave reviews for its steaks (especially the filet mignon), specialties (the Pecan Crusted Chicken is wonderful), and their desserts (try the Brownie Bash). It also offers a massive salad bar.
61 locals recommend
The Park Grill
1110 ParkwayThe Park Grill has received rave reviews for its steaks (especially the filet mignon), specialties (the Pecan Crusted Chicken is wonderful), and their desserts (try the Brownie Bash). It also offers a massive salad bar.
The Best Italian has stood the test of time and has been open since 1976. You’ll love the New York-style thin crust pizza and amazing sauce. The calzones are also massive.
52 locals recommend
Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria in Elks Plaza
968 ParkwayThe Best Italian has stood the test of time and has been open since 1976. You’ll love the New York-style thin crust pizza and amazing sauce. The calzones are also massive.
Mexican restaurant with lively atmosphere, generous portions, fresh ingredients, and friendly staff.
68 locals recommend
No Way Jose’s Mexican Cantina
555 ParkwayMexican restaurant with lively atmosphere, generous portions, fresh ingredients, and friendly staff.
You’ll love the massive Pulled Pork Sandwich topped with their signature BBQ sauce and piled high with coleslaw! Their menu includes salads, burgers, wings, BBQ, sandwiches, steaks, and porkchops.
58 locals recommend
Calhoun's in Gatlinburg
1004 ParkwayYou’ll love the massive Pulled Pork Sandwich topped with their signature BBQ sauce and piled high with coleslaw! Their menu includes salads, burgers, wings, BBQ, sandwiches, steaks, and porkchops.
Bullfish offers fish that is delivered daily to guarantee quality and freshness. They serve Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. Their options include steaks, seafood courses, salads, signature dishes, small plates, and desserts.
51 locals recommend
Bullfish Grill
2441 ParkwayBullfish offers fish that is delivered daily to guarantee quality and freshness. They serve Lunch, Dinner, and Sunday Brunch. Their options include steaks, seafood courses, salads, signature dishes, small plates, and desserts.
Sightseeing
Ober Gatlinburg Snow Tubing
1339 Ski Mountain RdRipley's Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg
908 ParkwayOle Smoky Moonshine
903 ParkwayDollywood Parks Boulevard
Dollywood Parks BoulevardVisitor Center - 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Road, Gatlinburg TN 37738
382 locals recommend
Great Smoky Mountains
Visitor Center - 1420 Fighting Creek Gap Road, Gatlinburg TN 37738