Best Museums in Townsend

"Hollywood Wax Museum Pigeon Forge, which opened in 2012, is both the nation’s largest wax museum and only wax museum focused exclusively on celebrities. It’s your chance to pose for photos with movie stars and pop culture icons like Johnny Cash, Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Johnny Depp, Bradley Cooper, Anne Hathaway, Brad Pitt, and others. Displays include a reinterpretation of Mount Rushmore with the faces of legends John Wayne, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, and Charlie Chaplin."

"Specialty Museums1338 Parkway, Suite 2, Sevierville, TN 37862MoreLess Info. Artifacts, rare Bibles and Bible pages are on display at Treasuring the Word Rare Bible & Book Museum. Open year round, this museum allows visitors a glimpse into the history of the English-language Bible."

"The Guinness World Records Adventure is another one of the best museums in Gatlinburg TN. This popular attraction is all about the incredible feats and stunts that have made their way into the famous Guinness Book of World Records. Highlights of the newly remodeled museum include the world’s largest Pac-Man game, seats from Wrigley Field, Joe Louis’s championship belt, and a wall dedicated to Peyton Manning. In addition to all of these amazing artifacts, the Guinness World Records Adventure also features around 50 interactive exhibits and challenges that allow families to compete against one another."

"See the amazing book come to life right before your eyes when you visit Guinness World Records Adventure!. Inside, you’ll find unbelievable exhibits, authentic memorabilia, intriguing displays, and themed galleries. You can test your skills and even attempt to break a world record in the new Largest Interactive Challenge Gallery!"

"See hundreds of exhibits at the Guinness World Records Adventure!. As one of the new Ripley’s attractions in Gatlinburg, it’s sure to be popular and something you don’t want to miss!. They also have trivia, galleries, authentic memorabilia, and a ton of displays for you to see."

"Explore the timeless faces of Southern Appalachian mountain folk and the rural farmers in the pencil and paint artwork at the Paul Murray Gallery!. This art gallery is located on Gatlinburg’s historic 8-mile loop road and is one of the highlights of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Artist Paul Murray records the timeless faces of the pioneer lifestyle, and he has several art collections available, including the Appalachia Series, Mirrored Souls Collection, the Ouellette Series and The Last of the Legend Series."

"The Paul Murray Studio & Gallery displays the work of one of Gatlinburg’s most accomplished artists. After dropping out of school at age 13, Paul Murray became a professional painter and sketch artist. Murray’s work focuses on the rural residents of the Appalachian mountains."

"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."

"Browse an inspirational collection of handcrafted artwork at the Love Life Live Life gallery in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community!. This beautiful studio is owned by talented artist Kimberly Bylo, who creates all types of stunning pendants and earrings. Whether you are looking for a personal souvenir or a gift for a loved one, you won’t find fused glass jewelry like this anywhere else in the Smokies!"

"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!"

"Hours of Operation(subject to change)January through Febuary: Friday through Sunday only - 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.March: Sunday through Friday - 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.; Saturday - 9 a.m."

"One of the top pancake houses in Gatlinburg is the Little House of Pancakes, a Mom and Pop style restaurant that serves up some of the best breakfast meals in town!. While dining at this cute little establishment, you will enjoy the huge pancakes and the friendly Southern hospitality that makes you feel welcome. Don’t miss one of the many fruit-flavored pancakes, including blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, apple, cherry and banana!"

"The Little House of Pancakes in Gatlinburg has a delicious breakfast menu that not only includes pancakes, but has waffles and omelette too!. Don’t skip over them at lunchtime, though. Their hamburgers and salads can really hit the spot."

"They use 20 ounces of buttermilk batter used to make a foot-wide All You Can Eat flapjack that’ll put your breakfast hunger to the test. Plus, it’s only $7.95. That’s a price you can’t beat!"

"Enjoy friendly service and a scrumptious breakfast at Atrium Pancakes!. As one of the top pancakes houses in Gatlinburg, this restaurant features favorites such as Apple Cinnamon Pancakes, M & M Pancakes and Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pancakes!. One of the cool things about having breakfast at Atrium Pancakes is that you have the opportunity to dine right alongside a waterfall!"

"Atrium Pancakes is known as a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike to come for fluffy pancakes, 24 different types to be exact. If you aren’t sure what you want to try first, you can’t go wrong with the baked apple pancake. This tasty treat is stuffed with warm apples, then cooked until golden brown and served with butter and syrup."

"Atrium Pancakes is a charmingly quaint restaurant that offers superb food and plenty of Southern hospitality. Everything on the menu is great, but the standout dish is certainly the baked apple pancake. This enormous pancake is crispy on the outside with a warm and fluffy inside that is filled with baked apples."

"Mellow Mushroom is a favorite for those with special dietary needs with two locations in the Smokies: One in Gatlinburg and one in Pigeon Forge. Special gluten-free pizza offerings include The Ultimate Mellow (basically everything but the kitchen sink, and gluten of course), Mighty Meat, Veg Out, Kosmic Karma and a BYO (build your own) option. A gluten-free brownie is also available if you are able to save room for dessert after all of that pizza."

"Vegan and vegetarian options are pretty plentiful in this laid-back and friendly pizza place. They have vegan cheese so you can gobble up a pizza topped with fresh veggies and there’s also hummus and pita to snack on to your healthy heart’s content."

"The Wild Plum Tea Room is an amazing place to have lunch in the Arts & Crafts Community. Named one of the top 10 restaurants in the state of Tennessee, this unique cafe features scratch-made food in an idyllic natural setting. Be sure to make reservations at The Wild Plum at least 24 hours in advance."

"The word steak originates from the mid- 15th century Scandinavian word steik along with the Old Norse word steikja. The Oxford English Dictionary's first reference is to "a thick slice of meat cut for roasting or grilling or frying, sometimes used in a pie or pudding; especially a piece cut from the hind-quarters of the animal." Angus cattle are a breed of cattle used in beef production."

"Always a winning decision to go here, apps are good (spicy shrimp). Burgers are thick & juicy, pastas are heaping over the bowl, and steaks are cooked just…”more"