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Dancing Bear Appalacian Bistro
The Barn at Blackberry Farm
Little River Pub & Deli
Artistic Bean
Trailhead Steak & Trout House
Burger Master Drive In
Peaceful Side Social Craft Kitchen
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Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
Cades Cove/Loop Auto Road Tour/Visitors Center
historic valley/drive
5
Cades Cove Loop Rd
865-436-7318
Sugarlands Visitors Center
visitor center
4
107 Park Headquarters Rd Gatlinburg Tn
865-436-1200
Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail/Rainbow & Grotto Falls
motor trail
4
Rte441 (enter from stoplight #8 on the Parkway in Gatlinburg)
865/436-1200
Newfound Gap Road
scenic drive
4
from Sugarlands Visitors Center follow signs to Cherokee NC
865/436-1200
Cherahala Skyway
scenic drive
4
from Tellico Plains to Robbinsville NC via Hwys 165 & 143
Cherahala Skyway Visitors Center 423/253-8010
Clingmans Dome/Observation Tower
observation tower
5
just across NC border on Clingmans Dome Rd (7miles from Newfound Gap)
865/436-1200
Laurel Falls
waterfall
4
access trail from Little River Rd towards Cades Cove from Sugarlands Visitors Center
865/436-1200
Abrams Falls Trail
waterfall
4
traihead is located past Stop #10 on Cades Cove Loop Rd
865/436-1200
Alum Cave Trail to Mount Le Conte
trail
4
8.6 miles from Sugarlands Visitors Center on Newfound Gap Rd
865/436-1200
The Sinks
waterfalls
4
11.7 miles from Sugarlands Visitors Center on Little River Rd
865/436-1200
Tail of the Dragon
twisting scenic drive (not for RVs)
4
from Gatlinburg take Little River Rd to Hwy 129 then south to Deals Gap at North Carolina border
800/768-7129
Meigs Falls
waterfall
4
12.6 miles from Sugarlands Visitors Center on Little River Rd
865/436-1200
All Area Restaurants With Details
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Artistic Bean
5
moderate
coffee shop
8027 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
865/788-3412
carmel macchiato
cappucino
waffles
muffins & pastries
iced americano
cowboy mocha
mountain man brulee
e border
The Barn at Blackberry Farm
5
fine dining
american
1471 W Millers Cove Rd Walland TN
800/557-8864
chefs tasting menu
beef tenderloin
trout
shrimp w/brown butter
guinea hen
fluke
collard greens
e border
Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro
4
expensive
american
137 Apple Valley Way Townsend TN
865/336-2138
NY strip sandwich
sweet tea brined pork chop
oxtail pasta
glazed pork belly burnt ends appetizer
crispy duck confit
appalachian bouillabaise
smoked trout cakes
poached pear salad
beef tenderloin
bacon wrapped scallops
crab stuffed trout
smores
flat iron steak
man in black cocktail
e border
Little River Pub & Deli
4
inexpensive
american
7503 W Old Hwy 73 Townsend TN
865/738-3696
bbq pork nachos
mt leconte roast beef sandwich
jennie lea sandwich
boyd panini
sweet potato ale
gypsy circus queen cider
chicken gumbo
jalapeno pimento grilled cheese
little corn dogs
tomato basil soup
e border
Trailhead Steak & Trout House
4
moderate
steakhouse
7839 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
865/448-0166
stuffed trout
ribeye
fried catfish
filet mignon
bourbon pecan pie
fried green tomatoes
blackened trout
e border
Burger Master Drive In
4
inexpensive
drive in
8439 TN Hwy 73 Townsend TN
865/448-8408
soft serve dipped ice cream cone
shakes
double cheeseburger
chicken sandwich
onion rings
fries
chicken fingers
e border
Peaceful Side Craft Kitchen
5
moderate
brewpub
7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
865/518-6300
smoked trout sandwich
goat cheese fritters
bacon hoagie
power bowl
pepperoni or 3 meat pizza
pulled chicken sandwich
fig & pear roundbread
smoked tuna & avocado sandwich
roasted chicken
shrimp & sausage
steak bites
sausage & vegetable white pizza
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