Guide to the GSMNP Area

Jennifer
Guide to the GSMNP Area

About the Area

Restaurants, curio shops and the "Back Entrance" to Great Smoky Mountain National Park located here. Route 321 runs through Wears Valley. It is about the same distance from the cabin as Pigeon Forge. It's a good option if you want to avoid traffic.
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Wears Valley
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Restaurants, curio shops and the "Back Entrance" to Great Smoky Mountain National Park located here. Route 321 runs through Wears Valley. It is about the same distance from the cabin as Pigeon Forge. It's a good option if you want to avoid traffic.
The cabin is actually in Sevier County, and not the town of Sevierville. Sevierville is on the parkway north of Pigeon Forge. Unless you want to make a pilgrimage to see the Dolly statue in the town square, you probably won't have much reason to visit.
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Sevierville
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The cabin is actually in Sevier County, and not the town of Sevierville. Sevierville is on the parkway north of Pigeon Forge. Unless you want to make a pilgrimage to see the Dolly statue in the town square, you probably won't have much reason to visit.
Coming from the Alcoa/Airport area, you'll pass through Townsend on the way to the cabin. Here you can find groceries, River Rat River Tubing, Jeep Adventures and way to the Cades Cove Loop Drive.
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Townsend
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Coming from the Alcoa/Airport area, you'll pass through Townsend on the way to the cabin. Here you can find groceries, River Rat River Tubing, Jeep Adventures and way to the Cades Cove Loop Drive.
Restaurants, rides, shopping and family fun are what Pigeon Forge is all about. The closest big town to the cabin, where you can get groceries, eat dinner, and maybe take in a vintage car parade.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Restaurants, rides, shopping and family fun are what Pigeon Forge is all about. The closest big town to the cabin, where you can get groceries, eat dinner, and maybe take in a vintage car parade.
Home of the main entrance of the National Park, restaurants, shopping, and a variety of museums and other attractions. Parking is tight, but you can explore using the free trolley.
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Home of the main entrance of the National Park, restaurants, shopping, and a variety of museums and other attractions. Parking is tight, but you can explore using the free trolley.

Grocery Stores, Pickup and Delivery

Last full grocery shopping opportunity on the the 321/Wears Valley route to the cabin. Stock up before you arrive!
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Townsend IGA
7945 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy
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Last full grocery shopping opportunity on the the 321/Wears Valley route to the cabin. Stock up before you arrive!
Pigeon Forge's 24-hour Kroger on Wears Valley Road before the Parkway. They also have order pickup.
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Kroger
220 Wears Valley Rd
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Pigeon Forge's 24-hour Kroger on Wears Valley Road before the Parkway. They also have order pickup.
Right by the intersection of the Parkway and Wears Valley Road. Better selection than the Kroger.
Publix Super Market at Valley Forge Shopping Center
Right by the intersection of the Parkway and Wears Valley Road. Better selection than the Kroger.
Groceries and prepared foods, catering to cabin vacationers. First stop on the Parkway when returning from Gatlinburg.
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Express by Food City
3625 Parkway
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Groceries and prepared foods, catering to cabin vacationers. First stop on the Parkway when returning from Gatlinburg.

Wears Valley Restaurants

If you're like me, and want to avoid traffic on the Pigeon Forge Parkway as much as possible, you may like the eating options in Wears Valley. Same distance, no traffic. Call before you go as hours may change seasonally.
Fantastic breakfast, brunch and lunch. Do not miss the chicken and waffles with the sweet and spicy sauce. Closed Mondays.
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Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley Rd
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Fantastic breakfast, brunch and lunch. Do not miss the chicken and waffles with the sweet and spicy sauce. Closed Mondays.
Serving breakfast and lunch.
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Hillbilly's Restaurant
3275 Wears Valley Rd
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Serving breakfast and lunch.
Louisiana cooking for lunch and dinner. Casual atmosphere. Check the hours before you go. pawpawscatfishkitchen.com
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Pawpaw's Catfish Kitchen
2760 Wears Valley Rd
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Louisiana cooking for lunch and dinner. Casual atmosphere. Check the hours before you go. pawpawscatfishkitchen.com
A daily outdoor food-truck market right on Wears Valley Road, plus various handicraft vendors.
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Wears Valley Social
3209 Wears Valley Rd
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A daily outdoor food-truck market right on Wears Valley Road, plus various handicraft vendors.
Grandmother's Kitchen is a little down-home diner where you can get some home-style southern cooking. Good for breakfast and lunch.
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Grandmothers Kitchen
3030 Wears Valley Rd
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Grandmother's Kitchen is a little down-home diner where you can get some home-style southern cooking. Good for breakfast and lunch.

