Participants will fly into McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS). McGhee Tyson Airport Alcoa, TN www.tys.org

Hilton Knoxville Airport

Richmont Inn

865-970-4300 www.hilton.com

1-866-267-7068 www.richmontinn.com

Courtyard by Marriott

Chilhowee Mountain Retreat

Airport Car Rentals

865-977-8333 www.marriott.com/tyskx

Enterprise

Holiday Inn Express

865-342-1650

865-981-9008 www.hiexpress.com

865-983-8511 www.chilhoweemountainretreat.com

Cabins/Cottages

Budget Rent-a-Car 865-342-3220

Luxury Resort

Hotels

Dancing Bear Cabins 1-800-369-0111 www.dancingbearlodge.com

Blackberry Farm Tremont Lodge & Resort 1-844-448-3200

Highland Manor Inn Townsend, TN 1-800-213-9462 www.highlandmanor.com

865-984-8166 www.blackberry.com

Dogwood Cabins

B&Bs

For complete list of all accommodations, please see our website: www.smokymountains.org

Gracehill Bed and Breakfast

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

1-866-448-3070 www.gracehillbandb.com

865-448-9000 www.bestwesterncadescove.com

Chilhowee Inn

Talley Ho Inn

865-980-5623 www.chilhoweeinn.com

1-888-448-9054 www.dogwoodcabins.com

865-448-2465 www.talleyhoinn.com

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Alcoa • Maryville • Townsend Tennessee

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Alcoa • Mary ville • Townse nd Te nne sse e

WELCOME Family vacation is best when there’s something for everyone, which is why a 10-day visit to the Smokies, with a few side trips, will bring the most smiles for your buck. You’ll start out by getting acquainted with the excellent BBQ on The Peaceful Side of the Smokies, where you’ll be nestled just outside Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Your family can choose from outdoor adventures by bicycle, boat or foot, with options for all skill levels. With 900 miles of trails, clean mountains streams to dip feet or a fishing line in, and rich cultural heritage commemorated with historic landmarks, your family will not leave unchanged. We also encourage a short trip to Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls near Chattanooga, where you’ll get panoramic views of the land and feel the spray of a 145-foot underground waterfall. No visit to Tennessee is complete without a trip to Jack Daniel’s distillery in Lynchburg, as well as our famous capital in Nashville, a.k.a. Music City U.S.A. Your family’s “Made in Tennessee” adventure will leave everyone ready to come back again for more.

Day 1

RESTAURANTS Smokin Joe’s 865-448-6881 www.facebook.com/Smokin JoesBarbque

Little River BBQ 865-448-2500 www.littleriverbarbeque.com

Dead End BBQ 865-240-2600 www.deadendbbq.com/ maryville.html

Full Service BBQ 865-981-4414 www.fullservicebbq.com



Congratulations! You’ve arrived to Townsend, Tenn., also known as the ”Peaceful Side of the Smokies,” where the surrounding mountains welcome you to take in the beauty “Made in Tennessee.” After checking in to your accommodations, you’ll no doubt be in the mood for some great food. We recommend beginning your Smokies vacation with some mouthwatering, traditional “Made in Tennessee” BBQ. Each of the local eateries offers a distinctly different dining experience and flavors that manage to please even the most discerning BBQ aficionados. In Townsend, the two hottest BBQ spots are Smokin Joe’s and Little River BBQ. However, if you don’t mind a short drive, less than 10 miles away in Maryville, we also recommend Dead End BBQ, a local award-winning chain, or Full Service BBQ, which features campy, outdoor seating near its roadside smoker. If you choose one of the Maryville locations, we recommend heading to Kupkatie’s Kupkakes (across from The Market just off the main strip) for something to satisfy your sweet tooth. Take a few for the road, too. You will be glad you did!

As the perfect end to your first day, you’ll want to consider the smell of campfire woodsmoke while you listen to the gurgles of Townsend’s Little River. It runs straight through town from its nearby source in the mountains.

