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Where To "Shine" in the Smokies

Look, there's two kinds of "shine" in this world - a vaguely psychic power as introduced to us by Stephen King and the kind of "shine" which brings a lot of people to the Smoky Mountains nowadays. You

Where To "Shine" in the Smokies

Where To "Shine" in the Smokies

Look, there's two kinds of "shine" in this world - a vaguely psychic power as introduced to us by Stephen King and the kind of "shine" which brings a lot of people to the Smoky Mountains nowadays. You know what we're talking about: Mountain Dew! White Lightning! Hooch! Blue Ruin! Moonshine, fellers! Some years ago, the Smoky Mountains became home to the first legal moonshine distillery in the state and to say it was a big hit really, REALLY undersells it. A lot of the new developments you've seen in the Smokies for at least the last half decade can be traced back to the tourism brought in by the now-established spirits industry that came very shortly after. Now you can barely throw a stone in any direction without hitting a distillery (which, yeah, don't do that - they might explode) and those who have become fans of the many, many kinds of moonshine available in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, as well as those who haven't been here to check them out at all will find something useful in today's article where we detail for you where you can get your "shine" on here in the Smokies! Let's start:

www.olesmoky.com Flavors: Moonshine Cherries, Moonshine Peaches, Harley-Davidson Road House Customs,  Blue Flame, Lemon Drop, Hunch Punch Lightnin', Apple Pie, Pineapple, Mountain Java and more!

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www.oldforgedistillery.com Flavors: 1830 Original, 1830 Original Distiller's Blend, 1830 Original Miller's Blend, Chocolate, French Toast, Coffee, Blackberry, Lemon, Apple Pie, Peach, Cinnamon, Vanilla Bean and more!

Ole Smoky Moonshine

www.tnxxxmoonshine.com Flavors: Muscadine, Honey-Do-Me (!!!), Small Batch Corn Whiskey, Apple Pie, Blue Houdini, Small Batch Rye Whiskey, Moonshine Cherries, Coffee, Moonshine Peaches and more!

www.smithcreekmoonshine.com Flavors: Sweet Tea, Peach, Apple Pie, Chocolate Silk, Strawberry Shortcake, Orange Cream, Lemon Lime, Butter Cake, Ginger Snap and more!

www.tennesseelegend.com Flavors: Apple Pie Moonshine, Blackberry Moonshine, Grape Moonshine, Coffee Moonshine, White Lightning - Tennessee Moonshine, various whiskeys, and creams.

Old Forge Distillery

www.thunderroaddistillery.com Flavors: Tennessee Frost, Apple Pie, Autumn Flame, Banana Shine, Blackberry Bramble, Cinnamon Bonfire, Little River Cinnamon, Pumpkin Patch, Red Haven Peach and more.

https://sevierdistilling.com/ Flavors: Silver Cloud Tennessee Sour Mash Jar, Mint Condition Peppermint, Jim Tom Hedrick's Unaged Rye, Mark & Digger's Rye (Apple), Root Beer, Pina Colada, Appalachian Apple Pie and more!

These distilleries are spread throughout Sevier County, but the cabins we have at Bear Camp Cabins are convenient to them and practically everything else you want to see in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville! Find the cabin for you at our cabin index page here: FIND A CABIN

These distilleries are spread throughout Sevier County, but the cabins we have at Bear Camp Cabins are convenient to them and practically everything else you want to see in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville! Find the cabin for you at our cabin index page here: FIND A CABIN

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Insider Tip: For the best experience at Where To "Shine" in the Smokies, try visiting on a weekday morning to avoid the biggest crowds. The Smoky Mountains area gets especially busy during fall foliage season and summer holidays.

Where to Stay

The best way to experience Smoky Mountains and the Smoky Mountains is from the comfort of a private cabin. Our cabin communities offer everything from cozy couples retreats to large family lodges, all with stunning mountain views, hot tubs, and full kitchens. Browse our community guides to find the perfect base for your Smoky Mountains adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Smoky Mountains offers an incredible variety of activities including world-class attractions, outdoor adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, excellent dining, shopping, and family entertainment. Popular activities include hiking, visiting Dollywood, exploring the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts Community, and enjoying scenic mountain drives.

Cabin rentals are the most popular and authentic accommodation choice in the Smoky Mountains. Cabin communities in Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas offer everything from cozy couples retreats to large group lodges with hot tubs, mountain views, and full kitchens. Browse our cabin communities guide for detailed options.

The Smoky Mountains are beautiful year-round. Fall (October-November) brings spectacular foliage, spring (April-May) features wildflower blooms, summer offers the most activities and longest days, and winter provides peaceful solitude with occasional snow. Each season has its own charm and events.

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