WORLD'S GREATEST HAMBURGERS AT FUDDRUCKER'S IN THE SMOKIES

 Fuddruckers offers USDA never frozen, All-American premium cut beef in their 1/3, 1/2 or 2/3 pound burgers that are prepared and served fresh when you order. And great hamburgers are just the start of your Fuddruckers feast.

But let's start with hamburgers. Juicy, delicious, fresh hamburgers on the worlds greatest bun that we bake fresh so they will caress and enhance the worlds greatest hamburger and the other meats that we offer. Then you will adorn this combination with the toppings of your choice from our Build Your Own market fresh produce bar. Fresh tomatoes, lettuce, onions, pico de gallo, cheese sauces and a variety of condiments. You are the master of your burger adornment so be creative and enjoy!




But hamburgers aren't your only choice at Fuddruckers, oh no. There is chicken - grilled or crispy white meat -  hot dogs, chicken tenders and exotics like elk and bison, and veggie burgers, all 100% antibiotic and hormone free. And again, you are the designer with the fresh veggies and toppings on  our Build Your Own bar. Add a delicious salad and a wide-range of sides and you have almost the perfect meal. Almost? Yeah, what about drinks and desserts??


Of course Fudds offers a wide-range of sodas, teas and water, but they are famous for old-fashioned, creamy milk shakes. Now you could combine drink an dessert with a milk shake, but why short-change yourself when you can have both. So finish off that meal and shake and stroll over to the bakery to choose from several shelves of fresh-baked delights. Cookies of all types, brownies, rice krispy treats, ice cream or another shake? Try a different flavor this time. Go ahead, treat yourself!


After filling up at Fuddruckers, go out and explore everything that the Smokies have to offer. Attractions, museums, games, race tracks, ziplines, bungee jumping, haunted houses and more await you in Sevierville, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Find out more and get deals with the BRG App or at http://bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/. Find out the things you want to do and print out a coupon to save money. Enjoy your meal at Fuddruckers and your time in the Smokies!

BEN & JERRYS IN THE SMOKIES SCOOPS UP AWARDS

Ben & Jerry's in Sevierville and Gatlinburg, Tennessee, are know for scooping up great ice cream flavors of their customers, but now they have scooped-up a couple of big awards from Ben and Jerry themselves.

Julie Williams, Lineta and Bill Pritchard, Phyllis Schultz and Matt Gromet are the owner-operators of the Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops in the Smokies, and they received the "Big O" award as the Operator of the Year for ALL of Ben & Jerry's locations. Their stores had wins in sales, operations, community involvement, marketing, cost management and staff development, and everyone at the store had fun setting and meeting goals. Gatlinburg also won the Summer of Specialty Cone contest two weeks in a row.

So if you thought Ben & Jerry's was just a place for great ice cream, ice cream treats and delicious new flavors, you are right! But the people that scoop all of that love LOVE what they are doing and it shows in great customer service, a great recommendations, and a smile when  you walk in. So now that you know a little more about the people behind the scoop, treat yourself to fun and flavors at the Sevierville or Gatlinburg Ben & Jerry's. The 2017 "Big O" Award Winner for ALL of the Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops!

FALL IS A SPECIAL TIME FOR FOOD AND FUN AT THE OLD MILL IN PIGEON FORGE, TN

The Old Mill Restaurant and General Store is a special place to visit, eat and shop any time of year, bu the fall and Christmas seasons are especially  suited to a a visit to the Old Mill and Old Mill Square.
For both seasons the Old Mill area is decorated with the the colors and decor of the season, so to be walking around with leaves falling or snow falling, you can feel that you are in a special place.


First, let's focus on the Fall Food.

Moonshine Cake

Sweet Potato Pecan Bread

For me, Fall Food is turkey and dressing with cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, baked apples and anything sweet, gooey and sinfully delicious. And guess what, The Old Mill Restaurant features these items plus their signature Corn Chowder, biscuits with sweet, rich apple butter and their famous Pecan Pie! And if you want these items and more, simply walk next door to the General Store and pick up the mix-ins to make them yourself, plus the sauces, butters, jellies, jams, honeys to slather on all of the stone-ground grain mixes that you can whip-up in your own kitchen.

Jam Jars

Fruit Slices

Once your breakfast, lunch or dinner cravings are fulfilled, saunter over to the shops in Old Mill Square. You can find dishes for baking those delicious apples, great dinnerware and serving dishes that are hand-made at Old Mill Pigeon River Pottery. If you need other kitchen accessories, or snack and dip mixes, visit the Old Mill Farmhouse Kitchen. Sassafras has unique fashion and jewelry and if you are still needing to satisfy that sweet tooth, get ice cream at the Old Mill Creamery or old-fashioned, homemade sweet treats at the Old Mill Candy Kitchen.

Visit Pigeon Forge in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, and enjoy the change of seasons and all of the delightful treats that go along with changing weather and special holiday times. Prepare for your trip and the changing seasons by visiting the Best Read Guide website to get coupon savings and information on Dining, Shopping, Attractions, Accommodations, Live Theater and more at http://bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/.

ENJOY FALL IN THE SMOKIES - OR ANY SEASON - AT THE COMFORT INN APPLE VALLEY

     Fall is a wonderful time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains cities of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. The weather is moderate, the traffic is lighter, and normally the leaves on the trees in the mountains turn into gorgeous shades of red, yellow, orange and gold. Who could ask for anything more? But you have to be here and you will need a good, comfortable, clean and centrally located place to stay - how about the Comfort Inn Apple Valley?

