Experiences
Pick your kind of fun.
Waterfalls, hikes, lakes, rivers, scenic drives, mountain towns, festivals, and every good reason to load up the car — curated across the Southern Appalachians.
62 experiences
AnchorDollywood
Pigeon Forge, TN
Major Smoky Mountain theme park with rides, shows, festivals, crafts, and family attractions.
AnchorDollywood's Splash Country
Pigeon Forge, TN
Seasonal water park connected to Dollywood.
AnchorThe Island in Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge, TN
Entertainment, shopping, dining, and attraction complex with the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel.
AnchorTitanic Museum Attraction
Pigeon Forge, TN
Interactive Titanic-shaped museum, strong for family and rainy-day travel.
WonderWorks Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge, TN
Interactive indoor science and amusement attraction on the Parkway.
Alcatraz East Crime Museum
Pigeon Forge, TN
Crime history museum near The Island in Pigeon Forge.
Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud
Pigeon Forge, TN
Lumberjack-themed family show and outdoor adventure attraction.
AnchorGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
Gatlinburg, TN
America's most visited national park — the core nature driver for Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend, Cherokee, and Bryson City.
AnchorRoaring Fork Motor Nature Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
One-way scenic drive near Gatlinburg with forest, streams, cabins, and waterfall trail access.
AnchorKuwohi / Clingmans Dome
Gatlinburg, TN
High-elevation Smokies viewpoint known for sunrise, sunset, snow, and broad mountain views.
AnchorNewfound Gap Road
Gatlinburg, TN
Scenic mountain road connecting Gatlinburg and Cherokee with overlooks and high-elevation scenery.
AnchorAnakeesta
Gatlinburg, TN
Mountain-top attraction with views, canopy walk, shopping, dining, gardens, and adventure activities.
AnchorGatlinburg SkyPark / SkyBridge
Gatlinburg, TN
Chairlift and mountain-top attraction known for the SkyBridge and panoramic Smoky Mountain views.
AnchorOber Mountain
Gatlinburg, TN
Four-season mountain attraction with winter skiing and tubing, tram, views, and seasonal events.
AnchorRipley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Gatlinburg, TN
Major indoor family attraction in downtown Gatlinburg with a shark tunnel, touch tanks, and one of the top rainy-day picks in the Smokies.
AnchorGreat Smoky Arts & Crafts Community
Gatlinburg, TN
Historic craft community with artists, studios, shops, galleries, and mountain heritage appeal.
AnchorDowntown Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TN
Walkable mountain town with attractions, dining, shopping, distilleries, and access to the Smokies.
AnchorLaurel Falls (Smokies)
Gatlinburg, TN
The Smokies' most popular paved waterfall hike.
AnchorGrotto Falls
Gatlinburg, TN
Walk behind the falls on the Trillium Gap Trail.
AnchorRainbow Falls (Smokies)
Gatlinburg, TN
Tall 80-ft Smokies waterfall on the way up Mt. LeConte.
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Apple Barn Winery
Apple Barn Winery
Sevierville, TN
Apple-orchard winery at the Apple Barn complex — apple wines, cider, and family-friendly tastings.
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Hillside Winery
Hillside Winery
Sevierville, TN
Italian-style Smokies winery known for Amarone-method reds and approachable tastings.
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Mountain Valley Winery
Mountain Valley Winery
Pigeon Forge, TN
Long-running Pigeon Forge winery on the Parkway with free tastings and a covered porch.
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Mill Bridge Winery
Mill Bridge Winery
Pigeon Forge, TN
Riverside Pigeon Forge winery in the Old Mill district — fruit wines, cider, and porch seating.
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Tennessee Homemade Wines
Tennessee Homemade Wines
Gatlinburg, TN
Sweet-wine specialist in the Gatlinburg Arts & Crafts Community.
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Smoky Mountain Winery
Smoky Mountain Winery
Gatlinburg, TN
Tennessee's oldest winery, founded 1981 — downtown Gatlinburg tasting room.
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The Winery at Seven Springs Farm
The Winery at Seven Springs Farm
Maynardville, TN
Union County farm winery north of Knoxville with a rolling-hills tasting room.
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Spout Springs Estates Winery & Vineyard
Spout Springs Estates Winery & Vineyard
Maynardville, TN
Small estate vineyard in the Maynardville hills north of Knoxville.
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Goodwater Vineyards
Goodwater Vineyards
Blaine, TN
Grainger County vineyard east of Knoxville pouring estate wines.
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Sugarland Cellars Winery
Sugarland Cellars Winery
Gatlinburg, TN
Walk-in Gatlinburg winery on the Parkway with Smokies-themed wines.
