Indoor Activities (UPDATING) – Page 2 – My Bear Foot Cabins

Chefs Who Come to the Cabin

Websites: Click on Bold, Green Print Fruitful Vintage Chef Chef Ray was born and raised in the New Orleans area. So due to his Cajun heritage, he loves to cook in a wide variety of flavors and styles, from complex gourmet meals to simple comfort foods. He will take your food up a notch if you prefer hot and … Read more

Cades Cove Hiking

Website link is in bold, green print Cades Cove is a favorite destination for many people visiting the Smokies with its broad, lush, green valley surround by mountains, including history and wildlife. Many choose to drive, walk or bike the 11-mile, one-way loop road that circles the cove. But there are also hiking trails. Along the … Read more

Moonshine Mountain Coaster

Website: CLICK On bold, green print Moonshine Mountain Coaster is Gatlinburg’s FIRST and NEWEST mountain coaster offering a unique, family-friendly thrill ride that puts you in the driver’s seat, literally! The single or double rider cars coast down the beautiful Smoky Mountains where you can enjoy the beautiful views at speeds up to 30 mph. … Read more

Tennessee Mountain Paintball

Website: CLICK On bold, green print Tennessee Mountain Paintball is a locally owned business geared towards families and groups. There are many courses with attention to detail and layout to provide the best excitement for your particular group. Regular paintball session:Daily entrance fee includes all-day compressed air!First reservations must have at least 4 players. Once … Read more

Smoky Mountain Breweries and Cider

WebsiteS: CLICK On Bold, Green Print Tennessee Cider Company Tennessee Cider Company is the first cidery to set up shop in Gatlinburg. Surrounded by the mountains that hold and defend a spirit, far better than moonshine. Our hard ciders hold flavor that will have you coming back for more. Crafted by local folk and served … Read more

Rowdy Bear Ridge

Website links to Rowdy Bear Ridge in Bold, Green Print At Rowdy Bear Ridge Adventure Park in Pigeon Forge, you can zoom downhill or sail through the air for a wild day. SHOOT LASERS WHILE YOU RIDE A COASTER Ride a roller coaster and play laser tag at the same time on the Alpine Flyer … Read more

Smoky Mountain Knife Works

Website: CLICK On bold, green print Spend an hour or the whole day at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, the world’s largest knife store, with its surprising range of gear and gifts–everything from knives and guns to clothing and kitchenware. Check out six reasons to stop at this Sevierville showroom. EXPLORE THE LARGEST SELECTION OF KNIVES … Read more

Soaky Mountain Waterpark

Website to Soaky Mountain Waterpark: CLICK On bold, green print Plan ahead for a sliding, splashing summer at Soaky Mountain Water Park! The park, open May through September, is family fun with thrills for every age. Older kids and adults experience gravity-defying flights, shot into the air on the water park’s most challenging rides. The … Read more

Outdoor Gravity Park

Website: Click On bold, green print Climb inside a giant, clear, inflatable ball, then roll downhill for 1,000 feet, tumbling down a grassy track. This is “zorbing,” and the only place you can do it in the United States is at Pigeon Forge’s Outdoor Gravity Park! Try the Extreme ZigZag for crazy, crooked fun, the … Read more

Kid Friendly Hiking 

Whether your kids are young and need an easier trail, or older children wanting adventure, every family can find the right trail. LAUREL FALLS TRAILThis popular trail leads you to 80-foot-high Laurel Falls, a beautiful reward for the 2.4-mile round trip. The trail is paved, with a gradual incline to get young legs working but … Read more

Great Smoky Mountains Museum

WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Have you ever wondered what life for the early settlers of the Smokies was like? Find out for yourself at The Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Center. With fascinating exhibits and a reconstructed mountain village, this Smoky Mountain museum offers one of the most informative attractions in the region. Resting on … Read more

Ropes Courses in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge

WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT There are several Ropes Courses in the Smoky Mountains area around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Many of them are part of larger networks of ziplines, sky bridges and play areas in the tree tops, with net tubes, swings and actual tree houses. Some of these are in the trees, … Read more

When is the Best Time to Visit the Smoky Mountains

Website: CLICK On bold, green print If you love snow-covered mountains and Christmas lights, this is the perfect time for you to visit the Smokies. From snowy winter hikes to skiing at Ober Gatlinburg to sipping hot chocolate by your My Bearfoot Cabin’s fireplace, there’s a lot to love about the Smoky Mountains in the … Read more

