Matt’s guidebook for Pigeon Forge
Food scene
We enjoyed the Loaded Tater Tots, the Country Fried Chicken, and the BBQ ribs. Our waitress said that she would stay away from the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich as it was a bit chewy.
68 yerel halk öneriyor
JT Hannah's Kitchen
3214 ParkwayWe enjoyed the Loaded Tater Tots, the Country Fried Chicken, and the BBQ ribs. Our waitress said that she would stay away from the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich as it was a bit chewy.
Here they specialize in a few things, we loved the fried catfish and loved the fried chicken. The Mark Twain meal gives you a little bit of both. They also serve with every meal what they call “vittles” which was some coleslaw, a basket of hush puppies, white beans, and some pickles. Also don’t sleep on a side of Boom Boom sauce, its got a nice kick and went well with our fries and catfish.
59 yerel halk öneriyor
Huck Finn's Catfish
3330 ParkwayHere they specialize in a few things, we loved the fried catfish and loved the fried chicken. The Mark Twain meal gives you a little bit of both. They also serve with every meal what they call “vittles” which was some coleslaw, a basket of hush puppies, white beans, and some pickles. Also don’t sleep on a side of Boom Boom sauce, its got a nice kick and went well with our fries and catfish.
I grew up in San Antonio, Texas and was very surprised by how good this place was. We really enjoyed the Loco Dip, Pina Loca, Tacos Al Pastor & the Burrito Tejano.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
El Ranchero Loco
2902 Veterans Boulevard I grew up in San Antonio, Texas and was very surprised by how good this place was. We really enjoyed the Loco Dip, Pina Loca, Tacos Al Pastor & the Burrito Tejano.
We enjoyed their buffalo wings and their Philly Cheesesteak pizza was unique and delicious!
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Gatlinburg Brewing Company
458 ParkwayWe enjoyed their buffalo wings and their Philly Cheesesteak pizza was unique and delicious!
Sightseeing
If you want a fun family friendly attraction check out Beyond the Lens. Book in advance!
25 yerel halk öneriyor
Beyond The Lens! Family Fun
2115 ParkwayIf you want a fun family friendly attraction check out Beyond the Lens. Book in advance!
our unique go kart tracks, test your speed on our Slick Track, race up and down on our Coaster Track, handle tight turns on our Tennessee Twister, or let your junior speedsters zoom around our Kids Track.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
SpeedZone Fun Park
3315 S River Rdour unique go kart tracks, test your speed on our Slick Track, race up and down on our Coaster Track, handle tight turns on our Tennessee Twister, or let your junior speedsters zoom around our Kids Track.
Big outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area, live music & other fun.
453 yerel halk öneriyor
Anakeesta
576 ParkwayBig outdoor adventure hub offering zip lining, gondola rides, a treetop play area, live music & other fun.
For a fun take on mini-golf give Hillbilly Golf a try! Basically mini-golf but you take a lift to the top of a hill and make your way down hole by hole.
62 yerel halk öneriyor
Hillbilly Golf
340 ParkwayFor a fun take on mini-golf give Hillbilly Golf a try! Basically mini-golf but you take a lift to the top of a hill and make your way down hole by hole.
World famous amusement park and water park. If you plan to go to Dollywood, we would suggest you buy tickets in advance. There are discounts for multi-day passes.
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Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdWorld famous amusement park and water park. If you plan to go to Dollywood, we would suggest you buy tickets in advance. There are discounts for multi-day passes.
Hiking and Nature
Chimney Tops is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains. This trail is rated hard by AllTrails, with only 3.6 miles out and back but over 1,286 feet in elevation gain.
24 yerel halk öneriyor
Chimney Tops Yürüyüş Yolu
Chimney Tops is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Smoky Mountains. This trail is rated hard by AllTrails, with only 3.6 miles out and back but over 1,286 feet in elevation gain.
This is a 6-mile round trip hike that can be continued further to Mount LeConte making it an 11-mile hike. Alum Cave Trail starts out as an easy walk along the Alum Cave Creek with many opportunities to stop for a photo opportunity. At 1.3 miles in you will arrive at Arch Rock and the trail passes right through the natural arch.
At mile 2 you will arrive at inspiration point which offers sweeping views over the Smokys. Shortly after inspiration point at about mile 3, you will arrive at Alum Cave Bluff. If you want to stop here and turn around you can, or you can continue on to Monte LeConte.
Alum Cave Bluffs
This is a 6-mile round trip hike that can be continued further to Mount LeConte making it an 11-mile hike. Alum Cave Trail starts out as an easy walk along the Alum Cave Creek with many opportunities to stop for a photo opportunity. At 1.3 miles in you will arrive at Arch Rock and the trail passes right through the natural arch.
