Pepper Palace is the place if you are looking for that special hot sauce or seasoning. Talk about…read morea food explosion for your mouth! I was able to sample quite a few seasonings and settled on the Mango Chili Lime and The Reaper seasonings. These make great gifts for the foodie in your life. Very impressed with the store layout. Open and very orderly and the employee uber friendly.

Every time my husband and I travel, we are always on the lookout for a Pepper Palace…read more This location is on The Island of Pigeon Forge, tucked away on the right hand side down the walkway when you come in from the tram. We were greeted by all of the employees and were helped out with some recommendations and tastings. They weren't pushy but very helpful with finding new flavors. We love Pepper Palace and always buy hot sauce from them. We ended up picking 3 bottles and one of the employees told us that there was a buy 3 get 1 free promo. It wasn't listed on any signs so we were very grateful that she told us about it! This was definitely one of the best Pepper Palace experiences we have ever had. 10/10 wonderful staff! And you can never go wrong with their hot sauce flavors!

Very knowledgeable staff, have used this facility on three different occasions for three different…read moreailments and the holistic treatment worked each time.

Nice selection and not expensive like some other places. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly…read morestaff. Will be going back for all my needs. In a great location with a lot of general shopping options just minutes away.

The service was quick and on point. The food could have been better. Got the big cinnamon roll an…read moreappetizer. Looked great but was definitely stale. Except that fresh out of the oven and got hit stale. Order the fried bologna sandwich and it was alright. Lettuce a 1 slice of tomato comes on the side, but not enough for the whole sandwich. Got pinto bean soup, yeah I said soup because there was barely and beans in it. They can do better. We ate here last year and it was fantastic but now it's alright.

Can get some good cooking ideas here .We picked a few homemade soup mixes and some local honey.I…read morealso picked up some pineapple habanero Jelly.Some good coming meals for The Working Man Review.

While on vacation I happened to stubble onto this store. What a find it turned out to be. I found…read morethe atmosphere to be relaxing and exciting. I loved discovering all the different teas and spices. Staff were so approachable and helpful. I truly recommend this establishment.

This is a great location with a fantastic selection of things that look and smell so good!…read moreUnfortunately, the few times I've been in... about 10 minutes and not one employee even acknowledges my existence. It was not busy, one of two customers in the store. Not inclined to return as customer service is what makes it or breaks it for me.

Everyone should visit this store!! They have a wealth of information and resources that are…read moreguaranteed to improve your health and quality of life. I can't wait honestly say that this place has done me more good and made me healthier than my doctors have!!

Absolutely a blessed place to find the help we have needed for so many issues, from sleep…read moredeprivation to serious debilitating colitis. I trust their wisdom and knowledge. we are grateful God sent us there.

For tea lovers this is the place to visit if you are in town. The store is quaint in the owner is…read moresuper friendly and knows pretty much everything about tea and dpices. I was even able to buy some bourbon honey here, but I will have to let you know how it is at a later date. Definitely recommend!

When we visit the Pigeon Forge area, we always make sure to stop by to purchase a custom made tea…read morebeverage from here. They are delicious and the people inside are very nice!

Absolutely a MUST SEE stop. We could have easily spent a half a day here and we basically did…read more They have a big parking lot- easy to get to. It's so well priced, skip all the other junk souvenir shops and come here. The meeting of the live bears for just a couple bucks was amazing. They look well taken care of, and the kids loved it. The bears loved the apples you can feed. The arcade was a hit! The staff was soo friendly. This is a must see. I'm serious. Next to it is the gem mining which was top tier and really well priced and good value. Then next to that is this cute photo op / selfie area. (Free) I think it was called Bigfoot's country barn. You can literally stay parked at the three bears and just walk a few steps to see both. Very very cool!!!

This spot has a little bit of EVERYTHING. Including the most helpful marketing team member named…read moreShawn. He saw bestie & I around back taking a pic of her Jeep and of her and he offered to take a pic for us. He was so generous and kind, definitely an asset to Three Bears. I'd give him a raise if I was his boss just based on our parking lot interaction with him. Bestie & I found Jeep gear for both of our Jeeps, I found porch decorations & Christmas items. A trip worthy of stopping in. Prices were reasonable as well.

I moved here from the west coast and my neighbors all suggested I come here. When I walked in, it…read morewas an immediate love at first sight for me. The options I couldn't find were all here. I love the grains and produce. The hot meals and deli were great. I loved the lil bread section and my favorite is the olive bread. I always grab a few of yerbs here and a meal. Mostly, I appreciate all the vegetarian friendly options here and so far, what I've gotten has been great. The workers here are always helpful and smiling. I noticed how much happier the shoppers are inside too.

