Start wide open.
Local history, riverfront parks, shopping, attractions, and plenty of places to settle in for a meal.
The Smokies Directory region
Three mountain towns. One easy region.
Explore things to do from Sevierville to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, plus the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We also include useful stops within three miles of each town boundary.
Sevierville
Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg
National park
01
Sevierville
Gateway & local flavor
02
Pigeon Forge
Shows & family fun
03
Gatlinburg
Walkable mountain town
04
Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee park country
Follow the Parkway south
Each stop has its own pace.
Turn up the fun.
Big shows, family attractions, mountain coasters, games, and classic Smokies entertainment along the Parkway.
Walk toward the peaks.
A compact mountain town for museums, local crafts, restaurants, overlooks, and park-bound adventures.
Let the road get quieter.
Trailheads, waterfalls, scenic drives, picnic areas, visitor centers, and the wild heart of the Tennessee Smokies.
A little room to wander
Nearby should still feel nearby.
Town limits do not always match the way a visitor experiences the Smokies. Our three-mile nearby ring keeps close-by attractions and local restaurants from disappearing at an invisible municipal line. Every place keeps its real town or locality, so the guide stays clear.
Built for choosing
Browse by the day you want.
Public visitor places are organized into four simple groups. The food guide focuses on restaurants, cafés, bakeries, desserts, bars, brewery taprooms, and winery tasting rooms—not fast food or private facilities.
- 01Entertainment & recreation
- 02Museums, arts & history
- 03Parks, trails & nature
- 04Eat & drink
Smokies Directory