Papa Wolf’s Cabins guidebook
Food scene
Mama's Farmhouse
208 Pickel StGreat comfort food, another favorite of mine!
One of the better bars, always a wait so call ahead or plan accordingly
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Local Goat- New American Restaurant
2167 ParkwayOne of the better bars, always a wait so call ahead or plan accordingly
Comfort food, all you can eat, anyone I take here always enjoys it, come hungry, and yes a very long wait here during season
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Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrComfort food, all you can eat, anyone I take here always enjoys it, come hungry, and yes a very long wait here during season
Elvira's Cafe
4143 Wears Valley RdGreat local place for breakfast and lunch
The Heavenly Roast
3637 Wears Valley RoadLocal Coffee Shop, PAPA WOLF’S favorite!
Blake Shelton’s restaurant with live entertainment of local country bands and singers, first come first serve, great spot for after dinner or mid day drink and tunes!
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Ole Red
511 ParkwayBlake Shelton’s restaurant with live entertainment of local country bands and singers, first come first serve, great spot for after dinner or mid day drink and tunes!
Probably the best pizza in Pigeon Forge!
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Country Roads Axe Co. featuring West By God CoalFired Pizza
137 East Wears Valley RoadProbably the best pizza in Pigeon Forge!
Great spot for seafood, sushi, bbq, the widest selection in one restaurant.
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Harpoon Harry's Crab House - Pigeon Forge
112 Community Center DrGreat spot for seafood, sushi, bbq, the widest selection in one restaurant.
Birthday, Anniversary, any special celebration or even as a wedding venue! The best of the best in East Tennessee. If you’re lucky you might see some well known country singers!
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Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
137 Apple Valley WayBirthday, Anniversary, any special celebration or even as a wedding venue! The best of the best in East Tennessee. If you’re lucky you might see some well known country singers!
Peaceful Side Social | Townsend
Craft Beer, Tacos and Pizza! Kids can play outside games!
Why not start a celebration at this 50s style diner, highly rated and Papa Wolf’s favorite diner!
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Sunliner Diner
2302 ParkwayWhy not start a celebration at this 50s style diner, highly rated and Papa Wolf’s favorite diner!
Great Mexican food and away from the traffic of Pigeon Forge
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Cancun Mexican Grill & Bar
732 Dolly Parton PkwyGreat Mexican food and away from the traffic of Pigeon Forge
Seasons 101
Excellent cuisine
Part of the restaurant group that owns Mama’s Farmhouse. Solid place downtown for BBQ.
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Bennett's Pit Bar-B-Que
2910 ParkwayPart of the restaurant group that owns Mama’s Farmhouse. Solid place downtown for BBQ.
Sightseeing
This is a must see destination, just west of Wears Valley by Townsend, part of the National Park, its a car ride through the park
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Cades Cove
This is a must see destination, just west of Wears Valley by Townsend, part of the National Park, its a car ride through the park
Take a car ride up the mountains of East Tennessee for some great Instagram photos and memories.
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Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayTake a car ride up the mountains of East Tennessee for some great Instagram photos and memories.
Head out on this 2.6-mile out-and-back trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
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Grotto Falls
Trillium Gap TrailHead out on this 2.6-mile out-and-back trail near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.
Clingmans Dome (or Clingman's Dome) is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina in the southeastern United States. Its name in Cherokee is Kuwahi, meaning "mulberry place." At an elevation of 6,643 feet (2,025 m), it is the highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the highest point in the state of Tennessee.
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Clingmans Dome
Clingmans Dome (or Clingman's Dome) is a mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina in the southeastern United States. Its name in Cherokee is Kuwahi, meaning "mulberry place." At an elevation of 6,643 feet (2,025 m), it is the highest mountain in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the highest point in the state of Tennessee.
Neighborhoods
Drive through Beautiful Wears Valley, the true East Tennessee town closest to the Great Smokey Mountain National Park
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Wears Valley
Drive through Beautiful Wears Valley, the true East Tennessee town closest to the Great Smokey Mountain National Park
City/town information
Great town to visit for ATVs, water sports, fly fishing, canoeing, horseback riding
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Townsend
Great town to visit for ATVs, water sports, fly fishing, canoeing, horseback riding
It’s only one hour from Pigeon Forge and some great restaurants in the downtown city or catch a Volunteers game in the largest seating capacity stadium in all of the U.S.A.
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Knoxville
It’s only one hour from Pigeon Forge and some great restaurants in the downtown city or catch a Volunteers game in the largest seating capacity stadium in all of the U.S.A.
Check out google of some local restaurants, typically a lot quieter than the dines in Pigeon Forge.
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Sevierville
Check out google of some local restaurants, typically a lot quieter than the dines in Pigeon Forge.
Things to do
Feeling some adventure, one of the longest zip lines on the east coast.
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CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdFeeling some adventure, one of the longest zip lines on the east coast.
The Island Dr
The Island DriveRestaurants, children rides and games, shopping
Try out some moonshine! for $5 you can try up to 5 different kinds and you get that back as a credit to shop.
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Ole Smoky Barn
131 The Island DrTry out some moonshine! for $5 you can try up to 5 different kinds and you get that back as a credit to shop.
Water sports and tubing! Call ahead to check for availability.
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Smoky Mountain River Rat Main Tubing Outpost
205 Wears Valley RdWater sports and tubing! Call ahead to check for availability.
Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdAmusement Park, you must get tickets in advance
Skiing in Tennessee! Ice Skating! Mini Golf! Etc.
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Ober Gatlinburg
1339 Ski Mountain RdSkiing in Tennessee! Ice Skating! Mini Golf! Etc.
Anakeesta Knob
Theme Park of Gatlinburg
One of two Titanic museums on the east coast. A 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor
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Titanic Museum Attraction
2134 ParkwayOne of two Titanic museums on the east coast. A 4.5 star rating on Tripadvisor
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Ungaphoswa
Cades Cove
This is beyond the best part of the Great Smokey National Park. Be sure to make this the first place to visit with the family. It is a car ride through the park and allow for 4 hours from Pigeon forge to getting to Cades Cove, driving though the park, and a return trip back to the city.
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Tennessee Wildlife
You will encounter wildlife, and do not approach any animal. Bears do frequent Wears Valley and at times the downtown area. The further west you get from Wears Valley and there’s a chance of encountering deer, and beware of bucks. The male deer can be aggressive.
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Bring comfortable sneakers
Highly recommend comfortable sneakers and in the winter the ground can get soggy, so possibly boats in the winter.
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Rent a Car!
Uber and Lyft are not helpful unless traveling from Tyson Airport to Pigeon Forge but make sure to have a rental car.
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Get Bottled Water !
Kroger is located on the corner of the Parkway and 321. Make sure to get some bottle water. The water is chlorinated to treat the city and well water and we do not recommend drinking it.
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Keep an eye on Children!!!!
Cabins in Tennessee typically have multiple floors and decks and located on mountain sides. Injuries are common and it is the responsibility of adults to beware of children’s safety.
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Dollywood Theme Park
book your tickets online far in advance !