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.

We have been visiting every year since 1980, and always have a Grande Time…read more Travel Tip: try to avoid if tourist buses are present. The Apple Barn & Cider Mill is a great preview for surrounding shops. Must visit.

Our attention was caught and we just had to stop when we saw a guy doing some wood carving with a…read morechainsaw! There's a small convenience store for picking up some needed essentials to take camping or to your cabin, but the show stopper is certainly the guy creating all the carved wood items. He had a whole slew of creations, but in the end we picked up a Smokey mountain bear for our front step. This is worth a stop. Awesome creations at a reasonable price!!

Always friendly. You can get Benton's bacon here slab or sliced. Neat trinkets and antiques. Stop…read moreon by.

Don't skip this! Even if you don't love Moon Pie you gotta check this place out. They have all…read morekinds of cool stuff. People are nice and friendly. They offer a free mini moon pie to every customer which is super cool. They also have a large selection of fun soda flavors.

Love this shop…read more... Years ago was one of few shops selling Mon Pies; however, now available near home. Nice parking lot. Clean and up to date shop. Lots to view in addition to moon pies.... We'll be back every year

This is my favorite store to visit when we vacation in the area! I always find tasteful decor and…read morestylish clothing! My husband loves looking for unique and functional knives, and we usually grab a coffee and treat from the Cafe. The staff is always helpful and polite. Definitely check them out!

Fantastic coffee stop that became much more when we stepped inside. Great group of people and very…read morefriendly. Really enjoyed the collection that had and well decorated. Definitely recommend stopping if you are in the area.

We had guests who came over after stopping and getting some pizzas at this place. Two pizzas not…read morevery big for $50 seemed like an awful lot. Pizzas themselves were okay, but not great. We debated if they were frozen pizzas. Not i.pressed.

Y'all!!!! Don't walk but run to this amazing establishment. Best pizza I've ate in a very long…read moretime. We absolutely loved it. Great variety of ice cream too!

We love coming here to do selfies with Paula Deen herself!…read more Such a nice store with such great stuff and friendly staff! "Hey Yall!"

Nice shop, but nothing special. I love Paula Deen, but the shop was definitely more of a tourist…read moreshop.

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.

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.

I was here today Aug 1. I go every year that we visit…read moregatlinburg. The staff is very friendly and they have so much more than jelly They have sauces, dressings, salsa, pickles, and soup and dip mixes. Great place to get gifts that Is different and they will enjoy..​

This place was really great and worth checking out! I nearly passed up on this establishment too…read morebut I bought a variety of jams to take home. Trying the moonshine jam was really good so I bought that. I was intrigued that they got pickles too. Everything here is at a fair price too! Great place worth your time! Tons of jam you've never heard of.