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Smoky Mountain Attractions in Tennessee
"We were also just a five-minute walk from Market Square, so we left our car valeted at the hotel for much of the week and explored Knoxville by foot. Dinnertime was drawing near, and there is always a wait at Stock & Barrel (and no reservations accepted); know that going in and arrive an hour (or more) before you’re ready for dinner, put your name on the list, then venture elsewhere until you receive a text that your table is ready. On this visit, we discovered Emilia, a new spot opened by Knox Mason owner Matt Gallagher that focuses on contemporary Italian from the Emilia Romanga region, and ordered a round of drinks and a round of appetizers while we waited for our call from Stock & Barrel."
"Just a block away from Market Square and diagonal to the East Tennessee History Center, it’s a great place to start the day with some caffeine and pleasant conversation with your barista. And if you like the neighborhood already, that’s greater than great since you’ll be looping back around to it later in the day."
"If you visit Knoxville between May – November, and can time your trip for a Wednesday or Saturday, start your visit at the Knoxville Farmers Market in historic Market Square. We love a good local farmers market, and many of our readers suggested this as one of the best, and they weren’t wrong!"
"All are familiar with the simple joy of riding a Ferris Wheel: watching the peaceful revolution of the wheel, exchanging cheerful smiles with the conductor as you board your own personal gondola, feeling the breeze against your face as you gaze at the landscape below. The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel allows you to tap into that inner child once more. This is not your ordinary Fairground Ferris wheel, however."
"The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is a beautiful Ferris wheel located at The Island in Pigeon Forge. Standing at 200 feet tall, this towering wheel offers breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains and the city of Pigeon Forge. Guests will enjoy the sights from inside climate controlled all-glass gondolas that can sit up to 8 people."
"After a day of exploring, I started comparing Pigeon Forge to Niagara Falls, Canada, but a super hyped-up version. And just like Clifton Hill, it has a giant, climate-controlled ferris wheel. The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel is at the Island at Pigeon Forge and you can’t miss it."
"A photo posted by Scott Groth (@scott.groth) on Oct 30, 2016 at 8:34pm PDT. The 87-acre Sequoyah Hills Park is a runner’s dream come true, perched on the river with scenic views along its paved surface’s entire length. What makes it great : The Sequoyah Greenway, which is unpaved, runs alongside the park and branches off past Kingston Pike, offering lengthier stretches for those who want to get a few miles in, and for visitors who’d rather get on the water than lace up their running shoes, the park offers two put-ins at the river’s edge."
"If you’re up for a solid 12-mile (roundtrip) challenge, head to Sequoyah Park and back. Otherwise, enjoy the relative calm of the Tennessee at your own pace until you’re ready to shower up and ease into the evening with a hearty dinner before a night out on the town.7:00 pm"
"Here’s another place on the water, and it comes with some impressive views. This West Knoxville park is right on the water. It’s all about staying active at Sequoyah – they have an exercise area, and trails for running and biking."
"The Old City is a 15-minute walk to Last Days of Autumn, where we met my friend Hannah for a couple rounds. Of all the breweries we tried while in Knoxville, this one might very well be my favorite, despite it being a bit off the beaten path (it’s just around the corner from Saw Works). These self-taught husband-and-wife homebrewers opened their own place a year ago and are already brewing up 14 different beers like a Berliner Weisse and salted caramel porter (YUM); their sons also work on site in the tap room."
"Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you; once you get inside, Last Days of Autumn Brewery is warm and welcoming, and the perfect spot to enjoy a few tasty beers with friends and family. This nano microbrewery crafts both classic and special beers in small batches for a unique taste and experience. Because everything is produced in small batches, their selection varies, so you'll likely get to try different brews each time you visit!"
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"There was wax attack at Hexagon Brewing, but we were feeling more of a German beer hall kind of afternoon, so we headed to Schulz Brau first for some hefes. Next up, it was over to Crafty Bastard where a Cuban food truck and a repurposed radiator repair shop greeted us. This funky and gorgeously open to the second story roof brewery is doing fascinating stuff with their concoctions, with White Arrow Pine Ale being SVV’s favorite and the Barkley Stout being mine."
"A Gold Medal Winner at the Berlin International Beer Competition, sip German-style beers in the full-scale brewery’s taproom and/or biergarten paired with all the quintessential favorite German dishes made from scratch daily. After grabbing some food and a few brews, head across the street to stop by the Central Filling Station Food Truck Park. But craft brews don’t stop here, Knoxville is overflowing with breweries."
"2040 Town Center Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37922 (865) 693-0600. 6631 Clinton Highway Suite 107 Knoxville, TN 37921 (865) 362-5143. 1624 W Broadway Avenue Maryville, TN 37803 (865) 980-6161"
"Next up, it was over to Crafty Bastard where a Cuban food truck and a repurposed radiator repair shop greeted us. This funky and gorgeously open to the second story roof brewery is doing fascinating stuff with their concoctions, with White Arrow Pine Ale being SVV’s favorite and the Barkley Stout being mine."
"This nano-brewery taproom occupies historic building space in NoKno's Emory Place district. The rustic, chipped-concrete warehouse vibe augments a defiantly independent mentality that carries over to its 12..."
"This new craft beer bar has been quick to hop on the Sunday Funday train. They’ve set up an impressive build your own Bloody Mary bar inside!"
"Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus offers 40 taps of craft cider, wine, mead and local craft beers, along with a full food menu."