Day 2

Cades Cove Cellars 865-325-9463 www.cadescovecellars.com

Foothills Milling Company 865-977-8434 www.foothillsmilling company.com

Sullivan’s 865-681-3334 www.sullivansfinefood.com

Barley’s Taproom 865-983-0808 www.barleysmaryville.com

Bluetick Brewery 865-314-0397 www.bluetickbrewery.com

The Market 865-977-8462 www.themarketinmaryville.com

Kupkatie’s Kupkakes 865-233-7028 www.kupkaties.com

MTN. Trax 865-365-8654 www.mtntrax.com

Start the morning with a country breakfast at the Carriage House to get ready for the day’s adventures. Next, it’s time to pack a picnic lunch and a blanket, rent a bicycle and head to Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We recommend bicycling for the most intimate tour of this serene spot. However, if bicycling doesn’t suit you, you can also explore by car or a guided tour provided by The Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. After you’ve enjoyed your picnic lunch in the Cove, it’s time to head back into town for some pampering. Enjoy a predinner wine tasting at Townsend’s own winery, Cades Cove Cellars, and purchase your favorites to take with you as a reminder of your Smoky Mountain vacation. If shopping is up your alley, you will enjoy browsing a few of the boutiques in downtown Maryville – Roost Home, Dandy Lions Gift Shop, Boyd Thomas Clothing Store and Razberries Clothing Boutique are just some of the great offerings. Make sure to keep an eye out for “Made in Tennessee” jewelry and trinkets while looking around these hometown retailers. As your second day comes to an end, we suggest some fine dining at Foothills Milling Company. But you’d better be sure to make a reservation weeks in advance! This small, familyowned restaurant is the go-to spot for a romantic, gourmet, elegant meal. For more casual dining, try Sullivan’s or Barley’s Taproom, both located in the heart of downtown Maryville.

After dinner, head to Maryville’s own Bluetick Brewery for a local craft beer or see what craft beers happen to be on tap at The Market.

Day 3

Simply Love Hiking 865-984-4453 www.simplylovehiking.com

Little River Outfitters

865-448-9459 www.littleriveroutfitters.com

Time to spend a beautiful day outdoors – your way! Whether you like hiking, fly fishing, water activities, horseback riding or if you seek an adrenaline rush from high above the ground, Townsend offers something for you.

River Rage 865-448-8000 www.riverragetubing.com

River Rat 865-448-8888 www.smokymtnriverrat.com

Next to Heaven Mountain Adventures 865-448-6947 www.nexttoheavenmountain adventures.com

U-Man Power 865-448-2530 www.u-man-power.my shopify.com

Cades Cove Camp Store 865-448-9034

Miss Lily’s Café 865-448-1924 www.misslilyscafe.com

The Chocolate B’ar 865-448-9433 www.thechocolatebar oftownsend.com

Hiking Lace up for a beautiful adventure by foot. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has miles of trails for any skill level, many leading to beautiful waterfalls. Some of our favorites are Laurel Falls, Chimney Tops and Abrams Creek. If you need any gear to make your hike more comfortable, stop by Simply Love Hiking. They have gear galore, and they may share some secret trails with you.

Fly Fishing The national park has more than 2,000 miles of streams within its boundaries, and it’s the perfect place for spending the day casting a fly and catching some trout. Fishing is permitted year-round in the park with either a Tennessee or North Carolina fishing license. (Get your Tennessee license here: https://www.tn.wildlifelicense.com/start.php) Little River Outfitters has all the fly fishing gear you will need, and its staff will be able to help any skill level get acquainted.

Tubing and Kayaking When you want to get wet, Townsend is the place to be for a float in an inner-tube or a paddle in a kayak down the Little River.

Ziplining and Horseback Riding Get your spectacular mountain views while flying free above the tree canopy. Or, if you prefer to be closer to the ground, try an unguided horse ride along a mountain trail that will give you an intimate experience of the wilderness and mountain vistas.

Bicycling If you didn’t bike Cades Cove yesterday, you can try it today. Outside of the park, there are several other bicycling trails for all levels. After a full day outdoors, it’s time for a relaxing casual dinner. We recommend Miss Lily’s Café, followed by a decadent dessert or coffee around the corner at the Chocolate B’ar for some “Made in Tennessee” treats (both located in Townsend).

Day 4 Start the day by traveling back in time with a historical tour of Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. There, you’ll learn about the cultural heritage of East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains through gallery exhibits and educational programs. Afterward, you can continue your journey through the past by strolling around the antique stores in the area. In keeping with the theme of time traveling, take the family to an authentic drive-in movie for some mid-century family memories “Made in Tennessee.”

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center 865-448-0044 www.gsmheritagecenter.org

Parkway Drive-In 865-379-7884 www.bluemoontheatres.com

Tuckaleechee Caverns 865-448-2274 www.tuckaleecheecaverns.com

Day 5

Hotels Chattanooga Choo Choo 423-266-5000 www.choochoo.com

The Chattanoogan Hotel 423-756-3400 www.chattanooganhotel.com

The Stonefort Inn 423-267-7866 www.stonefortinn.com

Chattanooga Marriott/ Downtown 423-756-0002 www.marriott.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites/ Lookout Mountain 423-664-4222 www.marriott.com/fairfield-inn

Off for an excursion! Leaving from Maryville, Tenn., you’ll take a two-hour ride south to Chattanooga, Tenn., by way of scenic back roads through the southernmost portion of Tennessee. Take a brief rest at the visitors’ center in Coker Creek, Tenn., a town known for its gold long before the Great California Gold Rush, and where visitors can still pan for gold. Next, you’ll travel on through the winding mountain roads to stop for lunch at the 68 Diner before heading further south to the spectacular town of Chattanooga, Tenn., where you will check in for an overnight stay, dinner and a good night’s rest.

