We found Friendly Falls searching for water falls near the cabin we rented in Sevierville. The ambiance reminded me of something you'd find in Austin rather than Tennessee and was a pleasant change of scenery. I was surprised to find a small store selling souvenirs, food and beverages, but pleasantly so. They even sold beer/hard seltzer which would have been a nice indulgence had we not had our toddlers with us. They do ask for a $2 admission per person, which you can drop in a box or pay at the store with a credit/debit card. We were happy to support a local business that keeps this part of the river clean. Friendly Falls is family friendly. There are buckets of sand and 'treasures' available to purchase and an are to soft through the sand to find those treasures. When I purchased the buckets we were provided small baggies to collect our findings and keep them. People do wade into the river, I recommend water shoes so you dont slip in the rocks. I highly recommend a stop by Friendly Falls! read more

Friendly Falls - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

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Cute spot to watch waterfalls and drink a beer, for non beer people, there's sodas and some snacks. Very cheap to do. read more

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A true gem off the side of the road in Wears Valley. If a beer garden and a waterfall had a baby, you'd find yourself gem mining at Friendly Falls. They're under new ownership, beers are cold and cheap, and you can relax at picnic tables, play in the waterfall, or play disc golf or darts while the rushing sounds of the waterfalls soothe you into a relaxing state. You'll know you're in the right spot if the Christmas lights are twinkling and the chain rope is open. Can't recommend this little spot enough read more

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Gorgeous waterfall hang on the outskirts of Wears Valley, on the way to the Smokies. Great hang, only an hour from our house in Fountain City, north of Knoxville! read more

We are here on our annual trip to Gaitlinburg and Pigeon Forge and wanted to show our kids significant others what we enjoyed when we visited 5 years ago as my Brother In Law and Now Sister in Law got married their on April Fools day. Today's visit was more than disappointing. Our "kids" are 16 & 18 and significant others are 18. All mature and respectful. They were allowed to enter after paying their $2 each only to be chased (literally) out by a man "possible owner" because he later read our sons shirt that said Let's Go Brandon. As parents we saw fear and anger in our sons eyes and his girlfriend was scared. She stayed by our daughters boyfriend out of fear the guy was going to do something to her. I will NEVER suggest ANYONE go to (un) Friendly Falls!! They are way far left from Friendly Falls!! Update: In response to their replay it just goes to show you they class they have in running a business. Last I knew we were given the freedom of speech and also the freedom to vote. read more

To begin with I am NOT a trump supporter, however when I walked in with my grandfather a lady told him that he had to leave because he had on a "let's go Brandon" hat. I do not agree with trump in anyways, but it was actual bs that she was rude and refused service over a political statement. Also, the place was trashy and worn down. Update for bob: I am a 16 year old MINOR! I was not rude towards anyone and this is yelp so I can leave a review at positive or as negative as I want. Second of all the "obscenity" on the had was the quote "let's go Brandon". So please elaborate on how that is obscene. Also, before I I was KICKED OUT (not leaving on my own as you have stated) I looked around for crystals which did not look authentic (I have a crystal business and a crystal tester) and saw that your business was very small and you could literally go down the river a mile or so and see a water fall for completely free without having to worry about rude people or paying $2 to get in. read more

I am being partial and giving 5 starts for the vibe of this place; what a cozy and beautiful place! It's one of those places where you can sit all day long with refreshing view and sound of the the flowing creek. The food menu is limited and basic. But it has a pretty decent collection of beer and coffee. There is an interesting little souvenirs shop as well to explore. A perfect place to spend a relaxed afternoon if you are near smokies. read more

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This is one of those places where you stop by out of curiosity, then come right back the next day!! Seriously though. This place is more than amazing. beautiful view, beautiful gemstones, and it is ran by beautiful, caring people who have perfected their craft of creating a welcoming and friendly environment. This place is definitely a must see! I cannot be happier enough to write this review for them, because I truly love them, and their shop so very much. I literally downloaded the Yelp app to rave about them and their amazing place. I could stay there forever!! P.S., every "bad" review written was most likely conjured up by uneducated people who refused to wear their masks at the shop. Get over it Karens! Love you guys so much. Oraya read more

