Our Smoky Mountains Favorites
Sightseeing
Believe the hype! Dollywood is truly so, so fun! It’s clean and well-maintained and has something to offer literally everyone in the family. Check out their website for special ticket deals, too! If you have preschool aged kids, be sure to web search for a possible free pass for them!
797 locals recommend
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdBelieve the hype! Dollywood is truly so, so fun! It’s clean and well-maintained and has something to offer literally everyone in the family. Check out their website for special ticket deals, too! If you have preschool aged kids, be sure to web search for a possible free pass for them!
Wandering the main strip in Gatlinburg is a great way to spend an hour or five! There are so many fun and interesting shops and attractions from old-time photos to candy shops to souvenir shops to distilleries and more.
660 locals recommend
Gatlinburg
Wandering the main strip in Gatlinburg is a great way to spend an hour or five! There are so many fun and interesting shops and attractions from old-time photos to candy shops to souvenir shops to distilleries and more.
Really an amazing aquarium experience and a perfect cold or rainy day activity!
535 locals recommend
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
88 River RdReally an amazing aquarium experience and a perfect cold or rainy day activity!
4 minutes from the cabin you’ll find countless shopping, dining and entertainment options. There’s even a giant ferris wheel that makes it easy to spot from the parkway on your drive in. This link will take you to coupons you can use at a number of businesses in the Island area.
369 locals recommend
The Island Dr
The Island Drive4 minutes from the cabin you’ll find countless shopping, dining and entertainment options. There’s even a giant ferris wheel that makes it easy to spot from the parkway on your drive in. This link will take you to coupons you can use at a number of businesses in the Island area.
If you’re looking for a rainy day activity or some bargain shopping, the Tanger outlets are a great option!
455 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Sevierville
1645 ParkwayIf you’re looking for a rainy day activity or some bargain shopping, the Tanger outlets are a great option!
A fun place to shop, eat and play with kids. There’s a fun train ride, fire pits and great outdoor atmosphere for a laid back vibe.
The Mountain Monster
2655 Teaster LnA fun place to shop, eat and play with kids. There’s a fun train ride, fire pits and great outdoor atmosphere for a laid back vibe.
Historic, scenic sightseeing and a variety of hikes to choose from. Great for families. Fun to watch for wildlife.
7 locals recommend
Cade's Cove Scenic Loop
Cades Cove Loop RoadHistoric, scenic sightseeing and a variety of hikes to choose from. Great for families. Fun to watch for wildlife.
Food scene
Definitely a staple to the Smoky Mountain experience, this dinner show (complete with a 4-course feast) is the best around and so fun and engaging for the whole family! Make sure to book tickets ahead of time- it sells out fast!
378 locals recommend
Dolly Parton's Stampede
3849 ParkwayDefinitely a staple to the Smoky Mountain experience, this dinner show (complete with a 4-course feast) is the best around and so fun and engaging for the whole family! Make sure to book tickets ahead of time- it sells out fast!
One of our very favorite local restaurants! There's also a location in Gatlinburg on the main drag.
61 locals recommend
Calhoun's in Pigeon Forge
2532 ParkwayOne of our very favorite local restaurants! There's also a location in Gatlinburg on the main drag.
Another local favorite. Delicious burgers and fries away from the crazy of the parkway.
57 locals recommend
Graze Burgers
125 Bruce StAnother local favorite. Delicious burgers and fries away from the crazy of the parkway.
Our favorite pizza in the area. Great for takeout or dining in with the family! Just minutes from the cabin, too!
68 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
2485 ParkwayOur favorite pizza in the area. Great for takeout or dining in with the family! Just minutes from the cabin, too!