MagiQuest in Pigeon Forge

Website: CLICK ON bold, green print Pigeon Forge is full of fun activities for the entire family, and if you’ve been here before, you’ve probably tried some of the most popular attractions, like Dollywood. Maybe on this trip, you’re looking for more unique things to do with your family. A great place to check out … Read more

Tours by Stella … Hiking Tours in the Great Smoky Mountains

LINKS FOR STELLA: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT Contact Stella to reserve a tour: Call or Text: (845) 216.9529Email: Info@Toursbystella.comOr FB PM: https://www.facebook.com/ToursByStellaWebsite: https://smokymountainhikes.com Be sure to include the date for your desired reservation and the number of people in your group. Tour Prices:2.5 hours – $38 per person + tax3.5 hours – $48 per … Read more

Ogle Brothers General Store

WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT The Ogle Brothers General Store is a newer place where people can browse through all kinds of cool items. There are homemade candles in several different scents. You’ll find some of your favorite clothing brands, as well as Great Smoky Mountain themed apparel. There’s home decor and a ton of toys … Read more

Nantahala Outdoor Center

WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Nantahala Outdoor Center Nantahala Outdoor Center has everything you’ll need for an adventure in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Whether you could use a jacket, boots, hats, gloves, or some hiking advice, you’ll find it at NOC. Kids will love exploring the NOC store, which features a swinging rope … Read more

Stages West in Pigeon Forge

WEBSITE: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Stages West is another one of the best places to go shopping in Pigeon Forge TN. Perfect for the cowboy or cowgirl in your family, this awesome shop features a fantastic selection of western wear. Guests will find boots, jackets, jeans, hats, belts, buckles, sandals, wallets, and everything else you … Read more

SANDWICH AND BURGER SHOPS IN GATLINBURG AND PIGEON FORGE

WEBSITE LINKS TO RESTAURANTS ARE IN BOLD, GREEN PRINT Going out for lunch is one of the simple pleasures of being on vacation. The Smoky Mountains are home to a number of restaurants where you can enjoy subs and sides. Parton’s Deli Parton’s Deli has been a fixture of the Gatlinburg Parkway since 1974. This sandwich … Read more

THE MOUNTAIN MILE IN PIGEON FORGE

WEBSITE LINKS FOR RESTAURANTS ARE IN BOLD PRINT If you haven’t been to the Mountain Mile in Pigeon Forge, then you need to go the next time you’re in town. This is one of the newest entertainment complexes that has made its way into the Smokies, and you’ll find all kinds of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. … Read more

Harper Brothers Mountain in Wears Valley Tennessee

WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT The Hawk Skylift Experience amazing views of the Smokies and reach new heights riding The Hawk Skylift In Wears Valley, TN! A roundtrip ride is a minimum of 30 minutes, and you’ll rockers and swings, as well as complimentary Moon Pies and Water in the Hawk’s Nest at the … Read more

My Bigfoot Adventure Tours

WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT My Bigfoot Adventures offers a comprehensive, personable, and safe guided motor or hiking experience. For all tours, you will be picked up and dropped off wherever you are staying. Hiking Tours My Bigfoot Adventures makes the hike work for you: your pace, your interests, your needs. We add local … Read more

SHOPPING OFF THE BEATEN PATH IN THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS

WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD GREEN PRINT Love to go shopping on vacation? There are many places to shop in Pigeon Forge and the Smoky Mountains. You might find great gifts in unusual shops. Mountain Mile General Store The Mountain Mile General Store has a little bit of everything. You can get souvenirs, t-shirts, sweatshirts, magnets, and more. … Read more

Independence Day Parade and Celebrations

Starting one minute after midnight of the 3rd, for the Fourth of July Midnight Parade begins. This mile-long stream of parade entrants will work its way along Parkway led by a perfect Grand Marshal each year. Gatlinburg always shows its love of country by honoring front-line medical workers and all first responders, veterans and military personnel. … Read more

Live Music and Karaoke in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville

WEBSITES: CLICK ON BOLD, GREEN PRINT It’s not a secret that bluegrass and other forms of country music are almost everywhere in the Smokies. Still, among the many fun things to do in Gatlinburg, you’ll find different genres of music, so everyone in your group is sure to find something appealing. Ole Smoky Moonshine Holler Ole … Read more