Iva’s guidebook
Food scene
Farm Market with local produce, jams, jellies, fruits (*blackberry, grapes, muscadine, watermelon, cantaloupe, etc. Restaurant; meals served with apple cider, apple fritters & apple butter! Great view of Mt. Laconte and orchard! Homemade candy shoppe!
Good food, good pricing, good atmosphere and view!
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Carver's Orchard & Applehouse Restaurant
3460 Cosby HwyGood food, good pricing, good atmosphere and view!
Magnolia Tree
4925 Hooper HwyGood food and good people!
Very good "Broaster Chicken" crisp, moist and low fat (peanut oil) and great chicken livers!
Mama's Kitchen
3066 Cosby HwyVery good "Broaster Chicken" crisp, moist and low fat (peanut oil) and great chicken livers!
Carries meats (hamburger,steaks, pork, sausage, chicken wings) produce; asparagus, corn, Bob Evans mashed potatoes and macaroni, potatoes, lettuce, garlic, lemon. Things you cannot get at dollar General at grocery store pricing just 1 mile from us!
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Donna Jo's Market & SUBWAY
5040 Hooper HwyCarries meats (hamburger,steaks, pork, sausage, chicken wings) produce; asparagus, corn, Bob Evans mashed potatoes and macaroni, potatoes, lettuce, garlic, lemon. Things you cannot get at dollar General at grocery store pricing just 1 mile from us!
Just 1 mile from us. Great for bug spray, charcoal, milk, bread, soda and last minute items!
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Dollar General
5035 Hooper HwyJust 1 mile from us. Great for bug spray, charcoal, milk, bread, soda and last minute items!
Great food served "home-style" and all you can eat at a very reasonable price!
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Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
131 The Island DrGreat food served "home-style" and all you can eat at a very reasonable price!
Unique Cafe in old School bus. award winning BBQ, Chile, paniei, soups and sandwiches great for lunch!
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Docs 321 Cafe
4572 Hooper HwyUnique Cafe in old School bus. award winning BBQ, Chile, paniei, soups and sandwiches great for lunch!
Local diner country food menu (county fried steak, catfish, fried chicken, etc.) Good breakfast, very good pricing. Homemade cakes and pies ($3.00) Black Walnut Cake on Sundays!
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Janice's Diner
2765 Cosby HwyLocal diner country food menu (county fried steak, catfish, fried chicken, etc.) Good breakfast, very good pricing. Homemade cakes and pies ($3.00) Black Walnut Cake on Sundays!
Local restaurant & bar in Newport (city) American steaks and seafood. Good food and service! The who`s who place!
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Fox and Hounds Restaurant
127 Fox and Hound WayLocal restaurant & bar in Newport (city) American steaks and seafood. Good food and service! The who`s who place!
Sightseeing
The best Zip-lines with the best views and mountain bike tracks!
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CLIMB Works Smoky Mountains - Zipline Tour
155 Branam Hollow RdThe best Zip-lines with the best views and mountain bike tracks!
One of 11 outfitters in Hartford, Tn. (20 min. from us)
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Rafting In the Smokies
3595 Hartford RdOne of 11 outfitters in Hartford, Tn. (20 min. from us)
Only 3 miles from us! The least used entrance into the National Park for hiking and wildlife viewing! Hen wallow falls trail.
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Cosby Campground
127 Cosby Entrance RdOnly 3 miles from us! The least used entrance into the National Park for hiking and wildlife viewing! Hen wallow falls trail.
One of the premier spots along the Appalachian Trail, grassy null at about 5,000 ft with a 360* view! Only a short walk, 10- 15 min. from parking area! Less traveled without the crowds and traffic. This is in the National Forest and pets are allowed!
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Max Patch
Max Patch RoadOne of the premier spots along the Appalachian Trail, grassy null at about 5,000 ft with a 360* view! Only a short walk, 10- 15 min. from parking area! Less traveled without the crowds and traffic. This is in the National Forest and pets are allowed!
Is surrounded by National Forest (Pets Allowed!) Only state park that has hiking trail. Less Traveled, less used!
Martha Sundquist State Forest
Is surrounded by National Forest (Pets Allowed!) Only state park that has hiking trail. Less Traveled, less used!
