10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Maggie Valley

"A sister restaurant to Cherokee Grill, the Smoky Mountain Brewery has recently expanded to three other locations in Tennessee. The original home of the microbrewery, however, is right here in the Smokies. The restaurant describes the first Smoky Mountain Brewery as ‘a cross between a ski lodge and a Bavarian beer hall’, and this makes for a lively atmosphere, where friends meet over hand-tossed pizzas, signature sandwiches and burgers and, of course, the wonderful microbrewed craft beers that give the Smoky Mountain Brewery its name."

"Smoky Mountain Brewery has been creating popular beers for visitors of Gatlinburg for over 20 years. They have six flagship brews that are always on tap, as well as four seasonal beers that rotate throughout the year, and a “Brewmaster Special” that rotates every couple weeks. This way, you can try something new and different, or stick to the great beers that you know and love."

"Located in the heart of Gatlinburg near Ole Red and the Great Smoky Mountains Rangers Office, Gatlinburg Brewing Company offers a variety of original beers as well as tasty food. They keep customers on their toes with a beer tap list that is updated weekly. You can also enjoy appetizers like breadsticks and chicken wings, or make a meal out of it with a delicious craft pizza!"

"Then Gatlinburg Brewing Company is the perfect place for you!. Beer is brewed on site, ensuring it is fresh and delicious. You’ll find every kind of beer, from ales to IPAs."

"New to The Island in Pigeon Forge, Yee-Haw Brewing Co. is one of Tennessee’s most popular breweries. Its new location in the Smokies allows visitors to enjoy a pint or a flight of the brewery’s signature beers. The venue includes 20 taps that serve all of the brewery’s products, and it is the first location to offer large format bottles of bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey aged beers."

"The latest Pigeon Forge brewery to hit the craft beer scene is Yee-Haw Brewing Co and it’s already generating 5-star reviews. Located on 131 The Island Drive, it’s right next door to the Old Smoky Mountain Distillery. There’s live music on the weekends and they’ve got a World Beer Cup winner to brag about-their Dunkel beer."

"Stillwater Cold Brew Coffee may be the most unique coffee shop in Gatlinburg. This company uses fresh mountain spring water to cold brew high-quality coffee, which is extra smooth and has 67% less acidity than traditionally brewed coffee. All of the coffee at Stillwater can be served iced or hot and the Coffee Bar’s friendly staff will let you sample a variety of flavors so you can find one that you love."

"Not too many years ago in the hills of Tennessee, Moonshiners hid their stills from Federal Revenuers as they continued the 200-year-old tradition of making high-proof ’shine’ from corn mash and sugar. It was called hooch, mountain dew, white lightning and the better known name of Moonshine, all made famous in the 1958 movie “Thunder Road” starring Robert Mitchum and Gene Barry, and shot in Cocke County, Tennessee, right next door to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. But today, there has been a revival of the drink with the passing of legislation making production of Moonshine legal in Tennessee, and distillers have been coming out of the woods ever since."

"Visit Mingus Mill near the Mountain Farm Museum, and explore one of the most historic sites in the region, surrounded by some of Cherokee country’s finest hiking trails and numerous historic landmarks. Mingus Mill is the ideal place for those looking to immerse themselves in the natural world of the Cherokee people."

"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."