First time coming here when exploring the shops of Gatlinburg. This place is great, plenty of great…read morehiking wear and related accessories. Great foot traffic with plenty of fair priced deals. Found some great commemorative stickers to put on my car. Shirts are a bit pricey but it's a great place to get gifts from!

One night of our Tennessee vacation we did a downtown Gatlinburg shopping trip. Located in the…read moreVillage Shops, the day Hiker seemed to be the only hiking store in the tourist part of town. It is a small veteran owned business that has been serving the 11 million annual visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains for the past twenty years. My friend's hiking boots literally fell apart on the mountain so we stopped in to check out what kind of hiking boots they had. Prices seemed reasonable and they had a good selection. A salesperson spent some time talking to my friend and showing her the differences between the boots. In addition to hiking boots they carry anything a day hiker could need or want. They had a large selection of T-shirts, hiking gear including hats, ponchos which I really wish we had brought earlier when we got hit by a sudden rain storm, bug spray, sunblock, water bottles, backpacks, walking sticks, and anything else you could possibly want. If you forgot it, they got it! The Day Hiker is conveniently located a half mile from the entrance of Great Smoky Mountains National Park where some of the best hiking trails in the country await you.

My husband and I were very impressed with Kristen Hill. She was very helpful in making our…read moredecision with our Hoka shoes purchases. She was very knowledgeable. And to top it off she was very nice!!! :) Thank you again Kristen!!! Ron and Suzie Holmes

I actually went here to attend a photography workshop/lecture, which was simply incredible! The 2…read morespeakers were talented and well-established in their field. I couldn't believe this was a free event. The shop looked great, too, though I didn't buy anything. There were lots of familiar brands and a larger inventory than I expected. The bike shop in the back also had a bar if you wanted to grab a beer. The staff was all really welcoming. If you need any outdoor clothing or gear, I suggest stopping by.

What a great little place. Wanted to do a short hike in the Smoky's but didn't have my trekking…read morepoles along. (Can't take them in carry-on, TSA rules) Had hoped to rent some here. Nice man working there just let me borrow one for the day. Wouldn't accept money or even a security deposit. Enjoyable hike he recommended up to the Grotto Trail. We returned the pole before closing, even tho it would've been ok to bring it back the next morning. Enjoyed talking with owner and his wife. Worth dropping in! Really appreciated the southern hospitality.

Just visited again and it's still AWESOME! Hikey Mikeys makes hiking in the Smokies a fantastic…read moreexperience. Visit this shop and make the most out of your trip to the Smokies.

Little River Outfitters is a bit of a hidden gem. We decided to visit while we were staying in…read moreGatlinburg, since I've gotten the itch to get back into fly fishing after a 20+ year hiatus. Dennis welcomed my wife and I as soon as we walked in the door and after I explained my situation and target types of waters he took me straight to the perfect affordable setup. He expertly answered my questions and refrained from trying to upsell me to the readily available much more expensive options. Once we'd made our choices he left us to wander the store browsing. In the end I walked out with a nice rod and reel combo, a few extra leads and tippets and a big smile on my face. If you a tired of the big stores where they treat you more like money bags than fellow anglers, check out Little River Outfitters. It's well worth the drive and the personal and very knowledgeable service.

First of all, this shop is AMAZING!!!!!!! I am 10 years old just starting fly fishing and fly tying…read morethey are very very nice, respectful, and knowledgeable! They gave me a bunch of stickers and even fly tying materials! And even a trout stuffed animal and they put Velcro on it so I could practice casting!!!! They were very kind to me and my dad VERYY GOOD SELECTION from reels and rods to fly tying materials they have benches and fly vises and bobbins and tools very good selection honestly they have whole floor of fly tying materials and a trout hatchery very good prices too!!!!!! Over all just a great shop with amazing employees!! I love em and can't wait to go back

A great place to find some high end outdoor gear. A perfect store for all your hiking and fishing…read moreneeds. We bought a few shirts for our adventures!

Larry was awesome! Him and the entire staff were super helpful and very personable! Larry and the…read morestaff were very knowledgeable about everything! If you're new to fly fishing or a pro, 10/10 recommend stopping by!

Great quick bite and very cost effective. More sandwich than I needed. Ordering process is weak and…read morecould use help. However the people are like your family when you walk in. Cool place when your passing though the national park. Feels like an old store from the 80s and nothing has changed.

We stopped in Old Dad's to grab sandwiches to take on a picnic. But it was almost lunchtime so we…read moredecided to just eat there. We got our sandwiches hot. A turkey and cheese, and a club. Here's the thing, it was basic sandwiches. But sometimes a well made basic sandwich really hits the spot. And these did. So it was a good lunch, decent price (considering where we were). If you need to get a picnic together definitely check it out.

My husband and I stopped in for an iced coffee on our way to Pigeon Forge and were incredibly…read morepleased. Coffee was fresh, decently strong (not weak, not overpowering or bitter) with some slightly fruity notes, overall very enjoyable. The owner mentioned the coffee is sourced from a local roaster in Knoxville, which I hope to find again sometime as I'd love to experience some of their other blends. The attached store was nice, husband picked up a shirt and I was tempted by the hiking shoes. I recommend checking it out if you're in the area.

Super nice young family that works it, I order a latte and my husband a chai latte and they were…read moreweak. We like our drinks a bit stronger than that. I loved the store. It was very cool and had lots of merchandise that was unique.

I didn't shop in the store but instead stopped in for a beer. It has lots of outdoor seating on…read morepicnic tables. Dog friendly. A good place to take a break while walking around downtown. Staff was very nice and beer was good.

BLUF: A store featuring quality outdoor gear that is uniquely connected to a taproom…read more Generally the best stores in Bryson City are on Main Street, not Everett Street. Specifically, I am a big fan of the BC stores including BC Outdoors, BC Market on the Square and BC Bakery. Regarding Bryson City Outdoors, they are connected to a tap hours so gear on the left and beer on the right. What's not to love? If you don't love beer they have wine too! Much to my surprise, I skipped the beer and went for gear. After perusing fleece jackets, hiking shoes, headlamps and the such, I landed on a new pair of socks. Not that I needed anything but the employees were so kind I just had to support this local business somehow. Hmm, maybe I should have gotten a pint after all. Lots of good stuff and quality brands for the whole family - all nicely organized. Overall, a great place located on the corner of Main Street and Everett. Most definitely one of the best stores in town.