10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Pigeon Forge

"The Smoky Mountain Brewery is not only known for being the oldest craft brewery in East Tennessee, but also for its tempting menu items!. While the Gatlinburg location originally opened in 1996 with a very limited menu of sandwiches and wood-fired pizza on paper plates, you can now enjoy a full menu with all kinds of tasty options!. You can order a pizza with all of your favorite toppings or try the spaghetti and meatballs."

"Smoky Mountain Brewery is part of the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants. The first location was opened in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Since opening the first location in 1996 the restaurant and brewery combination has been a fun place to take the family with its fresh mountain micro-brewed beer plus traditional pizza, one-of-a-kind subs and sandwiches."

"Smoky Mountain Brewery is one of East Tennessee’s oldest breweries. The Gatlinburg location was opened in the 1990s, and since then, the place has exploded due to its overwhelming popularity and demand. The brewery vibe combines cozy ski lodge with Bavarian beer hall."

"A late brunch with live jazz is always a good idea; a late brunch with live jazz and an internationally inspired bloody mary menu only ups the stakes. Head to the historic Woodruff Building, home of the beautiful Downtown Grill & Brewery, for a one-of-a-kind Sunday brunch that has something for everyone. Peruse a full menu of late-morning favorites, as well as the restaurant's dinner menu, and feel comfortable taking the kids too — the under-12 menu (complete with cereal offerings) is sure to please young diners, who can color while they wait."

"A photo posted by Downtown Grill & Brewery (@knoxdgb) on Oct 29, 2014 at 10:53am PDT. Downtown Grill & Brewery is very appropriately titled. They have a large menu with an eclectic array of dishes like pork chops, burritos and pastas, but what brings home the bacon here is the huge selection of beers."

"Then Gatlinburg Brewing Company is the perfect place for you!. Beer is brewed on site, ensuring it is fresh and delicious. You’ll find every kind of beer, from ales to IPAs."

"This nano-brewery taproom occupies historic building space in NoKno's Emory Place district. The rustic, chipped-concrete warehouse vibe augments a defiantly independent mentality that carries over to its 12..."

"The Old City is a 15-minute walk to Last Days of Autumn, where we met my friend Hannah for a couple rounds. Of all the breweries we tried while in Knoxville, this one might very well be my favorite, despite it being a bit off the beaten path (it’s just around the corner from Saw Works). These self-taught husband-and-wife homebrewers opened their own place a year ago and are already brewing up 14 different beers like a Berliner Weisse and salted caramel porter (YUM); their sons also work on site in the tap room."

"Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you; once you get inside, Last Days of Autumn Brewery is warm and welcoming, and the perfect spot to enjoy a few tasty beers with friends and family. This nano microbrewery crafts both classic and special beers in small batches for a unique taste and experience. Because everything is produced in small batches, their selection varies, so you'll likely get to try different brews each time you visit!"

"The more you’re laughing, the more you’ll want to hang around and order drinks. And the more beer you drink, the funnier each comic may seem. Last Days of Autumn is taking advantage of its space by using it to host comedy shows the first and third Friday of every month called the High Grav Comedy Showcase."

"The Beer Market isn’t what most people think of when they think “picnic,” but it’s a great place for a group – especially if your group likes to drink beer. Bearden lets you bring your own food, so the only cash you’ll have to spend is on your drinks. Bring your tribe out and enjoy a potluck dinner at one of the tables outdoors."

"Once you’re fitted up, wind through downtown and enjoy the 6.5-mile ride via the Neyland, Third Creek, and Bearden Village Greenways to Bearden Beer Market. Then kick back, relax, and reward yourself with the local brew of your choosing."

"Although Abrams Falls is only 20 feet high, the large volume of water rushing over the sandstone cliff more than makes up for its lack of height. In fact, Abrams Falls is the most voluminous waterfall in the park, easily making this the most scenic waterfall in the Smokies. As a result, the moderate 5.2-mile roundtrip hike to the waterfall is one of the more popular hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains."

"A moderate 5 mile hike leads to one of the most dramatic waterfalls in the Smoky Mountains near Cades Cove. From the trailhead near the halfway point in Cades Cove, hikers will descend down a stunning river gorge to this high-flow waterfall in the park. Otters are known the frequent this section of the river on Abrams Creek."

"This 5-mile round trip trail ends at the 18-foot high Abrams Falls named after a Cherokee chief whose village was downstream. The pool at the bottom of the falls has an undertow, so don’t swim there."

"Before dinner, we made our way to World’s Fair Park to check into the Tennessean Hotel, which just opened in April next door to the Holiday Inn. The rooms are airy and gorgeous with some stunning works of art, and we had a view of the park below us. We were also just a five-minute walk from Market Square, so we left our car valeted at the hotel for much of the week and explored Knoxville by foot."

"For 25 years, the Knoxville Museum of Art has done its best to promote local art from the state, focusing on Southern Appalachian culture and artists from the region. With no admission cost, it’s among the free things to do in Knoxville that is a great way to occupy yourself this weekend. The Museum of Art is housed in a beautiful building made from state-mined marble, racking up a $6 million renovation bill."

"The museums in Knoxville give the very essence of its citizens and rich culture. If you are looking for something deeper and more meaningful, head to the museums in city. Explore the cultural, artistic, scientific, or historical side of Knoxville with these museums."

"The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is a can’t-miss destination for souvenir hunters. This 8-mile loop located off of the East Parkway in Gatlinburg features numerous shops, studios, and galleries that carry locally made goods. In fact, the Arts & Crafts Community is considered the largest group of independent artisans in North America!"

"The early settlers made quilts, baskets, candles and pottery. It was a humble way of life and a matter of existence. But it soon turned out to be a wonderful way to make profit and soon the seeds of the sown."

"With more than 100 shops and galleries, this 8-mile-long loop in Sevier County is a living tribute to Tennessee’s art."