Pigeon Forge Restaurants

The is a VERY popular place for New American food. It is usually packed. Be sure to make a reservation.
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Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 Parkway
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The is a VERY popular place for New American food. It is usually packed. Be sure to make a reservation.
Tex mex, margaritas and a patio. What more do you want?
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No Way Jose's Cantina
104 Waldens Main St
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Tex mex, margaritas and a patio. What more do you want?
Purveyors of America's favorite drug.
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Starbucks
2491 US-441
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Purveyors of America's favorite drug.
Burger and fry chain. Convenient and quick.
Five Guys
2526 Parkway
Burger and fry chain. Convenient and quick.
A Pigeon Forge classic for American country fare.
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The Old Mill
164 Old Mill Ave
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A Pigeon Forge classic for American country fare.
Right by Exit 1 on the parkway. Convenient if you are heading to Gatlinburg.
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Smoky’s Pancake Cabin
4235 Parkway
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Right by Exit 1 on the parkway. Convenient if you are heading to Gatlinburg.
A great American diner, right by Wears Valley Road and the Parkway.
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Mel's Classic Diner
119 Wears Valley Rd
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A great American diner, right by Wears Valley Road and the Parkway.
The real-deal non-chain BBQ joint. Easy access on Wears Valley Road.
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Boss Hogg's BBQ
1198 Wears Valley Rd
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The real-deal non-chain BBQ joint. Easy access on Wears Valley Road.
Close to the intersection of Wears Valley Road and the parkway. Decent takeout pizza.
CiCi's Pizza
3189 Parkway
Close to the intersection of Wears Valley Road and the parkway. Decent takeout pizza.
Pizza. Convenient location on the Parkway.
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Mellow Mushroom
2485 Parkway
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Pizza. Convenient location on the Parkway.
Highly rated pizza restaurant, and easy to get to.
Solorzano’s Pizzeria Pigeon Forge
Highly rated pizza restaurant, and easy to get to.

Gatlinburg Restaurants

Small tapas-style plates of fusion/international cuisine. Make a reservation.
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Red Oak Bistro
669 Glades Rd
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Small tapas-style plates of fusion/international cuisine. Make a reservation.
Casual good American fare; burgers, french toast, bbq. Cash only. Slightly off the beaten path.
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Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant
600 Glades Rd
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Casual good American fare; burgers, french toast, bbq. Cash only. Slightly off the beaten path.
Homestyle fried chicken and sides. Affordable.
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Mama's Chicken Kitchen
1244 East Pkwy
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Homestyle fried chicken and sides. Affordable.
Excellent Italian food--not in the main tourist area. Highly recommended.
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Taste of Italy
1235 East Pkwy
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Excellent Italian food--not in the main tourist area. Highly recommended.
If you can call something in downtown Gatlinburg a "hidden gem" this might be it. Yummy Cajun food.
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New Orleans Sandwich Company
631 Parkway
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If you can call something in downtown Gatlinburg a "hidden gem" this might be it. Yummy Cajun food.
Did a trip to the aquarium make you yearn for seafood? Chesapeake's is a highly-regarded seafood restaurant. Ask for a table overlooking the river.
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Chesapeake's Seafood and Raw Bar
437 Parkway
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Did a trip to the aquarium make you yearn for seafood? Chesapeake's is a highly-regarded seafood restaurant. Ask for a table overlooking the river.
American cuisine in a rustic mountain lodge setting.
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The Park Grill
1110 Parkway
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American cuisine in a rustic mountain lodge setting.

Liquor, Beer, and Wine

Sevier County is technically "dry" though the regulations vary by town. You'll find liquor stores only in Gatlinburg, but they close on Sunday. You can buy mixed drinks at bars and restaurants in Gatlinburg. In Pigeon Forge you can purchase beer and wine 6 days a week (I think) in stores. Restaurants serve only beer and wine in Pigeon Forge.
Liquor & Wine of the Smokies
115 N Mountain Trail
Gatlinburg Package Store
132 Parkway

Major Attractions

Dolly's water park!
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Dollywood's Splash Country Water Adventure Park
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd
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Dolly's water park!
Dolly Parton's dinner show spectacular. Fun for everyone.
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Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 Parkway
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Dolly Parton's dinner show spectacular. Fun for everyone.
Haven't been, but have it on good authority that it is very fun.
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Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park
2530 Parkway
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Haven't been, but have it on good authority that it is very fun.
Music, dancing, southern-style all-you-can-eat buffet. And, it's the #1 Motown show in the U.S.A. thegrandmajestic.com 865-774-7777
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Soul Of Motown
2330 Parkway
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Music, dancing, southern-style all-you-can-eat buffet. And, it's the #1 Motown show in the U.S.A. thegrandmajestic.com 865-774-7777
Is it too hot outside? Is it too wet outside? In either case, this indoor and outdoor aquatic park might be just the thing for your restless little people. 915 Westgate Resorts Drive, Gatlinburg.
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Wild Bear Falls
915 Westgate Resorts Rd
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Is it too hot outside? Is it too wet outside? In either case, this indoor and outdoor aquatic park might be just the thing for your restless little people. 915 Westgate Resorts Drive, Gatlinburg.
Drive the famous Arts and Crafts loop road in Gatlinburg. Visit the shops of local craftspeople selling pottery, weaving, jewelry, carved crafts and more. 1360 E. Parkway. Gatlinburg. 865-412-1012
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Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community
668 Glades Road
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Drive the famous Arts and Crafts loop road in Gatlinburg. Visit the shops of local craftspeople selling pottery, weaving, jewelry, carved crafts and more. 1360 E. Parkway. Gatlinburg. 865-412-1012
Dollywood! America's most down-home theme park.
2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37862, USA
Dollywood! America's most down-home theme park.