Today, TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, today announced the winners of its inaugural 2011 Travelers’ Choice® Family award-winning best family destinations. Gatlinburg, TN ranked #6 in the top 10 Great U.S. Destinations to discover. Winning destinations were identified based on the greatest number of recommendations from reviewers who traveled with family. Unlike any other [...]
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Gatlinburg Ranks in Top 10 Best Family Destinations
Posted in Attractions, Cabin Rentals, Concierge, Dining, Family Fun, Free Things To Do, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park on March 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Posted in Attractions, Dining, Events, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge on December 28, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Grab your family and head over the Pigeon Forge for the 28th annual New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Located in the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center, the celebration includes fireworks, dozens of lights, and its own New Year’s countdown.
Cherokee Grill
Posted in Dining, Gatlinburg, Local Dining on November 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For good food, a good time and good service, visit the Cherokee Grill in Gatlinburg. Referred to as “Gatlinburg’s Great Steakhouse” by their website, the Cherokee Grill offers fresh fish, seafood, chicken, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and mouth-watering steaks. Along with great food, the Cherokee Grill offers a great view of the mountains as well. For [...]
Top 10 Restaurants in Gatlinburg
Posted in Dining, Gatlinburg, Local Dining on November 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
While vacationing in Gatlinburg here are just a few places you should eat. Inside Gatlinburg has provided the following list of top 10 restaurants in Gatlinburg voted by both visitors and locals: #1) The Peddler Steakhouse 820 River Rd Gatlinburg, TN 37738 (865) 436-5794 #2) Best Italian Cafe & Pizzeria 968 Parkway # 9 Gatlinburg, TN [...]
A Great Southern Home cooked Meal at the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
Posted in Dining, Local Dining, Pigeon Forge on November 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
One of the locals favorite places to eat in the Smokies is the Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this restaurant is sure to meet your hunger needs. All breakfast meals come with Applesauce muffins, Applewood Julep, and Apple Fritters with Homemade Apple Butter. Most lunches come with homemade vegetable soup, mashed potatoes, [...]
Chili Recipes
Posted in Dining, Grocery Shopping on November 1, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Below are two great Tennessee Chili Recipes that would please even the pickiest eaters. Tennessee Pride Chili 1 lb. Tennessee Pride Country sausage 1 lb. ground beef 1 med. onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 med. green pepper, chopped 1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, undrained 2 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans 1 [...]
Aunt Mahalia’s Candies
Posted in Dining, Family Fun, Grocery Shopping, Indoor, Recipies, Shopping on October 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For a sweet treat to satisfy any age, visit Aunt Mahalia’s Candies in Gatlinburg. The shop has been cooking up old fashion candies for over 50 years. Some of the most popular candies include fudge, chocolate, crunchy brittle, and other homemade assortments. Aunt Mahalia’s only uses the freshest, finest ingredients and has been using them [...]
Taste of Autumn
Posted in Attractions, Dining, Gatlinburg on September 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
For over a decade, Gatlinburg has hosted the Taste of Autumn festival, where visitors can taste the best that over 20 Gatlinburg eateries can whip up. The festival gives visitors the opportunity to pay a little to try a dish they may not be willing to try full price for. Hard Rock Café, Damon’s Grill, [...]
Greenbrier Restaurant
Posted in Dining, Gatlinburg, History, Local Dining on July 31, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Going to dinner is a popular activity in the smokies, and Greenbrier Restaurant in Gatlinburg is an unforgettable dining experience. The Greenbrier Restaurant is a log cabin that was built in the late 1930’s and owned by Mrs. Moffet. Dean and Barbara Haden purchased the restaurant in 1980 and Barbara still runs the restaurant today. [...]
Coffee & Company: Gourmet Coffee Shop and Store in Gatlinburg
Posted in Dining, Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg on July 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Coffee and Company store located in Downtown Gatlinburg is Gatlinburg’s premier gourmet coffee and coffee bean supplier. They offer over 20 straights and blends as well as several flavored coffees. Coffee and Company also has seasonal coffee flavors featuring Hawaiian Hazelnut and Jamaica Me Crazy! for the summer. They also have an online coffee order form.
