10 Free Things to do in Tennessee That You Shouldn't Miss

June 8, 2021 Alice Mieles

Discover the best top things to do in Tennessee, United States including Great Stone Door, Foothills Parkway, Sugarlands Distilling Company, Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, Tennessee Legend Distillery, Tennessee Homemade Wines, Samuel T Bryant Distillery, Old Glory Distilling Co., Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Clingmans Dome.
Restaurants in Tennessee

1. Great Stone Door

Savage Gulf State Natural Area, TN
Excellent
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5.0 based on 35 reviews

Great Stone Door

2. Foothills Parkway

between Chilhowee Lake and Wears Valley, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN +1 865-436-1200 https://www.nps.gov/articles/foothills-parkway-next-steps.htm
Excellent
82%
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15%
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5.0 based on 577 reviews

Foothills Parkway

Reviewed By CountryChick94 - Velpen, United States

Did a June motorcycle trip in the Smokies, and the Foothills Parkway was great. The "missing link" was our favorite stretch. The missing link has enough curves and hills to give you the joy of a mountain ride without the challenges of the Tail of the Dragon. The road is very well cared for, not much traffic, and a lot of pull-offs for site seeing. Ask the locals if you need to know how to get to the missing link. They're happy to tell you why it's called that and how to get there!

3. Sugarlands Distilling Company

805 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3248 +1 865-325-1355 [email protected] http://www.sugarlands.com
Excellent
96%
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5.0 based on 26,634 reviews

Sugarlands Distilling Company

Sugarlands Distilling Company is conveniently located in downtown Gatlinburg. Visitors who come to the barn-style distillery can take a behind-the-scenes tour of our still house and learn firsthand how we make our authentic Sugarlands spirits. Adults over the age of 21 can take a guided tasting flight of our spirits at the Sippin' Posts. Our Back Porch stage offers free shows covering many genres, open to guests of all ages. REMEMBER TO ALWAYS SIP WISELY.

Reviewed By SavvyTravelerWV

My husband and I stopped in here during our vacation we had fun sampling the different types of moonshine and even took a distillery tour, very fun and interesting place to go!

4. Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

131 Island Dr, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863-5283 +1 865-436-6995 [email protected] http://olesmoky.com/about/pigeon-forge
Excellent
92%
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5%
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5.0 based on 5,686 reviews

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine

Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery was the pioneer in Tennessee's push to provide LEGAL Moonshine to East Tennessee. Since Ole Smoky first opened it's doors in 2010, it has continued to grow and expand into a global leader in moonshine production while staying true to it's Smoky Mountain heritage. Ole Smoky Distillery at the Island in Pigeon Forge is our second distillery to open. The Island provides a great atmosphere in the middle of Pigeon Forge for families to come and enjoy shopping, food, entertainment, and now Moonshine. Our product is made in house and our working still is visible for anyone who likes to see moonshine being made. We offer samples of our moonshine to make sure you like it before you buy it. Some of our products we offer are our Original Moonshine as well as White Lightnin, Moonshine Cherries, Apple Pie, Blackberry, Peach, Hunch Punch, Blue Flame, and several seasonal flavors that will change often. We also offer shirts, hats, glassware, and lots of food products such as BBQ Sauces, Salsas, Jams, Jellies, Butters, and more which are made with our shine as well. We offer live bluegrass music daily on our outdoor stage. Pull up one of our rocking chairs and sit a spell with us, and then you can take home the most authentic souvenir of the Smoky Mountains, Ole Smoky Moonshine.

Reviewed By 363nathaniell

Ginger was a great bartender, funny, smart, and extremely awesome, definitely would go again 10/10 experience

5. Tennessee Legend Distillery

2874 Newport Hwy, Sevierville, TN 37876-2202 +1 865-429-3572 [email protected] http://www.tennesseelegend.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 988 reviews

Tennessee Legend Distillery

Not just another moonshine place. Come sample the best selection of Whiskey, Moonshine, Cream Liqueurs, and other spirits you can find in the Smoky Mountains. Free samples - 7 days a week.

Reviewed By josman817

Great experience!! Great customer service and friendly environment! Super Dave helped us out while we were there and he definitely enriched the experience, and gave some great recommendations on what we should get. Will definitely go back!

6. Tennessee Homemade Wines

643 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3203 +1 865-412-1030 [email protected] http://tnhomemadewines.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 6,000 reviews

Tennessee Homemade Wines

Made with local fruit. Crafted by local folk. Served by local friends. Specializing in sweet wine and Southern Hospitality, stop by for a free taste. a few wines you can expext to sample: Blackberry, Blueberry, Strawberry, and Muscadine Wine. Open 7 days a week

Reviewed By Y8627PDjohnh

Great place our favorite wine around and a must to stopin and taste for adults of course great staff Giovanni was great friendly and helpful

7. Samuel T Bryant Distillery

1331 Lower Brownsville Rd, Jackson, TN 38301-9652 +1 731-467-1221 [email protected] http://www.samueltbryant.com
Excellent
96%
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5.0 based on 165 reviews

Samuel T Bryant Distillery

Samuel T Bryant Distillery LLC is located 1/2 mile off Exit 74 on I40 in Jackson TN. We have over 20 products including Moonshine, Whiskey, an Agave Spirit, Vodka, Rum, Grappa, Brandy, Cream Liquors and Gin. Customers over 21 years of age get 4 free samples of our spirits. We also grow CBD hemp on site and have flowers, gummies and vapes available for sale.

Reviewed By Relax243823 - San Antonio, United States

Great place to taste Moonshine of all kinds of different fruit flavors fresh from their own land. We had a great time, highly recommend!

8. Old Glory Distilling Co.

451 Alfred Thun Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040-5335 +1 931-919-2522 [email protected] http://www.oldglorydistilling.com/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 152 reviews

Old Glory Distilling Co.

"We're a small batch artisan distillery in a part of America that doesn't worship novelty or look favorably upon flashes in the pan. How do we know? We grew up here in Clarksville, Tennessee, and our give-a-damn runs pretty high." -Matt Cunningham, Proprietor We offer tours, tastings, and have a gift shop. Make sure to check our website for availability and book online. We are also open for both tours and tastings on Sundays.

Reviewed By 416MichaelP416

Excellent small distillery with a great tour, super friendly staff, plus awesome cocktails at their bar!

9. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

107 Park Headquarters Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-4102 +1 865-436-1200 https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm
Excellent
90%
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5.0 based on 2,217 reviews

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Reviewed By V8732FEjohnd - Riverview, United States

Excellent hiking trails - Hiked the Rainbow Falls 1st day - very nice, scenic, runs along a river and finishes at a nice waterfall - rougher trial - took 4 - 4 1/2 hrs round trip - did grotto falls second - much smoother trial but steeper than rainbow - took maybe 3 hrs round trip - both excellent - very scenic would return

10. Clingmans Dome

7 miles off US-441 on the Clingmans Dome Road About 19.6 Miles from Sugarlands Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, TN +1 865-654-4545 http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/clingmansdome.htm
Excellent
73%
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4.5 based on 2,972 reviews

Clingmans Dome

The highest peak in the park.

Reviewed By E93QZthomasc - Ridgeland, United States

Be in shape to hike this half mile straight up trail to Clingmans dome,, you can drive up and dont have to do the hike It is ABSOLUTELY Amazing!The drive , traffic and views are awesome, went in November and saw snow and Ice, (not on the road) Huge Icicles on the Huge ountain Rock .the Cedar trees and views are spectacular the smell of the cedar tries, awesome, Live Christmas trees everywhere, WATCH YOUR STEP, Do Not get to close to the edge ! you are a mile high !

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