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7 of the Best Downtown Gatlinburg Restaurants on the Parkway
"Built in 1830, this beloved spot is home to one of the oldest continually operating gristmills in the country and one of the most photographed mills in America. Step into the historic setting of the Old Mill Restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner (or all three!) and sample Southern classics like hot biscuits, local sausage, country fried steak, chicken and dumplings and chicken pot pie. For dessert, their homemade pecan pie is a little slice of heaven!"
"Another excellent family friendly restaurant that specializes in traditional Southern cooking is Mama’s Farmhouse, winner of the People’s Choice Award at the 2015 International Biscuit Festival. This restaurant has a no-menu, family style, all you can eat format. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you just bring your family and your appetite, sit down, and enjoy the hospitality and delicious traditional recipes from the Johnson Family."
"We feature all the goodies that the Johnson Family's Great-Grandmother (known as Mama to the family) made for them. At Mama's Farmhouse we like to do things differently than most all-you-can-eat restaurants. We serve our food family style, which means no buffet lines for you to stand in."
"Mama’s Farmhouse is a fun place to eat in Pigeon Forge with your family. This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it’s a little different than traditional restaurants. Instead of everyone picking their own meal, food is served family style."
"Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast is a great option if you’re looking for the best breakfast in Pigeon Forge. They have whole wheat, buttermilk, blueberry, and chocolate chip pancakes. There’s also blueberry, fruit, bacon, or chicken and waffles."
"One of the places you’ll find the best breakfast in Pigeon Forge includes Sawyer’s Farmhouse Breakfast. Get classic pancakes or have them topped with fruit or candy. Want something a little more decadent?"
"I had a pecan waffle, my husband had a platter of some sort.3. Everything was good, and we were able to get i..."
"The thought of eating warm apple fritters dipped in fresh apple butter, in a scenic farm setting is enough to make anyone set an alarm!. This award winning restaurant offers choices from Pappy’s Farmyard Omelet to Banana Foster Waffle, as well as an amazing kid’s menu with Rainbow Sprinkled Pancakes. Located in the Apple Barn Village with a cider mill, candy factory, and more to explore, Applewood Farmhouse will provide memories for years to come."
"Looking at the menu, you think the prices are a little steep for lunch...until you realize that with your lunch you get a wedge salad AND..."
"New to The Island in Pigeon Forge, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. is one of Tennessee’s most popular breweries. Its new location in the Smokies allows visitors to enjoy a pint or a flight of the brewery’s signature beers. The venue includes 20 taps that serve all of the brewery’s products, and it is the first location to offer large format bottles of bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey aged beers."
"The latest Pigeon Forge brewery to hit the craft beer scene is Yee-Haw Brewing Co and it’s already generating 5-star reviews. Located on 131 The Island Drive, it’s right next door to the Old Smoky Mountain Distillery. There’s live music on the weekends and they’ve got a World Beer Cup winner to brag about-their Dunkel beer."
"Love local, hometown barbecue served with southern hospitality?. Then visit Buddy’s bar-b-q Sevierville, a quick-casual barbecue restaurant offering hickory-smoked BBQ that has been prepared the same way for over 47 years!. Buddy’s features delicious southern fare such as pork, chicken, turkey, or ham sandwiches, or try their chicken, pork, beef, ribs, or ham dinners served with scrumptious sides like corn, baked beans, french fries, potato salad, fresh coleslaw, green beans, and more."
"Located on 47-acres of the former Howell Nurseries just five minutes from Holston River Park , The Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum has a lot going on and even more attractions coming soon, including a butterfly meadow and outdoor classroom. On the northwest side of Wimpole Avenue, wedding parties, professional photographers, and tour groups traipse amongst the transportive stone terraces and gatehouses near the KGBA Visitor's Center, escaping to a whimsical land pulled from the mind of stonemason Joe Howell. This is easily the most picturesque part of the gardens, with wide meandering lawns stretching between impressive stonework and booming flowerbeds."
"In East Knoxville, the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum was founded to preserve the Howell family’s history, who owned the property in the late 1700s. American Revolutionary War veteran David Howell planted an orchard, where he began selling fruits and vegetables to local families. He also started selling trees, seeds and small plants to westbound settlers."
"Photo Credit @amandastrav. Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretumis another natural spot that isn't far from downtown. The 47-acre site was the former home of Howell Nurseries."
"This water hike in the Smoky Mountains is only 1.1 miles roundtrip, making it the perfect nature walk for anyone!. The trail is marked, so it is easy to navigate the path. You’ll walk past streams and across a foot bridge."
"Boasting beautiful pieces from some of the area’s most esteemed artists, Master’s Editions on the Island brings fine art to Pigeon Forge. Top artists highlighted in this store include Jess Wathen, Abraham Hunter, and Rod Chase."
"As one of the most fascinating art galleries in Gatlinburg TN, Heartwood Galleries presents an amazing collection of artwork that has been carved by a chainsaw!. While visiting the gallery, you can actually watch as thick logs are sculpted into graceful shapes such as life sized angels, gazelles, eagles and even the famous Smoky Mountain bears!. You can even bring in your own sketch to Heartwood Galleries to present your own idea for a custom order!"