Reestablished habitat for Elk in the Smoky Mountains!
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Cataloochee Valley Overlook
274-304 Cataloochee Entrance RdReestablished habitat for Elk in the Smoky Mountains!
Great drive for scenic overlook viewing! We have 7 miles of it just 3 miles from us that connects to Interstate 40. There is 22 miles of it (opened Nov. 2018) just outside Pigeon Forge and 29 miles of it in Townsend. It connects to Hwy 129 "Tail of the Dragon"
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Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayGreat drive for scenic overlook viewing! We have 7 miles of it just 3 miles from us that connects to Interstate 40. There is 22 miles of it (opened Nov. 2018) just outside Pigeon Forge and 29 miles of it in Townsend. It connects to Hwy 129 "Tail of the Dragon"
15 miles from us, 2 miles before you get into Gatlinburg. Is the Greenbrier Entrance into the park! Several bridges crossing the river (about 5 miles drive) several hiking trails, swimming holes, Great for pic nicking, "experienced" tubing (with handles) when water level makes it exciting but not dangerous (Check with ranger)
Little Pigeon River
15 miles from us, 2 miles before you get into Gatlinburg. Is the Greenbrier Entrance into the park! Several bridges crossing the river (about 5 miles drive) several hiking trails, swimming holes, Great for pic nicking, "experienced" tubing (with handles) when water level makes it exciting but not dangerous (Check with ranger)
The largest indoor showroom for knives in the USA at great pricing!
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Smoky Mountain Knife Works
2320 Winfield Dunn PkwyThe largest indoor showroom for knives in the USA at great pricing!
Wildlife viewing area. A one way that circles around the base of the mountains in a valley. Get there early to beat the crowds and better chance for wildlife! Closed to autos on Wednesday and Saturdays till 10 AM for pedestrian and bikes (bike rental on site)
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Cades Cove
Wildlife viewing area. A one way that circles around the base of the mountains in a valley. Get there early to beat the crowds and better chance for wildlife! Closed to autos on Wednesday and Saturdays till 10 AM for pedestrian and bikes (bike rental on site)
Wonderful place for families with younger children to interact with animals!
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Parrot Mountain and Gardens
1471 McCarter Hollow RdWonderful place for families with younger children to interact with animals!
Albright Grove Loop/ Maddron bald nature trail just over 2 miles up Miss Iva`s Laurel Springs Rd. About 3 miles in, some of the oldest trees (Hemlock & Poplar) in the parks system!
Albright Grove
Albright Grove Loop/ Maddron bald nature trail just over 2 miles up Miss Iva`s Laurel Springs Rd. About 3 miles in, some of the oldest trees (Hemlock & Poplar) in the parks system!
Best ATV adventure in the area! Exciting and great views. Real adventure!
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Bluff Mountain Adventures
2186 ParkwayBest ATV adventure in the area! Exciting and great views. Real adventure!
The Elkmont valley area along the Little Pigeon River is some of the best the park has to offer! A lot of the parks history to be found here.
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Elkmont Nature Trailhead
The Elkmont valley area along the Little Pigeon River is some of the best the park has to offer! A lot of the parks history to be found here.
Neighborhoods
An artsy, progressive, eclectic music scene (many venues) with a wide array of restaurants, many being organic and a Wonderful Farmers Market. Has the most CSA`s (community supported agriculture) you will find east of the Mississippi. The Southeast "San Francisco"
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Asheville
An artsy, progressive, eclectic music scene (many venues) with a wide array of restaurants, many being organic and a Wonderful Farmers Market. Has the most CSA`s (community supported agriculture) you will find east of the Mississippi. The Southeast "San Francisco"
Bruners Grove Market. very family friendly with wonderful home cooking and local musicians gather on Saturday evenings!
Bybee
Bruners Grove Market. very family friendly with wonderful home cooking and local musicians gather on Saturday evenings!
22 new (Nov. 2018) miles of the Foothills Parkway outside Pigeon Forge! Next to Heaven Mountain Adventures (horseback riding) Guided and only unguided tours in area (experienced riders)
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Wears Valley
22 new (Nov. 2018) miles of the Foothills Parkway outside Pigeon Forge! Next to Heaven Mountain Adventures (horseback riding) Guided and only unguided tours in area (experienced riders)