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Eat, stay and shop

Make practical choices around your Smokies base

Keep meals, lodging and shopping connected to the places your trip already needs to reach.

Start here

Compare what changes the trip

Places to eat

Compare location, meal timing and whether the stop fits your route.

Where to stay

Choose the base before choosing the property type.

Shopping and local stops

Group stops by area so shopping does not consume the whole day.

What to compare

Look at location, access, group needs and the shape of the rest of the trip.

Verified directory

Use reviewed business information only

Browse the business directory, compare places to eat, or review where to stay. Businesses can request or claim a listing for manual verification.