Homemade sweets and treats made from scratch. Between salt water taffy, creamy fudge, crisp caramel apples, gourmet popcorn and gelato you are sure to find something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Come on down, meet our friendly staff and taste the best candies in the Smokies!
Dollywood offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains and the incredible spirit of its people, all at a place fun for all ages. We invite you to taste award-winning recipes, experience heart-pounding thrills and witness incredible performances sure to become memories you'll treasure always.
The Apple Barn really is a barn, it was built back in 1910 and was part of the farm that the Hicks and Kilpatrick families bought in 1972. We planted our first trees in 1976 and we plant more every year. Our orchard now numbers over 4,000 trees.Return to the Apple Barn, where it all started, and browse among the most enticing and unique array of gift items in the area, many of them themed to the mighty apple! The barn's General Store features a wide variety of handmade mountain crafts, food items, fit to grace a gourmet's table, home decorations and collectables. And of course, apples and cider, from which it all began.
Smith Creek is a moonshine-tasting destination at Tanger Outlets in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Come enjoy our moonshine tasting bar and retail store with bottled shines, apparel, jams, sauces, dry rubs, and so much more!
If you’re looking for a more laid-back hike, the Gatlinburg Trail is the one for you! The trail goes 1.9 miles one-way from the Sugarlands Visitor Center to the outskirts of Gatlinburg. It is also relatively flat, making it great for runners, cyclists and people walking their dogs. It is one of two trails in the park that allows dogs.
Laurel Falls is one of the most popular hiking trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and it’s no wonder! The trail comes alive with vibrant colors during the fall, making for a scenic route to the 80-foot waterfall! This multi-tiered waterfall is divided into two sections by a walkway that provides picture-perfect views of the falls. This 2.6 mile round trip is considered to be moderate in difficulty.
The Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival is a 12 week celebration of the fall season. This year, it will begin on September 6th and extend through November 25th. Enjoy new seasonal decorations, including life-size, 3-dimensional Scarecrow people.