Shannon's Guidebook
Sightseeing
The entrance to the GSMNP is about a 40 minute drive. This would be through Townsend, TN. Cades Cove Loop is a great scenic drive, with several small hikes along the way. Just be prepared to stop for bear sitings (and deer…). Cades Cove Visitor Center offers historical information, and restrooms, as well as a gift shop.
Want a easy, paved hike? Laurel Falls is also easily accessible through the Townsend entrance. It’s a 2.4 mile out and back hike, rated easy by All Trails.
If you are interested in longer hikes, we’d be happy to give you our favorites.
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Grands Smoky Mountains
The entrance to the GSMNP is about a 40 minute drive. This would be through Townsend, TN. Cades Cove Loop is a great scenic drive, with several small hikes along the way. Just be prepared to stop for bear sitings (and deer…). Cades Cove Visitor Center offers historical information, and restrooms, as well as a gift shop.
Want a easy, paved hike? Laurel Falls is also easily accessible through the Townsend entrance. It’s a 2.4 mile out and back hike, rated easy by All Trails.
If you are interested in longer hikes, we’d be happy to give you our favorites.
Dollywood Amusement Park is just over an hour drive from the cabin. The fun, family atmosphere has something for every age group.
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Dollywood
2700 Dollywood Parks BlvdDollywood Amusement Park is just over an hour drive from the cabin. The fun, family atmosphere has something for every age group.
Go Big Orange! UT Knoxville is only 17 miles from the cabin ( approx. 20 minute drive on Alcoa Hwy 129N). There’s an exit right off Hwy 129 for Neyland Drive, and the stadium.
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Université du Tennessee
Go Big Orange! UT Knoxville is only 17 miles from the cabin ( approx. 20 minute drive on Alcoa Hwy 129N). There’s an exit right off Hwy 129 for Neyland Drive, and the stadium.
Food scene
You’ll find plenty of shopping and restaurant options, as well as, the Regal Pinnacle 18 movie complex. 16 miles up Pellissippi Parkway to I 40 West ( approximately 20-25 minutes)
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Turkey Creek
11197 Parkside DrYou’ll find plenty of shopping and restaurant options, as well as, the Regal Pinnacle 18 movie complex. 16 miles up Pellissippi Parkway to I 40 West ( approximately 20-25 minutes)
Smalltown BBQ is by far our favorite local bbq place! Located in our hometown of Friendsville (don’t blink, you may miss it), and about a 15 minute drive from the cabin.
Small Town BBQ
Smalltown BBQ is by far our favorite local bbq place! Located in our hometown of Friendsville (don’t blink, you may miss it), and about a 15 minute drive from the cabin.
City
Welcome to Maryville, TN! Even though the cabin is located in the town of Louisville, you are a short distance (10 minutes) from both Alcoa and Maryville. Maryville has been our home for 20 years, and there’s no place we’d rather be.
Downtown Maryville offers a few quaint shops to browse in. Check out Dandylions, the Village Tinker, Rustic Impulse Boutique, and Roost. Our Farmers Market runs every Saturday from April 23- November 11 from 8:30 a until 11:30a. Check out their website for more info.
While downtown, grab a coffee at Vienna Coffee on College St. A great place to relax, sip a cup, or grab breakfast or lunch. They roast their beans locally.
Maryville/Alcoa offers all the amenities you may need during your stay. Here’s a list:
Walmart (2)
Target
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Michael’s
Hobby Lobby
Kroger (2)
Food City (2)
Walgreens/CVS
Foothills Mall- AMC movie theater, TJ Maxx
Homegoods
Kirkland’s
Restaurants:
Chick Fil A
Panera
McAllisters
Salsaritas
Chili’s
Olive Garden
Cheddars
Five Guys
Smoky Mountain Brewery
Calhouns
Panda Express
Starbucks
Pretty much if you want it, we’ve got it!
We also have some pretty amazing local dining options! Reservations required for these.
Foothills Milling Company
Walnut Kitchen
RT Lodge
Bella
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Maryville
Welcome to Maryville, TN! Even though the cabin is located in the town of Louisville, you are a short distance (10 minutes) from both Alcoa and Maryville. Maryville has been our home for 20 years, and there’s no place we’d rather be.
Downtown Maryville offers a few quaint shops to browse in. Check out Dandylions, the Village Tinker, Rustic Impulse Boutique, and Roost. Our Farmers Market runs every Saturday from April 23- November 11 from 8:30 a until 11:30a. Check out their website for more info.
While downtown, grab a coffee at Vienna Coffee on College St. A great place to relax, sip a cup, or grab breakfast or lunch. They roast their beans locally.
Maryville/Alcoa offers all the amenities you may need during your stay. Here’s a list:
Walmart (2)
Target
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Michael’s
Hobby Lobby
Kroger (2)
Food City (2)
Walgreens/CVS
Foothills Mall- AMC movie theater, TJ Maxx
Homegoods
Kirkland’s
Restaurants:
Chick Fil A
Panera
McAllisters
Salsaritas
Chili’s
Olive Garden
Cheddars
Five Guys
Smoky Mountain Brewery
Calhouns
Panda Express
Starbucks
Pretty much if you want it, we’ve got it!
We also have some pretty amazing local dining options! Reservations required for these.
Foothills Milling Company
Walnut Kitchen
RT Lodge
Bella
The Maryville-Alcoa Greenway includes over 15 miles of paved trials that wind through both cities of Alcoa and Maryville, and many of our city parks. Runners, walkers, and bikers enjoy this well maintained pathway year round. The closest park and parking to the cabin is likely Springbrook Park in Alcoa. However, there are other small parking areas you can access to hop on. You can find more information and a path map for the Greenway by googling Maryville Alcoa Greenway.
Maryville-Alcoa Greenway
Maryville-Alcoa GreenwayThe Maryville-Alcoa Greenway includes over 15 miles of paved trials that wind through both cities of Alcoa and Maryville, and many of our city parks. Runners, walkers, and bikers enjoy this well maintained pathway year round. The closest park and parking to the cabin is likely Springbrook Park in Alcoa. However, there are other small parking areas you can access to hop on. You can find more information and a path map for the Greenway by googling Maryville Alcoa Greenway.