There are tons of great places to visit, great places to eat, and some fabulous people to get to know and enjoy in the Smoky Mountain area. Unfortunately none of that is at the Friendly Falls we once knew. I just read it's closed and a beer garden is there now. Not a surprise at all that it closed. Not at all. read more

Stumbled upon by accident. Came to TN for our 10 year Anniversary. And morning of Anniversary we stopped here after driving around looking at foliage and sights.. The place was so cute. Fairy gardens...eclectic knick knacks hidden in the topography of place. Falls was pretty Staff really liked us, took our photo and hung on wall. Made our day. We decided eat light but sandwiches was great and they sent us with a anniversary cookie. Cute cute.. Go find the gnome. read more

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Prior visiting this place. I read their reviews as I usually do and came across few 1 star reviews describing the manager / owner as a rude and ignorant person. However I decided to go anyways and take my kids there for a fun experience... Sure enough who ever described this manager / owner in their reviews was dead on right. Unprofessional, ignorant and extremely rude! He called himself "Bob, but the name doesn't matter since I called him with a better name which suits him better. This manager / owner is rude and disrespectful! Please take your business somewhere else, a place who really deserves it and will treat you better as a customer and as a human being no matter what color or political point of view is, as I read in other bad reviews. This person needs to be fired on the spot unless he his the owner which will probably never happen. I have no clue how this person can even manage a business to be successful and families to have a fun visit. The only thing that I regret is me cussing him out gently next to my kids but he sure deserved it. If you are planning to visit this place, Please do yourself a favor and avoid this place! He doesn't deserve your business, time and money. I can't wait to read his "smart Axx" respond as he usually responds when people leave him a bad review. Arrogant and disgusting and this is a complement!! Again, take your business somewhere else , there are plenty similar business nearby and will sure treat you better!!! Bob, or what ever your name is, stick with dealing with the animals you have there! You are not to be working with humans! read more

Awesome people who stick to their convictions. Everyone should feel comfortable and they make sure that happens..

Friendly Falls is just that, FRIENDLY! The owner here is the sweetest woman I have met who personally owns the business, runs the cash drawer, and takes care of the place. Her shop is filled with crystals, oils, rocks, gems and all sorts of fun nick knacks to look at and collect! She also offers a few food options such as a trout plate that comes with a healthy serving of guacamole and an Appalachian delicacy of pimento cheese! You can also grab a hot dog if that is more your style along with a wide variety of canned pop and beer. The shop sits right next to a creek and beautiful outlook on a waterfall. There is a place to view the water from the banks while sifting their "gem buckets" for treasures. Make sure to say hello to the local pet poultry! read more

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Beautiful place and surprisingly refreshing that a real patriot owns it ! They do not allow "walking trump cult signs" Praise be !! MAGAS are offensive & strutting around in the gear is their way of shoving their beliefs in other peoples faces. So sick of the hate group& their Con man cult leader .. go enjoy the scenery & enjoy that it's not polluted with MAGA garbage !!! read more

Quite quaint. It's a must see in the GSMNP. Beautiful setting. Ideal for outdoor wedding. Food and drink available during your visit. I love this place. read more

Not going to lie when you pull in here you are going to seriously think what in the world could be behind those wood walls. This place is absolutely amazing. The owners are without a doubt some of the sweetest people we have ever met in our entire life. We we went in and each bought a drink and then proceeded down to the falls. We mosied around down there and we were able to meet the cutest A Little Gnome named Norbert. There is gem mining and also an area to feed chicken. Bring water friendly shoes since you can wade in the cool beautiful water. There is a small gift shop with things that thank the Lord you wont find in the umpteen gift shops on the parkway. This is a must stop location. read more

