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Hi Everyone,
I have been doing some research for all things Thanksgiving in Sevier County for 2024. What's Open for Meals, Fun Stuff to Do, etc. Dollywood is closed on Thanksgiving Thursday, reopening at 11am on Friday. As of this writing, Friday November 29th says the Crowd Calendar for Dollywood attendance will be at 40%, which makes it a great day to go if that number holds. It will likely change as the date draws closer and the weather is good. Dollywood's two resorts and restaurants will be open for Thanksgiving Day.
What is in this article?
🟣Restaurants that are open. I've found a few lists of restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day.
🟣I've listed some catering type options for those of you who want to retreat to a cozy cabin and not cook, or cook very little. Note that some advance ordering will need to happen.
🟣Other entertainment options that are open on Thanksgiving Day, like Snow Tubing, Ripley's, Mountain Coasters and more!
🦃Let's Get Started 🦃
🟣Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Thursday
Visit East Tennessee's Facebook page has this great list of Restaurants that are open on Thanksgiving Day...3 Pages worth!
I have a couple Restaurant Related blog posts that might be of interest to you...
- Top Breakfast Restaurants in Pigeon Forge. I have created a list of the best Breakfast restaurants in Pigeon Forge using ratings from various reliable sources, and ranked them in my blog post.
- 30 Great Places to Eat In Pigeon Forge that are open after 2pm! A list of highly rated establishments that are open past 2pm.
🟣CATERING OPTIONS
There are several restaurants that offer these Takeaway Feasts. Perfect if you're wanting to have all your fun in a cabin! Make sure you order in advance.
Applewood Farmhouse Grill
Applewood Farmhouse Grill has a special Thanksgiving-To-Go special menu with Two Offerings - Mini Feast $75, or Family Feast for $135, details Below. Applewood Farmhouse Grill also has 'Cabin Packs' year-round, which is another option for you from Applewood Farmhouse Grill.
Link to Applewood Farmhouse Grill Thanksgiving Website - Click Here
Thanksgiving-To-Go Meal - Two Options Available
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| Here's what's included in the 'Mini Feast' for $74.99, above. LINK |
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| Here's what's included in the 'Family Feast' for $134.99, above. LINK Cabin Packs - Dinner and Breakfast Options |
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| Year-Round Offerings |
Calhoun's Restaurants - They will cook an entire Thanksgiving Dinner for you. They have Two Sevier County Locations, as well as in Knoxville, Lenoir City, Maryville, Oak Ridge. See all Locations Here.
PigeonForge
Gatlinburg
Calhoun's' Sells "Holiday Packs" of either Smoked Turkey or Prime Rib, with sides, as well as their own Beers! Be sure to order in advance, 48 to 72 hours. Check out the details and pricing HERE.
They also sell "Family Packs'' with other options like BBQ Pork, Brisket and Rib, with sides. You can order online the day-of for Family Packs. Check out the details, pricing and Order Online HERE.
You can read more about their beer offerings on this drink menu from the Pigeon Forge location...on Page 5...Click Here for PDF.
Buddy's BBQ Sevierville
Buddy's is always ready to go with large orders.
$49.99 Smoked Turkey
Family Feasts starting at $89/99
www.buddysbarbq.com/thanksgiving
Order by November 22nd!
Wilderness At The Smokies
Popeye's Has a Cajun Turkey that you can order in advance.
Info Here on their website. Dig around to order it, if they are not already sold out.
🟣Entertainment Options
Combine a feast with lots of fun stuff. Ober Gatlinburg's event was one of the first events I came across on Facebook.
Ober Gatlinburg
The Island
Winterfest is happening at The Island during Thanksgiving.
Anakeesta
Enchanted Christmas - more info at their website HERE.
Skyland Ranch
Thanksgiving Feast and More - Click Here
Mountain Coasters
- Guide To Mountain Coasters - Every Single Coaster, how they do pricing, LOTS OF INFO. Take a look at all the types of mountain coasters in Sevier County. All of them should be open on Thanksgiving...and they may be busy.
Ripleys Everything
Aquarium - Open 365 days a year.
Everything Else - Should Be Open - Here's their other stuff - click here.
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| Seen on Ripley's Aquarium FB Page |
Ripley's Attractions in Sevier County
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum
Super Fun Zone
Moving Theater
Haunted Adventure
Mirror Maze
Davy Crockett Mini Golf
Old MacDonald's Farm Mini Golf
Mountain Coaster
Super Fun Park
Wonder Works
Snow Tubing
Outdoor - Rowdy Bear, Skyland Ranch & Ober
Rowdy Bear Mountain - Smoky Mountain Snowpark in Pigeon Forge | Pigeon Forge Snow Tubing
Skyland - Snow Tubing
Indoor - Pigeon Forge Snow
Check out my short video about Pigeon Forge Snow
Go Karts
Xtreme Racing Center of Pigeon Forge (4.4 stars google)
SpeedZone Fun Park (4.4 stars google)
The Track Family Fun Park (4.5 stars google)
NASCAR SpeedPark (4.2 stars google)
Space Race Adventures (4.6 stars google)
Adventure Raceway (4.4 stars google)
Trampoline Park
Sevier Air Trampoline and Ninja Warrior Park (4.7 stars google)
Other Fun Stuff
Mountain Monster - more info coming
Ziplines
more info coming
