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My Favorite Attractions & Eateries
Located right behind the Kroger. Guests can go there for a low cost and even lower to use the pool only. This is a good option if you have children and want access to a
14 locals recommend
Pigeon Forge Community Center
170 Community Center Dr Located right behind the Kroger. Guests can go there for a low cost and even lower to use the pool only. This is a good option if you have children and want access to a
Food Scene
Homecooking. Great country breakfasts, meat and vegetable lunches. Open 7 days a week. Closes at 3pm
22 locals recommend
Grandmothers Kitchen
3030 Wears Valley RdHomecooking. Great country breakfasts, meat and vegetable lunches. Open 7 days a week. Closes at 3pm
Not far from the cabin. Good fast food and located in a convenience store for light grocery items and gas
13 locals recommend
Subway
1359 East PkwyNot far from the cabin. Good fast food and located in a convenience store for light grocery items and gas
Sometimes there's nothing better than relaxing to catch up and chow down with the people you love. At Elvira's Cafe, that's just the type of feeling we've been providing since we first opened our doors in 2012. Our cafe's menu is just about as fresh as it gets, featuring dishes made with premium, organic ingredients sourced directly from local farms. What that amounts to is lovingly prepared, home-cooked food that can be made any way you like it, regardless of dietary restrictions. Next time you're in the neighborhood, pay us a visit to enjoy a little southern hospitality and a whole lot of flavor!
156 locals recommend
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdSometimes there's nothing better than relaxing to catch up and chow down with the people you love. At Elvira's Cafe, that's just the type of feeling we've been providing since we first opened our doors in 2012. Our cafe's menu is just about as fresh as it gets, featuring dishes made with premium, organic ingredients sourced directly from local farms. What that amounts to is lovingly prepared, home-cooked food that can be made any way you like it, regardless of dietary restrictions. Next time you're in the neighborhood, pay us a visit to enjoy a little southern hospitality and a whole lot of flavor!
Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
2910 ParkwayBest barbeque we've ever eaten!
My husband visit the area very often as we are only a few hours away. We always look for “hidden gems” or restaurants off of the main strip to try. We came upon Chubby’s and we will definitely be back!!!! I had the open face roast beef and mashed potatoes and my husband had the club sandwich. The best we have had!
Chubby's Restaurant
My husband visit the area very often as we are only a few hours away. We always look for “hidden gems” or restaurants off of the main strip to try. We came upon Chubby’s and we will definitely be back!!!! I had the open face roast beef and mashed potatoes and my husband had the club sandwich. The best we have had!
Great food and great experience! Aaron was a great waiter and was very polite and kind!! Will for sure be coming back again!
61 locals recommend
Calhoun's in Pigeon Forge
2532 ParkwayGreat food and great experience! Aaron was a great waiter and was very polite and kind!! Will for sure be coming back again!
Great place to have breakfast. Prices were reasonable and food was fast and delicious. The atmosphere was friendly and the staff treated you like you are part of the family! Right down Wears Vally Rd
43 locals recommend
Hillbilly's Restaurant
3275 Wears Valley RdGreat place to have breakfast. Prices were reasonable and food was fast and delicious. The atmosphere was friendly and the staff treated you like you are part of the family! Right down Wears Vally Rd
This delicious restaurant has such a good menu. from quiche to country fried steak plus homemade desserts of cakes and pies. You won't be disappointed
189 locals recommend
The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille
3341 Old Mill StThis delicious restaurant has such a good menu. from quiche to country fried steak plus homemade desserts of cakes and pies. You won't be disappointed
The food is delicious and the atmosphere is a fun 50's. We especially love the banana split!
30 locals recommend
Sunliner Diner
2302 ParkwayThe food is delicious and the atmosphere is a fun 50's. We especially love the banana split!
Essentials
If coming in from Pigeon Forge at red light #3, Kroger's is on the right. Best grocery selection before arriving at the cabin.
199 locals recommend
Kroger
220 Wears Valley RdIf coming in from Pigeon Forge at red light #3, Kroger's is on the right. Best grocery selection before arriving at the cabin.
Nice grocery to stop at when coming from Pigeon Forge on the way to the cabin
176 locals recommend
Publix Pharmacy at Valley Forge Shopping Center
2656 ParkwayNice grocery to stop at when coming from Pigeon Forge on the way to the cabin
Shopping
Close to the cabin and a well stocked store for any light groceries, Red Box movies, magazines
Family Dollar
641 Wears Valley RdClose to the cabin and a well stocked store for any light groceries, Red Box movies, magazines
Wears Valley Social
3209 Wears Valley RdCountry store with local goods
Antique Mall
1386 Wears Valley RdWe love to go antiquing for old treasures. It's a fun way to spend a day indoors.
The Merrell's store is great if you are looking for comfortable quality shoes and clothes. They have a Talbot's store and Loft.
455 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayThe Merrell's store is great if you are looking for comfortable quality shoes and clothes. They have a Talbot's store and Loft.
Parks & Nature
Clingmans Dome
Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls Trail A short hike to a beautiful waterfall. You may see a bear!
Beautiful area for family picnics with views of the National forest and Pigeon River. Look for wildlife! Get an inner tube for floating down the river on a hot day. This is the secret road to Gatlinburg.
9 locals recommend
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area
Metcalf Bottoms Picnic Area Road NorthBeautiful area for family picnics with views of the National forest and Pigeon River. Look for wildlife! Get an inner tube for floating down the river on a hot day. This is the secret road to Gatlinburg.
Original homeplace of early settlers of the Smokey Mountains. There you will see an 11 mile loop that can be driven or rent a bicycle from the park store. You should definetly see wildlife along with old homes and churches. This is a place you will want to stay all day.