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My family and I had heard about this place where you can go eat lunch and watch the waterfalls, so we decided to check it out - only to find out that the only "real food" they sell is hot dogs and bratwurst. And chips. When I was walking up to the cash wrap to make my selection and pay, the gentleman behind the counter said "No pets," referring to my highly trained off leash service dog. When I told him that she was a service dog and was working, he said "What service does she provide for you?" This is not one of the two questions that an establishment can ask. They can ask whether or not it is a trained service dog and whether it is working right now. I know this because I am the owner of a company that trains service dogs. I went into a full blown panic attack, and we had to promptly leave. I'm sure that this guy has had a lot of fake service dogs and unruly pets in, but I hope he'll consider that people with the need for a fully trained service dog don't appreciate it when you treat them like a leper. My animal did not go behind the counter OR into the kitchen. Nice try buddy. I have a waiver stating that my dog is allowed off leash. There is no government regulated service dog certification or ID card, just stuff that you can buy online. My doctor and trainer letters stating that I need a service dog and that this particular dog has been trained to perform tasks that assist me in my disability both reveal the nature of my disability, which frankly is none of your business. Also after someone tells you their dog is a service animal, don't refer to them as pets - it's rude. Your dubious and flagrant tone tell me more about your ignorant mindset than anything. The reason I had her with me is that I was anxious and she is a real service dog. Seriously you have no clue. Additionally, you should do some research, and you'll be hearing from legal representation. read more

We just love this place. The owners are super friendly and the falls is small but beautiful. Always a stop for me and my husband we come to pigeon forge read more

This place was awful. I would not recommend anyone give this man your business. The owner was completely unprofessional, rude, and hot headed. The owner made snarky remarks and treated others like they were beneath him. Not so Friendly Falls. The place itself was underwhelming. The entire place is roped off other than a section that is approximately 15x15 in size. After seeing the response the owner has to other reviews it makes sense that he would only be the same in person. It is a wonder how this place has a 4.5 star rating. Do not go here spend your money somewhere else or go to the national forest you'll have more freedom and it's free. I would give no stars if that was an option for this place does not deserve a single star. No idea what you are referring to as far as the confederate flag??? But sounds like you had another encounter and you are continuing to exhibit escalating aggression towards your customers. You are making an unsafe environment with your temperament and putting others at risk. Your business should be reported. Again no idea what you are talking about that is a totality different incident and I did not witness the event you are describing. But I've had enough of your lunacy. You are a bitter, sorry, loathsome person. I feel sorry for you. There is no reason to even try to go further into this as you are simply too simple minded in your thought process. I just warn others that they should avoid your business and this review will not come down. Respond or comment further as much as you like this is the end for me. read more

Friendly falls...stop for photos? Love and peace... Not if you bring a dslr camera and a tripod apparently. We passed this the day before and didn't have cash... there is fencing up blocking your view of the falls... they charge $2 a head to step into their 'gift shop' onto their porch for a view. We had the money today, so after a long day we stopped to take some photos on the way back to our cabin. We walked in, masks on (required), dropped our $2 each in and walked to the railing to view the falls. They were nice for 'river falls'. My husband took a few shots with his dslr camera and then we started looking over the edge to see if they had a trail going down as the view from their porch was slightly obstructed with a tree. No trail.. Figuring we paid the money he would set up anyway on the porch and shoot a long exposer picture (this is a shot that takes about 30 seconds) and it makes the water look milky in the photo. Basically the coolest shot to take if your taking one of a waterfall and it requires a tripod to keep the camera steady. As my husband starts setting up his tripod a man comes out of a gate and starts scolding us for...taking photos...? You need to pay to take photos of the waterfall, he says. We did? "Well your staking professional photos and that's not OK! I would charge you more for that!" My husband explains he's just a hobby photographer and is just trying trying to get a good shot with the tripod. The man then exclaims... just a hobbiest? You have a tripod so your a professional and I charge extra for that! So... if you have a 'real professional camera' *eyeroll* and a 'professional tripod' *eyeroll* hold on to your money and head into the Smokies where it's free. read more

