Best Arts and Culture Places in Newport

"The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community is an 8 mile loop off of Gatlinburg’s East Parkway featuring a superb collection of galleries, studios, and shops. The artists and craftspeople who comprise the Arts & Crafts Community are the largest group of independent artisans in the country!. When you visit the excellent businesses located along the loop, you will find a seemingly endless variety of handcrafted items, including paintings, pottery, photography, wood carvings, jewelry, quilts, stained glass, dolls, candles, brooms, and so much more."

"Gatlinburg has so much to do that it’s easy to miss the simpler delights of a leisurely day out. Take time to enjoy the Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community, where 100 artisans cluster around an easy, eight-mile loop road, offering beautiful, ..."

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

"For something unique and cheap to do in Gatlinburg, you should visit the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum. You might be wondering how one of the museums in Gatlinburg is based on salt and pepper shakers. The owners of this museum didn’t own a pepper mill a long time ago, and they just kept collecting over time until the husband told his wife to do something with them."

"When it comes to museums, it doesn’t get much more unique than the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg!. This museum features more than 20,000 sets of salt and pepper shakers from around the world and a massive pepper mill collection!. One of the main purposes of the museum is to show the changes in society that can be found represented in the shakers."

"Full of quirky and well-known attractions, many say Gatlinburg has it all – even a museum dedicated to salt and pepper shakers. The Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum is one of the only museums of its kind and houses over 20,000 sets of shakers and a Pepper Mill collection. Located in Winery Square, the museum opens Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m."

"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."

"Boasting beautiful pieces from some of the area’s most esteemed artists, Master’s Editions on the Island brings fine art to Pigeon Forge. Top artists highlighted in this store include Jess Wathen, Abraham Hunter, and Rod Chase."

"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!"

"Patriot Park is a quaint park that’s dedicated to wartime veterans and sits along the river’s edge. It’s a perfect spot to go for a picnic, have some time of quiet reflection or respect the county’s veterans. The park isn’t huge, at only 16 acres, but its proximity to nearby shops and restaurants makes this green space perfect for a quick outdoor getaway in the middle of the day."

"For a slow, casual day out, spend it in Patriot Park along Old Mill Square. This park is dedicated to the veterans of war who lived in Sevier County."

"Reduce your stress and help your health along the 10 miles of greenways, trails, and pathways around Sevierville. As part of an initiative to improve communities and improve open spaces, the Sevierville Greenways project continues to expand and develop more paths."

"Sevierville City Park has a number of amenities for families of every variety, including basketball courts, picnic shelters, and walking trails. Of course, these are all in addition to the indoor and outdoor pools. Spend a few hours on the playground or squeeze in a match on the tennis courts before cooling off under the surface."

"While many gluten-free eaters prefer to avoid asking for accommodations, this approach will definitely expand your menu options if you stop by Dollywood’s Front Porch Cafe. From grilled chicken to Reuben sandwiches, a significant share of the restaurant’s entrees can be enjoyed by gluten-free visitors, so long as the need for adjustments is made clear. The Front Porch Cafe also offers numerous menu items that appeal to vegetarians."

"Tucked away in scenic Wears Valley, Elvira’s Cafe offers mouthwatering home-cooked meals. A native of Siberia, Elvira fell in love with East Tennessee as a student, and after years of hard work, she opened her own restaurant in 2012. For breakfast, Elvira’s Cafe serves all of your favorite dishes, including french toast, biscuits and gravy, country ham, and a variety of crepes."

"Not only does this Wears Valley restaurant offer a menu with plenty of variety, but it also has a real, hands-on feel and has earned a good reputation with locals and visitors alike. For a classic country breakfast, be sure to try Elvira's: Hotcakes, bacon, eggs, hash browns, and biscuits & gravy. They even offer sweet & savory crepes!"

"Elvira’s | Townsend – crepes and pancakes! Burgermaster Townsend – great burgers, hot dogs, and soft serve. Located right next to the Smoky Mountain River Rat, so it’s awesome for when you finish tubing!"

"903 Parkway Ste 103, Gatlinburg, TN 37738-3181Italian, American, Bar, PizzaLunch, Dinner, Late NightWheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Servi[email protected]+1 865-277-0600http://mellowmushroom.com/location/tn-gatlinburg-903-parkway-ste-103-37738/"

"If you’re all about pizza when it comes to Italian food, eat at Mellow Mushroom. Try the house special topped with pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, mushrooms, bell peppers, onion, black olives, and tomatoes. You also might like the kosmic karma with feta cheese, mozzarella, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and a pesto swirl."

"Hummus and pretzel bites are other starter options and there’s a decent beer selection to wash it all down. Salads are also stars at the Mellow Mushroom and they’ll fix them up to your specifications, with a plethora of vegetables and plant-friendly options to choose from. Vegetarians will love the Veggie Calzone and customize an awesome pizza pie — vegan for veggie style."

"The pizzas at Mellow Mushroom are hand-tossed and baked on the stone. You can order up some of the most popular menu items from this well-loved chain restaurant over the counter. Their pizzas are unique to say the least, with a variety of options to choose from, as well as all of your favorite classic toppings."

"2485 Parkway, Pigeon Forge 865-286-2229https://mellowmushroom.com. A fun southern chain with a trippy atmosphere, this restaurant in Pigeon Forge serves up delicious gourmet pizzas like the Kosmic Karma, and the Holy Shiitake Pie. They also serve a variety of more traditional pizzas, salads, and sandwiches."