Stevo & Mary

September 5, 2025 • Pigeon Forge, TN
122 Days To Go!

Stevo & Mary

September 5, 2025 • Pigeon Forge, TN
122 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Suggested Family Friendly Youtube Blog that reviews restaurants, attractions and anything new in the Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg area:


https://www.youtube.com/@AdventureIsOutThere

Dollywood

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2700 Dollywood Parks Blvd, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
(800) 365-5996

Worth it for the cinnamon bread alone.

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Smoky Mountain Brewery in Gatlinburg

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1004 Parkway #501, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
(865) 436-4200

We've only been to the gatlinburg location but solid food and brews.

The Apple Barn & Cider Mill

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230 Apple Valley Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862, USA
(865) 453-9319

Don't miss the wine and cider tastings!

Donut Friar

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634 Parkway #15, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
(865) 436-7306

You'll smell it before you see the store.

Day Hiker

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634 Parkway # 1, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
(865) 430-0970

Tiny little store but head upstairs for the best selection of comfort color tshirts.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

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88 River Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
(865) 430-8808

Fishies. We loved the people mover through the shark tank!

Kuwohi Trailhead

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Bryson City, NC 28713, USA

Note Clingman's Dome was renamed by the park to Kuwohi. Signs in the park may not be updated yet. If you go into the park, you will need to buy a parking pass!

Cades Cove Scenic Loop

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Cades Cove Loop Rd, Townsend, TN 37882, USA

Caves Cove is a great driving route with short stops to explore. If you want to go, plan ahead. Crowds will back up the road as it's a single lane. It could take a few hours to get around the loop during peak times of the day. Remember if you go into the park, you'll need to buy a parking pass!

Foothills Parkway

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Foothills Pkwy, Townsend, TN 37882, USA

Recommended if you wan't want to fight the crowds of Caves Cove but still want to drive along a scenic part of the mountains. Stop in the town of Townsend known as the peaceful side of the smokies!

Hillbilly Golf

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340 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
(865) 436-7470

We've never been but I've heard great things!

Sugarlands Distilling Company

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805 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738, USA
(865) 325-1355

For your moonshine needs.

Buc-ee's

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170 Buc-ee's Blvd, Kodak, TN 37764, USA
(979) 238-6390

If ya know, you know.

Paula Deen's Family Kitchen

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131 The Island Dr #8101, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
(865) 366-1510

Wear stretchy pants. This is on the island's complex so note that parking is free but is a bit of walk. Highly suggested to make a reservation. Wonder around the stores or watch the water show afterwards!

The Christmas Place

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2470 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA
(800) 445-3396

We enjoyed walking around and getting personalized ornaments. So big, we got lost!