Restaurants 68 Diner 423-548-4000

1885 Grill 423-485-3050 www.1885grill.com



Day 6 Lookout Mountain 800-825-8366 www.lookoutmountain.com

Café 7 706-820-2531 www.seerockcity.com/cafe-7

While in Chattanooga, it’s time to head to one of the best attractions the South has to offer – Lookout Mountain. There, you’ll witness the beauty “Made in Tennessee” while touring Ruby Falls, a 145-foot-high underground waterfall that is located in the caves of Lookout Mountain. After the tour, you’ll hop aboard the Incline Railway for a ride to the top of Lookout Mountain. Once you’ve arrived, you’ll have a breathtaking view of the valley below. Be sure and have your camera ready for some fantastic photo opportunities! Next up is the world famous Rock City, boasting a 100-foot waterfall that cascades down the mountain. From the spot known as Lover’s Leap, take the unique opportunity to view seven states at the same time. While there, enjoy lunch at Café 7. The full service dining terraces at Lover’s Leap provides the perfect place to take in the seven states view while feasting on delicious Southern cuisine with a modern twist. Make sure to stop by the MoonPie General Store to grab one of the famous “Made in Tennessee” desserts before leaving town!

Day 7 From Chattanooga, you’ll travel next to the historic town of Lynchburg, Tenn., home of the iconic Jack Daniel’s Whiskey distillery, for an exclusive “Made in Tennessee” experience. Once in there, you’ll visit the Jack Daniel’s Visitor Center before a tour of the world-renown distillery and historic Lynchburg. For lunch, try the 100-yearold Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House and Restaurant, which boasts some of the finest down-home cooking the South has to offer. After a day of touring Lynchburg, it’s time check into your hotel and get freshened up for dinner. We suggest the Whiskey Runners Restaurant. Bed & breackfast Greenrose of Raus Bed and Breakfast 931-695-3351 www.greenroseofraus.net

Tolley House 931-759-7263 www.tolleyhouse.com

Restaurants Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House 931-759-7394

Whiskey Runners Restaurant 931-247-3944

Day 8 HOTELS Gaylord Opryland Resort 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 1-877-382-7299 www.gaylordopryland.com

The Inn at Opryland 2401 Music Valley Drive Nashville, TN 615-889-0800 www.mariott.com

Your journey continues north to the historic town of Shelbyville, Tenn. Established in 1810, Shelbyville is best known for its famous Tennessee Walking Horse industry. From there, you’ll want to meander on to the historic town of Murfreesboro, Tenn. Established in 1811, it is known for its American Civil War history and the Battle of the Stones River, the bloodiest battle of the war. A little known fact is that Murfreesboro was the state capital of Tennessee from 1818-1826 until it was moved to Nashville. After lunch you’ll head to the state’s capital. Before you check in for your overnight stay in Music City, fill your shopping fix and stop by Opry Mills Mall (connected to the Opryland Hotel). Bed & breakfast The Inn at Fontanel 4225 White Creek Pike Nashville, TN 615-876-2357 www.fontanelmansion.com

Shopping Opry Mills Mall 615-514-1000 www.simon.com/mall/opry-mills

Day 9 Ryman Auditorium 615-889-3060 www.ryman.com

Johnny Cash Museum 615-256-1777 www.johnnycashmuseum.com

Welcome to Nashville! Home to the iconic Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame, it’s known as Country Music, USA. This bustling city and its music and history create memories that can only be “Made in Tennessee.” You’ll want to head straight downtown to Music Row for a taste of the exciting street scene and fantastic entertainment. Start off with a tour of the historic Ryman Auditorium, the first home of the Grand Ole Opry. After lunch, get cozy with country music’s legendary “Man in Black” at the Johnny Cash Museum. With a full day on Music Row, it’ll be time to head to the Opry Backstage Grill for a great evening of fun, music and dinner.

Day 10 It’s not time to leave quite yet! Before heading back to East Tennessee, take a walk around Centennial Park to gaze at The Parthenon which stands proudly as the centerpiece of the city’s premier urban park. A replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Nashville’s recreation serves as the city’s art museum. For the history buff, check out The Hermitage, the 1,120-acre national historic landmark and home of U.S. President Andrew Jackson. From there, make your way to Belle Meade Plantation, once revered as one of the greatest thoroughbred stud farms in the country. As you travel back east to end your 10-day adventure, stay in one of the conveniently located airport hotels next to McGhee Tyson Airport.