     Yes there are many good places to stay in the Smokies area but the Comfort Inn Apple Valley is a multiple winner of Choice Hotels Preferred Platinum Award for excellence, has a 4.8 Choice Guest Rating out of 5, and a 97% guest recommendation rate. So the hotel classifies as good, clean and comfortable and they also have top notch amenities. Indoor pool and outdoor heated pool, free hot breakfast, plenty of parking, free Wi-Fi and interior corridors 

to name a few.

   Convenience? Of course. Many of the top live shows are located just down the street, as are well-known and local restaurants like Joe's Crab Shack, Olive Garden and Longhorn Steakhouse. Fast food, a drug store, IHOP and Wal-Mart are up the street, and the outlet shopping mecca of the area, Tanger Outlet Mall, is but a stone's throw from the hotel. More shopping awaits around the corner at Governor's Crossing, and if you are in the mood you can race go-karts at the NASCAR Speedpark or zipline, horseback ride or challenge yourself at a ropes course at Adventure Park. So as you can see, fun, food and bargain hunting is right outside your hotel room door at Comfort Inn Apple Valley.

     So join us for fall fun and make your reservations for Thanksgiving and Christmas to make sure that you have a room at the Comfort Inn Apple Valley. You will be glad that you did. And if you need to get more information about things to do and places to eat and shop, go to the Best Read Guide website at http://bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/, and be sure to print out the money-saving coupons.

HOW ABOUT A GATLINBURG, TN ADVENTURE?

Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is a grand place for a vacation, a couple's weekend, family reunion, wedding or a base for a Smoky Mountain adventure. Establish your base camp at the Greystone Lodge on the River, across the street from Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies.

Gatlinburg has a lot to offer whether you are interested in staying in an historic hotel, a mountainside cabin or a newly renovated hotel like the Greystone Lodge, you can find a quality place to suite your needs. Many of the hotels in town, including the Greystone Lodge, are located downtown allowing visitors to walk the main street to shop, eat or play in the attractions. Gatlinburg is a fun town to stroll up and down the sidewalks along the main street - Highway 411 - as the unique shops, restaurants and many attractions line the road. You can window shop, check out the Hollywood Star Cars, and be tempted with ice cream, caramel corn, and the tempting smells of sausage and onions on the grill and the entree of the day from the varied restaurants along the road.

Now if you are really feeling adventurous, roll down the Spur - the 5-mile stretch of highway between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge - and catch great live entertainment at the Smoky Mountain Opry. Their show features music and dancing of all genres performed by top-notch singers, dancers and musicians. They are assisted with a
live band, special effects including laser lights, pyro, giant video screens, dazzling costumes and high-flying musicians. This is a show you must see!

Catch a great meal at Red Lobster featuring fresh fish, shrimp and lobster dinners, pasta dishes and seasonal specials. The Red Lobster is located on the Parkway less than a mile from the Smoky Mountain Opry.

Begin your Smoky Mountain Adventure at the Best Read Guide website where you will find live show, hotel, restaurant and attraction information and coupons, maps, area information and more. You can also link to the Best Read Guide or Smoky Mountain Lodging Guide Facebook pages for more information and to win tickets and gift cards by participating in the weekly contests. Get to the site by clicking on the following link - www.bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/, and enjoy your adventure!

THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS OFFERS QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT, TOP NOTCH ACCOMMODATIONS AND GREAT EATS

A Smoky Mountain vacation covers all of the bases for a fun, memorable and exciting vacation. You have a wide variety of accommodations from hotels and motels to chalets, condos and mountaintop cabins. Entertainment value is top notch with long-standing productions like Country Tonite, Comedy Barn and Dixie Stampede, to newer productions like Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud and the Soul of Motown. And don't worry about eating as your choices are as varied as the amount of wildflowers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Traditional barbecue, Italian, Chinese, Hamburgers or grade-a prime steak, you can get it all in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.

Putting things together to do is part of the fun of planning a trip to the Smokies. So if you start with a place to stay and you choose to stay in Gatlinburg, the Crossroads Inn & Suites is a hotel that offers a place where the mountains and comfort meet. Crossroads is on the Parkway and they offer updated rooms with King, Queen and Suite options. Other options include in-room Jacuzzi tubs and gas fireplaces, an exercise room, a pool, a free hot breakfast and beautiful mountain views.

One evening plan a trip down the mountain to Pigeon Forge where you can enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment. One of the great Italian restaurants in the area is Johnny Carino's located on the Parkway in the heart of Pigeon Forge. They offer traditional Italian food like Veal and Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti and Homemade Meatballs and 16-Layer Lasagna. There are signature pastas, on-going specialties, pizza, calzones and salads, all accompanied by a great wine list of Italian and California options.

Pigeon Forge has a wide selection of entertainment options and one of the fan-favorites is the Soul of Motown show at the Grand Majestic Theater. This production features a live band and singers who rock-out the great hits of Motown. You get music from older groups like the Drifters and the Platters, modern Motown sounds from the O'Jays and Earth, Wind and Fire, and the Motown legends including The Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5 and Smoky Robinson. You will be singing along and dancing in the aisles at this feel good live show.

There are many packaging options for accommodations, entertainment and dining in the Smokies and you can check out options at www.bestreadguidesmokymountains.com/. The Best Read Guide site can provide information, maps and coupons on attractions, shows, dining, shopping and lodging. Enjoy your vacation to the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee!