Smoky Mountains Guide Book
Sightseeing
An 11-mile one-way loop that winds around the valley, complete with wildlife, campgrounds, bike rentals, spectacular foliage in autumn, facilities for horseback riding and historic buildings. Allow yourself at least 2-4 hours. Deer, black bears, coyotes turkeys and other wild life are frequently seen on this scenic drive.
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Cades Cove
An 11-mile one-way loop that winds around the valley, complete with wildlife, campgrounds, bike rentals, spectacular foliage in autumn, facilities for horseback riding and historic buildings. Allow yourself at least 2-4 hours. Deer, black bears, coyotes turkeys and other wild life are frequently seen on this scenic drive.
Explore the great outdoors from your own car, on this 5.5 mile one way loop. The entrance is near Rainbows Falls parking area. Roaring Fork is one of the larger and faster flowing streams in the park. Drive this road after a hard rain and see the inspiration behind the name. Be sure to bring hiking shoes, there are lots of places to get out and explore.
Please note that the road is closed in winter.
"The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail also provides access to the Trillium Gap Trail. Hike the Trillium Gap Trail to reach Grotto Falls, the only place in the Smoky Mountains where you can stand behind the falls as the water cascades to the pool. If hiking to a waterfall is not your thing, the Place of a Thousand Drips can be reached by car. It’s one of two waterfalls in the park accessible by car—find it at stop 15, near the end of the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail."
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Roaring Fork Motor Nature TrailExplore the great outdoors from your own car, on this 5.5 mile one way loop. The entrance is near Rainbows Falls parking area. Roaring Fork is one of the larger and faster flowing streams in the park. Drive this road after a hard rain and see the inspiration behind the name. Be sure to bring hiking shoes, there are lots of places to get out and explore.
Please note that the road is closed in winter.
"The Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail also provides access to the Trillium Gap Trail. Hike the Trillium Gap Trail to reach Grotto Falls, the only place in the Smoky Mountains where you can stand behind the falls as the water cascades to the pool. If hiking to a waterfall is not your thing, the Place of a Thousand Drips can be reached by car. It’s one of two waterfalls in the park accessible by car—find it at stop 15, near the end of the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail."
“The Gatlinburg Space Needle is an all steel observation tower served by two elevators with a capacity of 20 people. Ride the glass elevator over 400 feet and step out to a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains.”
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Gatlinburg Space Needle
155 Historic Nature Trail“The Gatlinburg Space Needle is an all steel observation tower served by two elevators with a capacity of 20 people. Ride the glass elevator over 400 feet and step out to a breathtaking 360 degree view of the Great Smoky Mountains.”
Food scene
Overlook the Little Pigeon Forge river with hearty Southern classics, they serve breakfast lunch and dinner. There are lots of shopping and photo opportunities.
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The Old Mill
164 Old Mill AveOverlook the Little Pigeon Forge river with hearty Southern classics, they serve breakfast lunch and dinner. There are lots of shopping and photo opportunities.
Stopped here for lunch one day with my husband and was pleasantly surprised. Great food and great atmosphere.
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Holston's Kitchen
639 Dolly Parton PkwyStopped here for lunch one day with my husband and was pleasantly surprised. Great food and great atmosphere.
"Pigeon Forge's only family sports grill has been a best kept secret by the local residents for years.
Blue Moose serves a variety of casual American fare from the juiciest angus beef burgers, award winning jumbo chicken wings in 16 different flavors, hotdogs, salads and ice cold beer. Blue Moose's inviting atmosphere and 20 flat panel televisions, make it the "spot" to catch all the games."
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Blue Moose Burgers & Wings
2430 Teaster Ln"Pigeon Forge's only family sports grill has been a best kept secret by the local residents for years.
Blue Moose serves a variety of casual American fare from the juiciest angus beef burgers, award winning jumbo chicken wings in 16 different flavors, hotdogs, salads and ice cold beer. Blue Moose's inviting atmosphere and 20 flat panel televisions, make it the "spot" to catch all the games."
"Local Goat is a New American restaurant with a scratch-made kitchen specializing in locally-sourced and sustainable menu items. Local Goat offers a wide array of appetizers, jumbo wings, awesome salads. hearty steaks, chops, fall-off-the-bone ribs and outstanding desserts.
Local Goat is conveniently located in the heart of Pigeon Forge at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains with picturesque views of Mount LeConte and the surrounding mountains. Local Goat is located between traffic lights one and two, right past the Titanic Museum Attraction and across from Mountain Valley Vineyards."
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Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 Parkway"Local Goat is a New American restaurant with a scratch-made kitchen specializing in locally-sourced and sustainable menu items. Local Goat offers a wide array of appetizers, jumbo wings, awesome salads. hearty steaks, chops, fall-off-the-bone ribs and outstanding desserts.
Local Goat is conveniently located in the heart of Pigeon Forge at the base of the Great Smoky Mountains with picturesque views of Mount LeConte and the surrounding mountains. Local Goat is located between traffic lights one and two, right past the Titanic Museum Attraction and across from Mountain Valley Vineyards."
“One ticket to the attraction pays for admission to the show, Pirates Voyage performance, and a full meal during the performance. The venue is next to The Island with ample parking. This indoor arena has an elaborate pirate-themed set with pirate ships and a pool that depicts the sea.”
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Pirates Voyage kvöldverður og sýning
2713 Parkway“One ticket to the attraction pays for admission to the show, Pirates Voyage performance, and a full meal during the performance. The venue is next to The Island with ample parking. This indoor arena has an elaborate pirate-themed set with pirate ships and a pool that depicts the sea.”
Neighborhoods
Attractions to visit in Pigeon Forge:
▪️Titanic Museum Attraction
▪️Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine
▪️The Island in Pigeon Forge
▪️Parrot Mountain & Gardens
▪️Dollywood
▪️The Old Mill
▪️Patriot Park
▪️Wear Farm City Park
▪️Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
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Pigeon Forge
Attractions to visit in Pigeon Forge:
▪️Titanic Museum Attraction
▪️Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine
▪️The Island in Pigeon Forge
▪️Parrot Mountain & Gardens
▪️Dollywood
▪️The Old Mill
▪️Patriot Park
▪️Wear Farm City Park
▪️Rocky Top Mountain Coaster
City/town information
Top Attractions for Sightseeing in Gatlinburg TN and the Smoky Mountains·
▪️Gatlinburg Space Needle
▪️Anakeesta
▪️Cades Cove
▪️Clingmans Dome
▪️Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
▪️Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
▪️Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook
Reeser Str. 106, 46446 Emmerich am Rhein, Germany
Top Attractions for Sightseeing in Gatlinburg TN and the Smoky Mountains·
▪️Gatlinburg Space Needle
▪️Anakeesta
▪️Cades Cove
▪️Clingmans Dome
▪️Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
▪️Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
▪️Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook
Dog Friendly
Take a stroll with your leashed pup along the river at Patriot Park, a dog-friendly park in Pigeon Forge, TN. The park adjoins with the local KOA campground, the trolley stop office and the Old Mill shopping area. The walking trail at Patriot Park is 1/2 a mile long. Along the path are the flags of all 50 states and several memorials to the veterans of Pigeon Forge. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
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Patriot Park
186 Old Mill AveTake a stroll with your leashed pup along the river at Patriot Park, a dog-friendly park in Pigeon Forge, TN. The park adjoins with the local KOA campground, the trolley stop office and the Old Mill shopping area. The walking trail at Patriot Park is 1/2 a mile long. Along the path are the flags of all 50 states and several memorials to the veterans of Pigeon Forge. Dog owners are reminded to clean up any mess that is left behind.
Bring Fido to play off leash at the fully-fenced PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park located within Sevierville City Park in Sevierville, TN. Features include separate areas for small and large dogs, a dog wash station, and agility equipment. Owners should clean up after their dogs and follow all posted rules. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Sevierville's PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park
815-817 Park RdBring Fido to play off leash at the fully-fenced PetSafe Unleashed Dog Park located within Sevierville City Park in Sevierville, TN. Features include separate areas for small and large dogs, a dog wash station, and agility equipment. Owners should clean up after their dogs and follow all posted rules. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
Doggywood is a kennel where Fido can rest and relax while you explore Dollywood. Although dogs are not allowed in the amusement park in Pigeon Forge, TN, visitors traveling to the Smoky Mountains with their dogs can leave Fido at Dollywood's very own kennel. The kennel even has a few individual cottages for dogs needing a little extra privacy. Due to space limitations, it is extremely important that you call in advance for reservations on the day you plan to visit the park. Dogs cannot be accommodated overnight.
1020 Dollywood Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
Doggywood is a kennel where Fido can rest and relax while you explore Dollywood. Although dogs are not allowed in the amusement park in Pigeon Forge, TN, visitors traveling to the Smoky Mountains with their dogs can leave Fido at Dollywood's very own kennel. The kennel even has a few individual cottages for dogs needing a little extra privacy. Due to space limitations, it is extremely important that you call in advance for reservations on the day you plan to visit the park. Dogs cannot be accommodated overnight.
The Gatlinburg Trail is one of two walking paths where dogs are allowed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
This one-way trail is 1.9 miles long and travels from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to the outskirts of the city of Gatlinburg. This trail is relatively flat, but it offers beautiful views of the river and several old homesites along the path.
Gatlinburg Trail, Gatlinburg, TN, USA
The Gatlinburg Trail is one of two walking paths where dogs are allowed in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
This one-way trail is 1.9 miles long and travels from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to the outskirts of the city of Gatlinburg. This trail is relatively flat, but it offers beautiful views of the river and several old homesites along the path.
Restaurant with dog friendly patio. But when in doubt, always check directly with the restaurant since this is dependent on the business.
Some of the restaurants in the Smokies that have dog-friendly patios include:
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant (The Apple Barn, Sevierville)
Hard Rock Cafe (Pigeon Forge)
Dick’s Last Resort (Pigeon Forge)
Calhoun’s (Pigeon Forge)
Mad Dog’s Creamery & Donuts (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge)
Howard’s Steakhouse (Gatlinburg)
Fox & Parrot Tavern (Gatlinburg)
Mellow Mushroom (Pigeon Forge)
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Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
240 Apple Valley RdRestaurant with dog friendly patio. But when in doubt, always check directly with the restaurant since this is dependent on the business.
Some of the restaurants in the Smokies that have dog-friendly patios include:
Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant (The Apple Barn, Sevierville)
Hard Rock Cafe (Pigeon Forge)
Dick’s Last Resort (Pigeon Forge)
Calhoun’s (Pigeon Forge)
Mad Dog’s Creamery & Donuts (Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge)
Howard’s Steakhouse (Gatlinburg)
Fox & Parrot Tavern (Gatlinburg)
Mellow Mushroom (Pigeon Forge)