Market is fantastic, daily hot vegan items posted daily (including breakfast which is always the…read morehardest) For vegans like us on vacation this place was the perfect place for us to fuel up for our road trip. Bought a few hot items (popcorn tofu is the truth) and stuff to take back to the hotel. Thank you Three Rivers for being there for us

Our first visit to Tonya Rea's and we're instant fans. With the many coffee shops the world offers,…read moreit's always refreshing and cherished to find a spot that focuses on tea. Shoutout to the wonderful, kind, and knowledgeable Holly, who assisted us for our visit. Their tea is high-quality, and you can taste the care that goes into crafting each cup. The atmosphere of the shop is welcoming, homey, and the people here are so nice and knowledgeable about the products they carry and offer. Loved seeing the different items for sale that are created by various local artisans, too. There is plenty of cozy seating inside as well as a few dog friendly patio tables outside. The visit was relaxed and enjoyable - really a perfect place to unwind with your favorite cuppa. We thoroughly enjoyed the "Knox Fog" (a delicious take on a London Fog) and the "Butter Pecan Latte" (which was SO GOOD with nutty tones). If you're a fan of tea or looking to try something new, I highly recommend stopping by Tonya Rea's Herbal Tea Shop. You won't be disappointed!

Tonya and Holly were so helpful in suggesting what tea to choose on this dreary day. I ended up…read morepicking the hot chai latte and my friend chose the lavender lemonade. We both loved our selections. My friend liked the lavender lemonade so much, that she ordered a second one to take home. They sell loose leaf tea, tinctures, lotions, bath steamers, and so much more. The tea room is decorated so sweetly with string lights and lots of green and lush plants which gives it a very calming and homey feel. We spent a few hours enjoying our tea. They have coloring pencils on their tables and provide complimentary coloring pages. There is limited parking right in front, but we snagged a spot no problem. Can't wait to come back here to try some more of their tea flavors!

The Apple Barn & Cider Mill was such a fun find during my time in the Smoky Mountains! What makes…read morethis place special is that it isn't just somewhere to run in, buy something, and leave. The entire property feels like a destination worth taking the time to explore. I loved the relaxed, old-fashioned atmosphere. There's something wonderfully nostalgic about visiting a place centered around apples, cider, country shops, and Smoky Mountain hospitality. Give yourself time to wander because there is more to see here than you might expect. For me, places like this are part of what makes traveling memorable. The big attractions may get most of the attention around Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, but I also love finding stops with their own personality and sense of place. The Apple Barn definitely has both. It's a great addition to a Smoky Mountains itinerary, especially if you enjoy discovering local flavors, browsing for something unique to take home, or simply finding an interesting place away from the area's larger attractions. I also found plenty of charming details that caught my photographer's eye, which always makes a stop even more enjoyable for me. Definitely worth allowing some extra time for this one rather than treating it as a quick stop. I'd gladly return the next time my travels bring me back to the Smokies!

Some attractions sell an experience…read more Some sell a product. The Apple Barn Cider Mill somehow manages to do both. What started as a simple stop turned into one of the more enjoyable experiences of our trip. The star of the visit was our guide, who took us on a cider journey through the various flavors and offerings. She was friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy what she was doing. She answered questions, explained the differences between the ciders, and made the tasting experience fun instead of feeling like a sales pitch. And since there's a chance she might somehow see this review: Happy 40th Birthday! Sorry I forgot your name, but your hospitality certainly wasn't forgettable. Now let's talk about the cider. Excellent. There was a large variety of flavors available to sample, making it easy to compare styles and find a favorite. Whether you're new to cider or consider yourself a seasoned enthusiast, there's enough variety here to keep things interesting. After sampling our way through the lineup, we wound up purchasing a glass of the original apple cider and enjoyed it outside. And honestly, that's where the experience really came together. Sitting outside with a fresh cider in hand, playing cornhole and Jenga, enjoying the atmosphere, and slowing down for a little while made for a genuinely relaxing afternoon. No rushing. No crowds pushing you along. Just good cider and good company. We also picked up a growler to bring back to the hotel because one thing became very clear during the tasting process: leaving empty-handed would have been a mistake. The Apple Barn Cider Mill does a great job creating an experience that's welcoming, fun, and memorable without feeling overly commercialized. Great cider. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Five stars. And judging by the growler currently waiting back at the hotel, I'm already looking forward to my next visit.