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.

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.

If you are a candle lover, you need to check this place out. Homemade candles all designed in this…read morelittle shop. Walked in, and thought.. wow! This place is very nostalgic. It reminded me of my childhood. I used to see sculpt candles everywhere. So anything you can think of, they have! Animals, plants, Christmas, food, dolls, and more! I was excited to see that they also make soy scented candles. I purchased the French vanilla (because it's my Mr.'s fave scent) and Crème Brûlée. I also bought a black bear candle for my friend. If you are using credit card, there is a $5.00 Minimum. I didn't see any signs if they offered classes. I really enjoyed looking around! It's worth checking them out! Pricing is definitely reasonable.

One star. The elderly lady there was not very friendly. We intended buying several candles, but her…read moreharsh response to my kid just simply touching a candle angered me. I was there supervising my kid while this took place, and this woman could have taken a nicer approach, and we would have understood. As a result, we opted to not buy anything. I might add, we weren't even welcomed by this lady when we arrived, despite bumping into her coming into an empty store. My wife immediately noticed, how this lady watched us like a hawk just because we had two young girls - appears this "lady" doesn't like children very much. Don't go there if you have children, you won't be welcomed.

This is a must stop in place! If you want to see an old school store this is it. Prices for items,…read morefood, etc are very very good. For example 2 heaping scoops of ice cream on a waffle cone was $4.99! 2 bottled waters were $2.14, when is the last time you got waters for that amount in a gas station or roadside store. Also picked up an iron patch since I collect them, it was only $3.99. We tried the blackberry cobbler, and black cherry flavored ice cream. Both were delicious. It was also hopping from people in the know about this ice cream spot. The staff was also very friendly. This was our first time ever visiting the smokies. So we asked what we should see with our short time in the area. She recommended a few of the trails and falls, but she mainly said we should she cades cove. We took her advise and she was right. It was beautiful and worth the drive. Definitely don't pass this place stop in and have an ice cream. FYI, another thing we didn't know is that our cell phones did not work out in the smokies, so Google maps was out. Luckily we talked to her and she got us on the right track and we were able to find it. We really appreciated it.

On the road vacationing in TN we found this roadside shop and decided to pop in for a visit. We…read morewere blown away by the number of samples available! They had a variety of unique jams and spreads and different kinds of peanuts and candies to try. I tasted a delicious sweet potato jam - I never would have bought it had I not tried it and experienced how different and good it was! They also had fresh fudge for sale and also for sample. The service was great too, and well, I'll just say "unusual" - you'll just have to go by to see what I mean :) Overall, I would definitely recommend you stop in if you are in the area. We hit up some other shops along the way, but this one was our favorite :)

Cute little candle shop and Christmas store. I popped in to look around after eating lunch at the…read moreApplewood Farmhouse restaurant next door. I love Christmas decorations so I was a little excited to see what they had inside. I saw some cute ornaments but nothing I had to have. The candle shop had some nice looking candles but I didn't want to carry any jars home. The employees were friendly.

It was an awesome shop to browse in before we ate, however when looking at charm bracelets the…read moreemployee who helped us seemed like we were inconveniencing her and proceeded to huff while we asked for a different charm. We came to experience this place and enjoy our vacation and left with a bad feeling.

Found this shop on my way to the bathroom, and so glad that I did. Really nice shop. Watched the…read moreartist make pottery in between sales. Bought several pieces. My favorite was the little soup bowl with the bear in it! I plan to purchase a beautiful pumpkin, can't wait to display that for Halloween!

Telephone number please bought pieces that were broken when shipped. Please help. I lovedd the…read morestore and just want them replaced.

This was such a great shop hidden near the end of the main strip. The owner was so friendly and…read morehelpful and was able to answer any questions we had - you could tell he takes pride in his work and his products! There were so many scents to choose from in several different forms - candles, soaps, bath bombs, etc. - and I really liked how the bath bomb section had labels saying what each scent was good for (to help you relax, etc.). The trip we just got back from was just my husband and me, but we're going back to Gatlinburg next week with our kids and in-laws and we'll definitely be stopping by here again to introduce everyone else to this shop and collect some more things!

very fast delivery, great smell. good value. I gave them out for Christmas gifts., but haven't had…read moreto use it yet,

Went in without an appointment and the gal was very nice. They have ready-made terrariums that u…read morecan buy off the shelf for $100 , but if u want to make your own, you need to make an appointment. They also seem to have premium, terrarium products for building and maintaining your garden. Cute shop.

This is such a lovely store. It's full of really unique set ups for terrariums and tons of options…read more Everything seemed to be quality. The staff were really so friendly and welcoming, which is largely rare these days. I had a great experience and I'd definitely recommend stopping in if it's something you've been curious about, even for a browse!