At mile 2 you will arrive at inspiration point which offers sweeping views over the Smokys. Shortly after inspiration point at about mile 3, you will arrive at Alum Cave Bluff. If you want to stop here and turn around you can, or you can continue on to Monte LeConte.
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a 5.5 mile one-way loop that allows you to take in the scenery from your car. It offers views of mountain streams, an old-growth forest, log cabins, grist mills, and my favorite, the sunset. Even though on many parts of the road there’s too much vegetation to catch a good view of the sunset, if you bear right near the end of the trail, you’ll run into lookout points that offer fantastic views.
You will also find many hikes to waterfalls along this route including: Grotto Falls, Rainbows Falls, and Baskins Creek Falls.
Roaring Fork
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a 5.5 mile one-way loop that allows you to take in the scenery from your car. It offers views of mountain streams, an old-growth forest, log cabins, grist mills, and my favorite, the sunset. Even though on many parts of the road there’s too much vegetation to catch a good view of the sunset, if you bear right near the end of the trail, you’ll run into lookout points that offer fantastic views.
You will also find many hikes to waterfalls along this route including: Grotto Falls, Rainbows Falls, and Baskins Creek Falls.
Cades Cove is a loop road that takes you on a drive through the valley which was home to many settlers prior to the days of the national park. The drive can get quite crowded in the summertime with lots of families.
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Cades Cove
Cades Cove is a loop road that takes you on a drive through the valley which was home to many settlers prior to the days of the national park. The drive can get quite crowded in the summertime with lots of families.
It is not as easily accessible as the other waterfalls on the list below. That means less crowds and less families will likely be on the trail.
That being said, you are signing yourself up for an 8-mile round trip hike to enjoy the Ramsey Cascade Falls. Worth it for this 100-ft. waterfall?
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Ramsey Cascades Trailhead
Ramsey Cascades TrailIt is not as easily accessible as the other waterfalls on the list below. That means less crowds and less families will likely be on the trail.
That being said, you are signing yourself up for an 8-mile round trip hike to enjoy the Ramsey Cascade Falls. Worth it for this 100-ft. waterfall?
The Grotto Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a unique 25-foot waterfall that you can actually walk behind.
This waterfall is accessed by the Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls which is a moderate 2.6 mile hike round-trip and mostly shaded with tree cover the entire way making it perfect for a warm sunny day. The National Park Service has noted that black bears are active in this area, so it is important to know what you would do if you encountered a black bear.
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Grotto Falls
Trillium Gap TrailThe Grotto Falls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a unique 25-foot waterfall that you can actually walk behind.
This waterfall is accessed by the Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls which is a moderate 2.6 mile hike round-trip and mostly shaded with tree cover the entire way making it perfect for a warm sunny day. The National Park Service has noted that black bears are active in this area, so it is important to know what you would do if you encountered a black bear.
One of the most famous waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains National Park is Laurel Falls. Laurel Falls is accessed by the Laurel Falls Trail which is roughly 3 miles and considered moderate.
This waterfall consists of an upper and a lower section, divided by a walkway which crosses the stream at the base of the upper falls. Laurel Falls is one of the most popular destinations in the park and parking at the trailhead is limited, so arrive early and on a weekday if possible.
133 yerel halk öneriyor
Laurel Falls Trail
Laurel Falls TrailOne of the most famous waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains National Park is Laurel Falls. Laurel Falls is accessed by the Laurel Falls Trail which is roughly 3 miles and considered moderate.
This waterfall consists of an upper and a lower section, divided by a walkway which crosses the stream at the base of the upper falls. Laurel Falls is one of the most popular destinations in the park and parking at the trailhead is limited, so arrive early and on a weekday if possible.
The Charles Bunion via Appalachian Trail is an 8-mile out and back trail in the Smoky Mountains. The trail starts out gradual for the first mile and is mostly tree covered, however there are a few spots along the way were the trees open and you get a view.
A mile past the Ice Water Spring Appalachian Trail Shelter, you will continue onto a side trail that is well marked pointing you toward Charles Bunion.
Be on the look-out for Elk! There has been numerous spotting reported in this area.
20 yerel halk öneriyor
Charlies Bunion
The Charles Bunion via Appalachian Trail is an 8-mile out and back trail in the Smoky Mountains. The trail starts out gradual for the first mile and is mostly tree covered, however there are a few spots along the way were the trees open and you get a view.
A mile past the Ice Water Spring Appalachian Trail Shelter, you will continue onto a side trail that is well marked pointing you toward Charles Bunion.
Be on the look-out for Elk! There has been numerous spotting reported in this area.