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Pet Friendly Attractions Guide

Restaurants & Attractions Around Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge That Allow Pets

A small happy dog at a restaurant outside with their owners, enjoying the sunlight, with a drink next to him
2 happy dogs running on a dirt trail in the mountains

So you brought your dog on vacation, but you don't want to leave them alone all day?

I can help.

As a dog owner, I understand it's hard to find those places you can take your dog along to!

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Here is a list around

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Sevierville.

If you know of one that is missing...feel free to comment on my Facebook Page

so everyone knows about it!

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1.) Neighborhood Beer House
1448 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Sevierville

2 large dogs sitting happily with owner on the patio outside of Neighborhood Beer House in Sevierville, TN
Aerial image of Neighborhood Beer  House, with dogs and people in Sevierville, Tennessee

Right on the Parkway, Easy to Stop in and grab a bite or a beer.

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Weekly events and entertainment, huge fun, Velcro blow up soccer target, fenced area for dogs to play,  theme nights, good food, and did we mention...beer?

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2.) Gatlinburg SkyPark
765 Parkway, Gatlinburg

My photo of SkyBridge and people crossing over it in Gatlinburg, Tennessee
Tulip Tower and Gatlinburg SkyBridge, with views of the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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The yellow chairlift takes you to the top of Crocket Summit.  Hike the SkyTrail with your best friend and family or climb the Tulip Observation Tower, and relax and have a snack on the SkyDeck or Clayton's Landing Deck.

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Dogs are free of charge and must be held while riding the SkyLift and be leashed and well behaved at all times. See their website for more info!

 

Cabins close to Downtown Gatlinburg

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Best Breakfast Spots - Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg

3.) Split Rail Eats Restaurant & Taproom
849 Glades Rd., Gatlinburg

a dog and it's owner eating outside on a patio
A polish reuben with melted cheese, pickels and fries

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Cocktails and comfort food! Self-serve beer tap wall, trivia nights, happy hours, free parking, live music and pet friendly patio.

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4.) The Island
131 The Island Drive, Pigeon Forge

2 cute small dogs with sunglasses on at The Island attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Night view and aerial view of The Island Amusement Park Attracton fountains and rides in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Not only is The Island free to get in and free to park at (they even have trollies for the large parking lot) but you can bring your pets too!  The Island has shopping, rides, events and food year round!

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See Cabins Near The Island

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See Cabins with Unique Amenities

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5.) Parrot Mountain
1471 McCarter Hollow Road, Pigeon Forge

My photo of myself holding a parrot at Parrot Mountain, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee attraction
Girl holding a colorful parrot at Parrot Mountain, Pigeon Forge, TN

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I highly recommend this attraction, especially for animal lovers.  Hopefully your dog doesn't like to chase birds, though....as that could be a bad idea. But if your dog can relax here, there are lush gardens, birds everywhere, and friendly staff to help with questions. You can also hold the birds, as I am holding the one in the top left picture a few years back. 

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See Cabins Near The Island

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See Cabins with Unique Amenities

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More Pet Friendly Places:

 

Pigeon Forge

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3 Bears General Store

Old Forge Distillery

Ole Smoky Moonshine Barn

ExoRent UTV & Dune Buggy Rentals

Moon Pie General Store & Book Warehouse

Sandman's Workshop

Ridge Riders UTV Rentals

The Shops at Lumberjack Square

Cooter's

Pigeon Forge Gem Mine

Rockin Raceway Arcade

Four Bandits Old Time Photo

Mountain Valley Winery

Patriot Park

Wear Farm City Park

A Long Story Short Books & Decor

 

Gatlinburg

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Salt & Pepper Shaker Museum

Sugarlands Distilling Co.

Gatlinburg Trail (One of the few National Park trails dogs are allowed on)

Tennessee Cider Co.

The Village Shoppes

Gatlinburg Dog Park

Byrd's Famous Cookies

Smokies Arts & Crafts Community

Ghost Walk of Gatlinburg

US Ghost Adventures

Smoky Mountain Farms Jelly House

Savannah Bee Co.

Mountain Mall

Mynatt Park

Concrete Statuary Designs 

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Sevierville

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Petsafe Unleashed City Dog Park

Apple Barn & Cider Mill

Foxfire Mountain Adventure Park

Tennessee Shine Co.

Smoky Mountain Knifeworks

Tanger Outlets

Bass Pro Shop

Tennessee Museum of Aviation

Flea Trader's Paradise

Great Smokies Flea Market

Lowe's Home Improvement

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*source Bringfido.com

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