761 locals recommend
Cades Cove
Original homeplace of early settlers of the Smokey Mountains. There you will see an 11 mile loop that can be driven or rent a bicycle from the park store. You should definetly see wildlife along with old homes and churches. This is a place you will want to stay all day.
5 miles round trip trail that leads to a beautiful waterfall and swimming area.
39 locals recommend
Abrams Falls Trailhead
Abrams Falls Trail5 miles round trip trail that leads to a beautiful waterfall and swimming area.
We love visiting Roaring Forks Motor Nature Trail. We usually see bears everytime. The scenery is beautiful there too. You can also hike to Grotto Falls ans Rainbow Falls
7 locals recommend
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
117 Historic Nature TrailWe love visiting Roaring Forks Motor Nature Trail. We usually see bears everytime. The scenery is beautiful there too. You can also hike to Grotto Falls ans Rainbow Falls
Arts & Culture
There you can purchase home made treasures and watch artists perform their crafts.
159 locals recommend
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades RoadThere you can purchase home made treasures and watch artists perform their crafts.
This 11 miles one way single lane road is a great drive thru nature. We saw bears, deer and wild turkeys. There is a small gift shop well into the drive with rest rooms and some old buildings to check out. In this area we also saw some families picnicking. Allow at least a couple of hours to enjoy the drive and all that it has to offer.
7 locals recommend
Cade's Cove Scenic Loop
Cades Cove Loop RoadThis 11 miles one way single lane road is a great drive thru nature. We saw bears, deer and wild turkeys. There is a small gift shop well into the drive with rest rooms and some old buildings to check out. In this area we also saw some families picnicking. Allow at least a couple of hours to enjoy the drive and all that it has to offer.
Entertainment & Activities
Alpine roller coaster where feeding goats is involved. Fun for the family!
58 locals recommend
The Goat Coaster at Goats on the Roof
1341 Wears Valley RdAlpine roller coaster where feeding goats is involved. Fun for the family!
Dollywood is fun for the whole family! Wholesome well maintained park with 7 exciting roller coasters, live music and entertainment.
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood is fun for the whole family! Wholesome well maintained park with 7 exciting roller coasters, live music and entertainment.
Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster
867 Wears Valley RdFun and inexpensive coaster with a nice view.
The Island in Pigeon Forge is a 23-acre entertainment destination offering families affordable fun, both night and day. As one of the newest, most unique shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in Pigeon Forge, The Island offers fun for all ages and occasions, whether you're on a family vacation, a day trip with friends or your honeymoon. The Island is home to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant, the Margaritaville Island Hotel, Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, and many more must-see attractions in Pigeon Forge. Showcased by The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a 200-foot-high observation wheel, and a multi-million dollar show fountain programed to perform to light and sound, The Island in Pigeon Forge is a must-stop on your next trip to East Tennessee!
The Island, Pigeon Forge TN
The Island in Pigeon Forge is a 23-acre entertainment destination offering families affordable fun, both night and day. As one of the newest, most unique shopping, dining and entertainment complexes in Pigeon Forge, The Island offers fun for all ages and occasions, whether you're on a family vacation, a day trip with friends or your honeymoon. The Island is home to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville restaurant, the Margaritaville Island Hotel, Paula Deen's Family Kitchen, and many more must-see attractions in Pigeon Forge. Showcased by The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, a 200-foot-high observation wheel, and a multi-million dollar show fountain programed to perform to light and sound, The Island in Pigeon Forge is a must-stop on your next trip to East Tennessee!
Alcatraz East is a crime museum featuring an in depth look at American Crime History which includes artifacts from Alcatraz, but this is not a Museum dedicated solely to Alcatraz.Explore American History from a different perspective. Five unique galleries burrow deep into the studies of criminal intent, criminal profiles, the penal system, victims, crime prevention, forensic science, law enforcement and the Judiciary Branch of government. The museum is 25,000 square feet spread over 2 floors and includes over 100 interactives.
71 locals recommend
Alcatraz East Crime Museum
2757 ParkwayAlcatraz East is a crime museum featuring an in depth look at American Crime History which includes artifacts from Alcatraz, but this is not a Museum dedicated solely to Alcatraz.Explore American History from a different perspective. Five unique galleries burrow deep into the studies of criminal intent, criminal profiles, the penal system, victims, crime prevention, forensic science, law enforcement and the Judiciary Branch of government. The museum is 25,000 square feet spread over 2 floors and includes over 100 interactives.
Catch the Country Tonite show in Pigeon Forge by booking your ticket in advance for this family-friendly show. The entertainment features songs including modern hits, old country favorites, gospel numbers, and patriotic anthems. Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site, and children ages 12 and under get free admission.
Country Tonight
Catch the Country Tonite show in Pigeon Forge by booking your ticket in advance for this family-friendly show. The entertainment features songs including modern hits, old country favorites, gospel numbers, and patriotic anthems. Food and drinks are available for purchase on-site, and children ages 12 and under get free admission.
The Christmas At Array Show is wonderful! It last about 2 1/2 hr including a 30 min break. The show has a juggler from the Netherlands, Guys from Go Goucho with a show from Argentina, and so much talent singing and dancing to old and new Christmas songs. You'll love it!
Mountain of Entertainment Theater: Array
The Christmas At Array Show is wonderful! It last about 2 1/2 hr including a 30 min break. The show has a juggler from the Netherlands, Guys from Go Goucho with a show from Argentina, and so much talent singing and dancing to old and new Christmas songs. You'll love it!