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Blue Slip Winery
Blue Slip Winery
Knoxville, TN
Old City Knoxville winery in a restored downtown building.
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Pigeon River Winery
Pigeon River Winery
Sevierville, TN
Small Sevierville winery on the Rocky Top Wine Trail.
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Stonehaus Winery
Stonehaus Winery
Crossville, TN
Long-running Cumberland Plateau winery off I-40 in Crossville.
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Mountain View Winery
Mountain View Winery
Wears Valley, TN
Wears Valley winery between Townsend and Pigeon Forge.
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Chestnut Hill Winery
Chestnut Hill Winery
Crossville, TN
Cumberland Plateau winery in the Crossville / Upper Cumberland area.
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Holly Ridge Winery
Holly Ridge Winery
Upper Cumberland, TN
Upper Cumberland farm winery pouring house wines.
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Northfield Vineyards
Northfield Vineyards
Cookeville, TN
Cookeville-area vineyard on the Upper Cumberland wine trail.
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Smoky Mountain Brewery — Gatlinburg
Smoky Mountain Brewery — Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg, TN
Original downtown Gatlinburg location of the Smoky Mountain Brewery chain.
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Smoky Mountain Brewery — Knoxville
Smoky Mountain Brewery — Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Turkey Creek brewpub location of Smoky Mountain Brewery.
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Smoky Mountain Brewery — Pigeon Forge
Smoky Mountain Brewery — Pigeon Forge
Pigeon Forge, TN
Pigeon Forge Parkway brewpub location of Smoky Mountain Brewery.
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Iron Forge Brewing Co.
Iron Forge Brewing Co.
Sevierville, TN
Sevierville craft brewery just off the Parkway corridor.
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Iron Forge at the Park
Iron Forge at the Park
Knoxville, TN
Iron Forge Brewing's Knoxville ballpark taproom.
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Gatlinburg Brewing Company
Gatlinburg Brewing Company
Sevierville, TN
Craft brewery relocated from Gatlinburg to Sevierville with a full taproom.
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Abridged Beer Co
Abridged Beer Co
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville craft brewery with taprooms in North Knoxville and Bearden.
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Ebony & Ivory Brewing
Ebony & Ivory Brewing
Knoxville, TN
North Knoxville craft brewery on Central Street.
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Orange Hat Brewing Company
Orange Hat Brewing Company
Knoxville, TN
Hardin Valley craft brewery in west Knoxville.
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Clinch River Brewing
Clinch River Brewing
Norris, TN
Anderson County craft brewery in the Norris / Clinch River area.
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Schulz Bräu Brewing Company
Schulz Bräu Brewing Company
Knoxville, TN
German-style Knoxville brewery with a biergarten patio.
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Xul Beer Co.
Xul Beer Co.
Knoxville, TN
Knoxville craft brewery known for barrel-aged and mixed-fermentation beers.
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Creekside Brewing Company
Creekside Brewing Company
Crossville, TN
Cumberland Plateau craft brewery in Crossville.
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Swing On Brewing Company
Swing On Brewing Company
Crossville, TN
Craft brewery in Crossville on the Cumberland Plateau.
Rainbow Falls Trail, Gorges State Park
Sapphire, NC
Popular waterfall hike to Rainbow Falls and Turtleback Falls near Lake Toxaway.
AnchorAlum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
One of the most famous Smokies hikes, passing Arch Rock and Alum Cave Bluffs toward Mount LeConte.
Rainbow Falls Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
Classic Smokies waterfall hike leading toward Rainbow Falls and Mount LeConte routes.
Chimney Tops Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Steep, classic Smokies hike with a dramatic ridgeline destination; check current access before promoting.
AnchorLaurel Falls Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
One of the most visited Smokies waterfall hikes; paved but often crowded.
Oconaluftee River Trail
Cherokee, NC
Easy riverside Smokies trail near Cherokee and the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.
Charlie's Bunion via Appalachian Trail
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Classic Smokies ridge hike from Newfound Gap to a rocky overlook.
The Jump Off
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN
Popular side hike near Charlie’s Bunion with dramatic views into the Smokies.
Grotto Falls via Trillium Gap Trail
Gatlinburg, TN
Popular waterfall hike where the trail passes behind the falls.
Hen Wallow Falls Trail
Cosby, TN
Smokies waterfall hike from the Cosby Campground area.
AnchorStone Door to Laurel Falls Loop
Beersheba Springs, TN
Savage Gulf hike with overlooks, rock passage, and waterfall access.