Best Museums in Sevierville

"The Hollywood Wax Museum is another one of the best Pigeon Forge Parkway attractions. This popular museum is overflowing with celebrities…or wax replicas of them at least!. Visitors will have the chance to snap selfies with some of the biggest stars on the planet, including Tom Hanks, Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Will Ferrell, Natalie Portman, and Harrison Ford."

"Amazing pictures and unforgettable memories are the names of the game inside the Hollywood Wax Museum!. This 2-story building features replicas of film, television, and music celebrities. It is also open year round and conveniently located right off the Pigeon Forge Parkway."

"The Knoxville Museum of Art, designed by American architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, offers tours, workshops, outreach programs, artist residencies and more. In addition to its permanent exhibits, it hosts a range of temporary exhibitions from a wide variety of artists. In 2014, the museum unveiled a monumental glass installation – the largest figural glass installation in the world – by Knoxville artist Richard Jolley."

"The locally-quarried Tennessee pink marble building houses works from regional artists. Children can release their inner artist at the Creative Corner. Don't miss Knoxville-native Richard Jolley's "Cycle of Life: Within the Power of Dreams and the Wonder of Infinity," the largest assembled figurative glass-and-steel in the world."

"Another one of the unique museums in Gatlinburg is the Guinness World Records Adventure, where you can see the pages of the famous book come to life!. You are sure to be entertained and mesmerized by the authentic memorabilia, unbelievable exhibits, and themed galleries!. There are also 20 interactive games and challenges for you to play including Block Breaker, Quick Draw, Lumberjack Tree Hack, and Frisbee Toss."

"See hundreds of exhibits at the Guinness World Records Adventure!. As one of the new Ripley’s attractions in Gatlinburg, it’s sure to be popular and something you don’t want to miss!. They also have trivia, galleries, authentic memorabilia, and a ton of displays for you to see."

"Explore the timeless faces of Southern Appalachian mountain folk and the rural farmers in the pencil and paint artwork at the Paul Murray Gallery!. This art gallery is located on Gatlinburg’s historic 8-mile loop road and is one of the highlights of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Artist Paul Murray records the timeless faces of the pioneer lifestyle, and he has several art collections available, including the Appalachia Series, Mirrored Souls Collection, the Ouellette Series and The Last of the Legend Series."

"The Paul Murray Studio & Gallery displays the work of one of Gatlinburg’s most accomplished artists. After dropping out of school at age 13, Paul Murray became a professional painter and sketch artist. Murray’s work focuses on the rural residents of the Appalachian mountains."

"Browse an inspirational collection of handcrafted artwork at the Love Life Live Life gallery in the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community!. This beautiful studio is owned by talented artist Kimberly Bylo, who creates all types of stunning pendants and earrings. Whether you are looking for a personal souvenir or a gift for a loved one, you won’t find fused glass jewelry like this anywhere else in the Smokies!"

"As one of the most fascinating art galleries in Gatlinburg TN, Heartwood Galleries presents an amazing collection of artwork that has been carved by a chainsaw!. While visiting the gallery, you can actually watch as thick logs are sculpted into graceful shapes such as life sized angels, gazelles, eagles and even the famous Smoky Mountain bears!. You can even bring in your own sketch to Heartwood Galleries to present your own idea for a custom order!"

"This sushi and hibachi restaurant doesn’t get as much recognition as many of its contemporaries, which is a raw deal, because the sheer variety served up by the sushi chefs at this Knoxville (and Maryville) eatery is backed up by the quality of the flavors and visuals that play out in the process. Anaba offers a number of rolls served warm, such as Double Dynamite (tempura-fried with salmon, tuna and more) and the Seafood Boat (tempura-fried with asparagus, cream cheese and seafood mixture). Several creations are available as nigiri, sashimi or in traditional roll form, including crawfish salad, mackerel, scallops, squid and white tuna."

"Quench your hunger with delicious cuisines at Anaba Japanese restaurant for an awesome dining time. The setting you’ll find inside the establishment features what most consider to be luxury. The food is prepared by experienced chefs who strive to offer you the best quality possible."

"Waitress was super sweet (Caroline), but for the price, the food was only ok. The calamari was $10 but should’ve been half the price for the amount we go..."

"Sweet Shoppe​ is located within the confines of the Dollywood theme park, and it’s a must for families with a hankering for ice cream. Located in the Showstreet area near the entrance, it’s a great way to kick off your visit, or the perfect ending to your thrilling day at one of the country’s most popular amusement parks. You’ll be delighted with 10 different flavors that you can enjoy as a shake, sundae, or in a homemade waffle bowl."

"The Sweet Shoppe is located in Dollywood and is one of the most well known candy stores in Pigeon Forge. With taffy and candy apples that have been described as heavenly you won’t want to miss out on making a stop the next time you’re at Tennessee’s top theme park. Chocolate lovers will find plenty of treats to satisfy their taste buds."

"All of the sweet treats at The Sweet Shoppe of the South are made fresh daily, with the freshest ingredients, like real butter, fresh eggs and local produce. Here’s a sample of some of the flavors you can expect to see at their new cupcake shop in Pigeon Forge:"

"The Apple Valley Creamery is a part of the Apple Barn in Sevierville. It carries on the Apple Barn’s tradition of “made on the farm.” When you step foot into the old-time ice cream parlor, you’ll find not only homemade ice cream, but other sweet treats as well. The Creamery makes a variety of ice cream flavors that rotate throughout the seasons."

"Take a step into the past at the Apple Valley Creamery and Bake Shop. This old-fashioned bakery and ice cream parlor serves a variety of homemade goodies. Choosing just one order can be tricky, but you can’t go wrong with a double scoop served in a waffle cone."

"The Apple Valley Creamery and Bake Shop is a great place to go if you want dessert. It is located in the Apple Barn Village in Sevierville. They have a ton of great treats you won’t want to miss out on, including ice cream with a huge variety of flavors."