Looks cool and different from the outside, but there wasn't much to do besides gem mining and look at the waterfall which was beautiful. read more

Friendly Falls - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

I Love this Beautiful Place. We are Blessed. Have visited many times. A Great break on motorcycle charity rides

"Friendly Falls" Friendly is not exactly the words that I would use to describe this place. Me and my sister were going to stop by and take photos of the waterfall with a tripod. While doing so the owner came up to us and started yelling at us telling us we could not be there to take pictures with a tripod. Apparently he does not like whenever people take pictures with tripod. As we complied and started leaving he followed us out all the way up the ramp until we got to the door we kindly ask him are you sure you don't want us to pay he replied "No I think it's best if you just leave." Which we proceeded to do me and my sister were still the little bit shaken up over this but I just wanna inform anyone if you're ever thinking about stopping at this place do not service is terrible and the people are terrible not a very kid friendly place. read more

Never had anyone be so rude about a mask. Didn't ask, totally yelled at us. I am not a child and will NEVER stop there again.

Such an incredible gem. We ended up going back THREE TIMES! The beer selection was awesome (you have to try Daycation if you like IPAs and the owner took time to share with us things to do in the area. This is a MUST STOP! read more

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I stopped by with my family and the owner was just a rude nasty person very disrespectful good food but horrible service

What a neat little place this is. It is eclectic and fun to be yet and definitely worth the stop off of Wears Valley. The owner is unique and happy and loves to host. The Falls are beautiful and definitely worth the walk into the fairy garden to see the water. The beer is cold the the atmosphere is whimsical, however if I had to criticize it would be the men you could be just a little bit more than what it is. I thought I would be able to get lunch and was very disappointed when the only 2 lunchable items were trout and pimento cheese sliders. I would even like to see just plain old sandwiches to go with my beer. I will be back, and enjoy the scenery. read more

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My husband and I stopped by to see the waterfall and was told we could not enter because i had a Rosie the Riveter Trump shirt on. We could come back when i change my shirt and my husband removes his MAGA hat. Whoever was at the store was rude!! Is everything now political?!!! read more

My hippie heart loved everything about this place! What a fun quirky little stop. After a long day of tubing in Townsend we needed something to snack on before dinner. We got the app platter and it was so good! The pimento cheese was my favorite. The falls are beautiful and after our snack we decided to do some gem mining bc i'm basically a child and it was so fun! read more

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Kitschy place with lots to look at and do especially for kids. Great place for a beer and light snack to listen to water falls read more

Friendly Falls - It was a kitschy place with lots to look at a great waterfall and a light snack and beer. - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Sevierville, Tennessee

If you like pimento spread, then definitely get theirs!!!! It's absolutely amazing!!! read more

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3 Star burger, 4 star fries, 3 service and a 5 star view. Not sure this place would standout if it wasn't for the view. The falls are amazing. The burger was just run of the mill, middle of the road burger. Seems to be a premade patty but couldn't tell as it was nicely seasoned. Being the burger expert that I clam to be. This is just an okay burger. I wouldn't go out of my way for this burger. The fries were nice though. Now one is going to go somewhere just for fries though unless it is amazing. I would recommend this place purely on view alone but the food isn't bad either. read more

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Was excited to eat at this cute little restaurant, but all they serve is hot dogs, brats, and chips with dip.

