Amber's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The new “missing link” was just finished last year and it’s the most beautiful drive!! Great for picture ops :) text me if you want to go here and my husband can tell you exactly his to see this view
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Foothills Parkway
Foothills ParkwayThe new “missing link” was just finished last year and it’s the most beautiful drive!! Great for picture ops :) text me if you want to go here and my husband can tell you exactly his to see this view
Fort Dickerson Quarry Upper Parking
Perfect place for picnics, swimming, fishing, throwing rocks!
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The Townsend Wye
Perfect place for picnics, swimming, fishing, throwing rocks!
Spruce Flats Falls
Easy to mild hike to waterfall - 25 min away
Rainbow Falls Trail
Rainbow Falls TrailChimney Tops Trail Trailhead
Laurel Falls Trailhead
Old State Highway 73 ScenicEasy mostly paved hike
Definitely a long trek… but if you’re visiting for a longer stay… I would make a day trip out of it. On a clear day… the views are insane
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Clingmans Dome
Definitely a long trek… but if you’re visiting for a longer stay… I would make a day trip out of it. On a clear day… the views are insane
Food scene
Peaceful Side Social | Townsend
Bella
The Restaurant at RT Lodge
1406 Wilkinson PikeBalter Beerworks
100 Broadway SW
The Walnut Kitchen
606 High StLocal menu! Perfect for a special occasion
Foothills Milling Co
315 S Washington StChivo Taqueria
314 S Gay StDancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
137 Apple Valley WayBlackhorse Pub & Brewery Alcoa
Vida
Kefi
120 E Jackson AveCruze Farm Ice Cream
445 S Gay StFavorite local activities
Maple Hall
414 S Gay StAnakeesta
576 Parkway
Cades Cove Cellars
7126 E Lamar Alexander PkwyLocal winery! Only 20 min away- free tastings
Awesome for summer! Rent kayaks and paddles boards! Bring a picnic !!
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Meads Quarry
Awesome for summer! Rent kayaks and paddles boards! Bring a picnic !!
Blow your own beer glasses! Make sure you call ahead before your stay and set up a reservation. Not a walk in thing
Pretentious Glass Co
133 S Central StBlow your own beer glasses! Make sure you call ahead before your stay and set up a reservation. Not a walk in thing
Topgolf
Wake Foot Sanctuary
507 S Gay StPricey, but our guests have raved about it!!
I-Tennessee Theatre
604 S Gay StBijou Theater
803 S Gay StLook for concerts playing here before your stay!!
Coffee shops
Our favorite coffee shop hands down!! They roast their own beans, make all their food from scratch, and their vibe is amazing. Husband and wife owned🙏🏼
Beard Brothers Coffee
Our favorite coffee shop hands down!! They roast their own beans, make all their food from scratch, and their vibe is amazing. Husband and wife owned🙏🏼
Our favorite cozy little coffee shop. Perfect stop on your way to Cades Cove! They even have spiked coffees :)
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The Dancing Bean
7142 E Lamar Alexander PkwyOur favorite cozy little coffee shop. Perfect stop on your way to Cades Cove! They even have spiked coffees :)
The Artistic Bean
8027 E Lamar Alexander PkwyOne of our favorites- outside fire pit- mid century modern inside- great coffee
The Golden Roast Marble City
2250 Sutherland AveOne of our favorites- outside fire pit- mid century modern inside- great coffee
Matt Robb’s Biscuits & Brew
800 Market StCocktails
Five Thirty Lounge
530 South Gay StreetRadius Rooftop Lounge
507 South Gay StreetPeter Kern Library
407 Union AveThe Vault
Company Distilling
Diamondjack Wine Bar
211 West Broadway AvenueLocals only “fast” food
Best authentic street tacos - don’t let location turn you off
Chapulines Streetacos
2024 E Hunt RdRocky’s Jamaica Sunrise
Aroma Cafe Cuban Food and Sandwiches
2570 E Broadway AveYassin's Falafel House
Breweries
Xul Beer Company
213 E 5th AveGypsy Circus Cider Barrelhouse
621 Lamar StCrafty Bastard Brewing
6 Emory Pl