Best Museums in Maggie Valley

"From Hollywood A-listers and music superstars to the iconic Great Ape of Pigeon Forge, enjoy some majorly lifelike characters at Pigeon Forge’s Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center. Besides some mighty familiar faces, you’ll have the option of experiencing such attractions as the zombie-fied Outbreak: Dread the Undead, the Save the Princess quest to rescue Princess Hannah, and the 5D theater adventure Castle of Chaos, which arms you with your own laser blaster."

"When was the last time you walked the red carpet with an A-List star or stepped into the spotlight with Hollywood royalty?. Visit the Hollywood Wax Museum for your chance to pose with your favorites using fun props and costumes for the best pics from your vacation!. Swooning is totally in order as you catch a Hollywood hunk or leading lady looking right at you."

"If you like reading the Guinness World Records books, you will love the Guinness World Records Adventure!. The first half of this museum is dedicated to the incredible men and women who have set and broken world records. In the second half of the museum, guests will enjoy an arcade-like atmosphere filled with interactive games and challenges."

"See hundreds of exhibits at the Guinness World Records Adventure!. As one of the new Ripley’s attractions in Gatlinburg, it’s sure to be popular and something you don’t want to miss!. They also have trivia, galleries, authentic memorabilia, and a ton of displays for you to see."

"Explore the timeless faces of Southern Appalachian mountain folk and the rural farmers in the pencil and paint artwork at the Paul Murray Gallery!. This art gallery is located on Gatlinburg’s historic 8-mile loop road and is one of the highlights of the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community. Artist Paul Murray records the timeless faces of the pioneer lifestyle, and he has several art collections available, including the Appalachia Series, Mirrored Souls Collection, the Ouellette Series and The Last of the Legend Series."

"The Paul Murray Studio & Gallery displays the work of one of Gatlinburg’s most accomplished artists. After dropping out of school at age 13, Paul Murray became a professional painter and sketch artist. Murray’s work focuses on the rural residents of the Appalachian mountains."

"Boasting beautiful pieces from some of the area’s most esteemed artists, Master’s Editions on the Island brings fine art to Pigeon Forge. Top artists highlighted in this store include Jess Wathen, Abraham Hunter, and Rod Chase."

"If you are looking for the perfect photograph to bring home that captures the magic of the Great Smoky Mountains, look no further than William Britten Photography!. The images at this gallery express the heart and soul of the Smokies throughout the different seasons of the year. Whether you want a photograph that depicts the stunning fall foliage or a winter scene of snow covered peaks, you can find it at William Britten Photography in the Morning Mist Village shopping area!"

"Showcasing the talents of fourth- and fifth-generation woodworkers and carvers, the Wood Whittlers is the oldest continuously running craft studio in Gatlinburg, having been established by Shirl Compton back in 1944."

"Stillwater Cold Brew Coffee may be the most unique coffee shop in Gatlinburg. This company uses fresh mountain spring water to cold brew high-quality coffee, which is extra smooth and has 67% less acidity than traditionally brewed coffee. All of the coffee at Stillwater can be served iced or hot and the Coffee Bar’s friendly staff will let you sample a variety of flavors so you can find one that you love."

"If you struggle to resist the urge to lick the spoon when baking, you can safely indulge your love of cookie dough at this wonderful destination. Perfectly named, this shop easily inspires a sense of bliss in cookie dough lovers, who appreciate its vast selection of flavors. Whether you favor chocolate chip, peanut butter, or snickerdoodle cookies, you can find a dough-based version that will combine perfectly with vanilla or chocolate ice cream."

"You’ll be able to easily find souvenirs from gift shops in this area, like airbrush shirts. Want to do something cheesy yet fun?. Get an old-time picture taken of you and your family!"

"We all love sandwiches and soup, but ever wonder the origins of these delectable food?. The origin of the word sandwich may have been created from a story about John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. He asked to be served meat between slices of bread in order not to be interrupted from his gambling game, thus making the sandwich popular."

"A great place to go if you want to eat like a local is the Old Mill Pottery House Cafe and Grill. They serve southern cafe-style food. Some popular dishes are the pimento cheese sandwich, spinach and mushroom quiche, and spinach and strawberry salad."

"Located far from the center of Whittier, Taco Bell is a really good low-priced Fast Food Restaurant. You can get Mexican food in the Fast Food Restaurant. Taco Bell is a a great place for Family-Friendly Dining and Late Night Dining."