When you leave a bad review the owner tries to say you haven't been to his place of business. Let me be clear, Bob. Since I can't respond to your response on my review, I will do so here. I have been to Friendly Falls many times as we owned a rental property in the Valley and would recommend your place to friends and guest. We used to come all the time and enjoy the property when you had an actual menu of burgers, fries, smoked tuna, etc. As time went on we begin to see changes in the menu and how you treated your customers and started charging to see the falls. Sorry I don't know the lady's name behind the counter (with the purple hair), but in the beginning of us coming she was nice but each time we came she seemed to be more and more rude to customers. Then all the sudden the menu that was offered was snack type food which was disappointing. I am not part of the "cancel" culture as you accused in your response to my review. What I am a part of is respecting people even if it does not align with my own personal views. What I am a part of is standing up for our Country and what it was founded on. You preach love and acceptance all over your property but all you do is spew vile hate. It is obvious in your response to the reviews that is left for your business when people are telling the truth about how they are treated when they try to spend money at your place of business. So with that being said, Bob, you need to learn to respect that your patrons may have other views than you and when you are running a business you have to accept that and serve your customers. If you are not willing to do so then you may want to find something else to do for a living. read more

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UN-FRIENDLY FALLS - Stopped for family fun & to try to support a small local business... instead we were HARASSED by the owner who was VERBALLY ABUSIVE to my CHILD because the owner did not like my child's hat. Nothing was mentioned about the hat when we entered, asked questions, and paid our $$. Instead the clearly mentally unstable and intolerant "owner" harnessed a child and acted like he wanted to fight. We were nothing but polite and left when it was made clear that we were not welcome. My child was more respectful than the owner who was completely out line. He even following us out to the parking lot, where other visitors were giving my child comfort after the abuse that had been directed at him. If you want a safe environment for your family to have fun... don't stop here. Clearly UN-FRIENDLY FALLS!! Signs say peace & love but owner is creating a TOXIC environment. Find family fun elsewhere. read more

Super fun roadside stop. Very hippyish, great food and a lovely setting. Pulled pork sandwich was great as was the fish. Friendly owner working the place, too. We'll be back! read more

We almost didn't stop because it looks like a tourist trap. Behind the fence, it's a surprisingly quiet spot along the creek. Not much on the menu but the pulled pork sandwich was better than average and the smoked trout was surprisingly good. Some fun stuff to look at, and a nice spot down by the creek to eat your lunch if you want. The staff was super friendly and gave us some pointers on other spots to visit. A small sampling of craft beers makes this a viable spot for an afternoon drink on your way back to your cabin. If you are looking for an out of the way spot in the Pigeon Forge area, this is a great one. One note if you have people in your group that are picky is that the only bathroom is a port o let. Our group reported that it was clean. Stop in this little spot if you want a change of pace from the strip of pigeon forge. You won't regret it. read more

I came to this place because the owner responses to the one star reviews were one of the best things I've seen on Yelp. I'm so happy to be able to support a business like this. The proprietors are very friendly, and they have a cool little shop with crystals, incense, sage, gem mining buckets to go through, and more! They have fun little mystery bags that I highly recommend, if you like surprises and truly want to smile. In mine I got a Belgian coin from 1921, an obsidian arrowhead, a smiley face stamp, a raw gemstone, a vintage baseball card, and a shark tooth pendant! Not only that but the area down the walkway is really beautiful and quiet, and the whole place has the best energy. If you're familiar with the area, all of that frenetic energy from Pigeon Forge isn't here at all. It's peaceful and welcoming. It's so lovely that they are able to have this space for people to be able to stop and breathe. read more

Took the family to Friendly Falls and as soon as we pulled up too the place we got out and walked to the entrance and a man came up to us and told me to change my mask and shirt before we could enter. I was wearing a Donald Trump mask and a pigeon forge confederate distillery t shirt. Not my loss he is the one losing money read more

Get away from the commercialism of Pigeon Forge and stop by here for 1/2 hour to an hour. Very small menu but the sampler we got (pimento cheese, guacamole, hummus, carrots and cucumbers) was nice. The tortilla chips were a little stale. Canned beer, cider, and soda is available, as well. We saw another couple "mining" for gems from a pre-filled bucket. Fortunately, you come for the view and the charm. The waterfall is an unexpected surprise. You can wade in a small portion of the stream, feed the chickens ($), and maybe see a snake. read more

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