Apple Valley Farms
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Attractions, Dining, Family Fun, Indoor, local, Local Dining, Shopping, Townsend on March 9, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Apple Valley Farms makes you believe that comfort food is the way to go. Indulge in some thirst quenching apple cider, or warm yourself up with homemade apple pie. There is something for everyone in the quilt shop and country store, sure to please any sort of taste. Make this experience extraordinary with their [...]
A Pile of Pancakes, Gatlinburg TN
Posted in Dining, Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Prepared Meals on March 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The Pancake Pantry is Tennessee’s first pancake house, and is one of Gatlinburg’s yummiest traditions. Diners can enjoy mouthwatering “hot cakes” made from scratch and topped with real butter and fresh whipped cream. The Pancake Pantry offers a wide variety of your favorite breakfast dishes. New dishes are created each year to accompany the favorites from [...]
Mama’s Farmhouse
Posted in Dining, Family Fun, Pigeon Forge on December 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Talk about eye-catching! Famous for its sky-high silo, Mama’s Farmhouse offers Southern cooking served family style, so no one has to leave hungry. Located in Pigeon Forge, Mama’s Farmhouse features classic dishes such as corn bread and gravy for a decent price. For a complete list of what Mama offers, visit here.
The Brass Lantern
Posted in Dining, Family Fun, Gatlinburg on December 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Looking for a fine dining experience? You should head over to The Brass Lantern in Gatlinburg and feast on the best steaks, lobster tails, and pasta in the area. The restaurant strives to please both locals and visitors from all over and recently created a Lantern Lite menu and a Children’s menu in order to [...]
Smoky Mountain Pancake House
Posted in Attractions, Dining, Family Fun, Pigeon Forge on December 19, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Smoky Mountain Pancake House in Pigeon Forge offers breakfast all day so if you need another excuse to enjoy some great food in your pajamas, then dive right in to this restaurant. The Pancake House serves pancakes, omelets, and other breakfast foods all day so you can enjoy some syrup even at night. For [...]
Tanger Outlets
Posted in Dining, Family Fun, Indoor, Sevierville, Shopping on December 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Want great discounts and a great selection of merchandise? The Tanger Outlets in Sevierville have it all. Open seven days a week, Tanger Outlets provide customers with a discount shopping experience. The outlet has several well-known stores such as New York, New York, Aeropostale, Eddie Bauer, Tommy Hilfiger, and Totes. For more information, visit their [...]
Smoky Mountain Brewery
Posted in Dining, Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg, Local Dining, Pigeon Forge on December 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
This popular micro-brewery facility and dining establishment brings together people of all ages to enjoy its lovely atmosphere, unique pizza dishes, wings, and beer selection. Most known for it’s 6 signature beers, the brewery also has award-winning seasonal micro-brews and brewmaster’s selections which vary from location to location. The on-site breweries make this restaurant a [...]
New Orleans on The River
Posted in Dining on December 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Southern Louisiana brings it’s best to East Tennessee with the Smokies’ newest restaurant, New Orleans on The River. This fine dining experience not only gets you in contact with some of the most delicious and decadent foods the bayou has to offer but also connects you with the Smoky Mountains gorgeous landscape. The breath-taking view [...]
Havanna Dreams Cafe
Posted in Culture, Dining, Downtown Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg on December 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The best of the Smoky Mountains meets the tropical tastes of Cuba at Havanna Dreams Cafe. Indulge in delicious fried green plantains or a traditional pork and yellow rice dish. The food takes you on a ride to the beach to savour each caribbean bite. Forget about the typical tourist dining spot and head into [...]
Alamo Steak House
Posted in Dining, Downtown Gatlinburg, Local Dining, Pigeon Forge on November 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Alamo Steak House has been voted one of the best restaurants in the Pigeon Forge area for the last two years. They were also voted best steaks in 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2008. Their specialty is steaks, but they also offer seafood, chicken, chops, and sandwiches. They offer special seating with a more romantic [...]
The Donut Friar
Posted in Dining, Family Fun, Gatlinburg on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you are up early and ready for breakfast, check out the Donut Friar at the Village in Gatlinburg. The Donut Friar makes freshly baked donuts, cinnamon bread and pastries every morning, and will even serve you a latte, cappuccino, or espresso with it! For hours and locations, click here.
Hard Rock Cafe
Posted in Attractions, Dining, Family Fun, Gatlinburg on November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Want to have fun at dinner? Try out Gatlinburg’s Hard Rock Café and enjoy music, fun and good food. Visit the website for the menu and hours of operation.
Cheese Cupboard and Hofbrauhaus Restaurant
Posted in Dining, Gatlinburg, Local Dining on November 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Hungry for a good reuben? Do not hesitate anymore and visit the Cheese Cupboard and Hofbrauhaus Restaurant in Gatlinburg. The Cheese Cupboard is on the bottom floor of the building and has several different kinds of imported and domestic cheese. Upstairs, however, the building houses the Hofbrauhaus Restaurant, a small restaurant that holds about six [...]
Winter Magic Cook-off and Chili Cook Off
Posted in Dining, Events on November 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Warm, mouth-watering chili during the cool fall: What could be better? On November 4 from 5 to 8 pm on River Road and Ripley’s Aqarium, Gatlinburg will be hosting the 20th Winter Magic Cook Off and Chili Cook Off. The event is highlighted by the LED Gatlinburg Winter Magic lights program and live entertainment. Over [...]
McClaran’s Restaurant
Posted in Dining, Sevierville on September 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
McClaran’s restaurant and bar prides itself on being a new and unique neighborhood hangout. They provide a wide variety of food options with southern touches. Some of their menu options are Irish Nachos, Greek Salad, Meat Lovers Pizza, Half-Pound Home-Made Burger, Italian Sub, Soon-To-Be-Famous Wet Burrito, Baked Ziti, and McClaren’s Cookie Dough Pizza ala Mode. [...]
The Apple Barn
Posted in Attractions, Dining, Sevierville on August 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
If you ever get a craving for homemade apple butter or country home décor, stop by the Apple Barn to satisfy your needs. With two locations, Sevierville and Nashville at Opry Mills, The Apple Barn provides customers with homemade country delights and tours of the barn and cider room. Although it started as a small [...]
Wild Plum Tea Room
Posted in Dining, Gatlinburg, Local Dining on August 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A favorite among locals and visitors, the Wild Plum Tea Room in Gatlinburg, Tenn. serves up delicate lunches in a charming atmosphere. This lovely tea room has items on its menu that includes house salads, specialty sandwiches, wild plum muffins, wild plum tea and delectable desserts such as hummingbird cake, brownie delight and coconut cheese [...]
Restaurant at Buckberry Creek Lodge
Posted in Dining, Local Dining on July 27, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Relax and take a break atop the Smoky Mountains while enjoying your dining and visual experience at The Lodge at Buckberry Creek. The view sits nestled in the hills overlooking a fabulous view of Mount Leconte. This fine dining atmosphere will not only please your stomach, but also satisfy your need for breath-taking views in [...]
Best Italian Restaurants in Gatlinburg
Posted in Dining, Local Dining on July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Click here to read an article from someone who thought they would not find good Italian food in the South, but found it in Gatlinburg!
McCutchin’s Brass Restaurant
Posted in Dining, Gatlinburg, Local Dining on July 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
McCutchin’s Brass Restaurant is apart of a casual dining experience that serves their famous soup and cornbread sticks. Established in 1968, they are still going strong with the Panini sandwiches and wraps and traditional entrée’s. They open at 11 a.m. and are located on the Parkway in Gatlinburg.
