Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Wears Valley

"The University of Tennessee is a whole lot more than screaming football fans and sophisticated academics roaming the quads. It’s also home to one of the most beautiful gardens in the state. Run by UT’s agriculture program, the gardens are a proof of concept for many of the plants that the university is either trying to preserve or promote the use of, from native grasses to fruit trees."

"Scooter rentals and ice cream might not seem like a typical combination, but both can be found at Maypops. If nothing else, this unique shop is worth checking out for the sake of its friendly atmosphere, where you’ll find soda bottle chandeliers and plenty of samples. If you’re like most visitors, you won’t be able to resist Maypops’ ice cream, donuts, and cupcakes."

"Mayfield Dairy Bar is located right on the Parkway and specializes in creatively flavored ice cream that will bring a smile to your face!. You can decide from all your favorite Mayfield ice cream flavors, like Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry and Moose Tracks. No matter what flavor you decide on, you’ll get the true taste of Southern homemade ice cream!"

"If you want a scoop of a favorite flavor you know and love, head to the Mayfield Dairy Bar. They have every flavor imaginable, from vanilla to moose tracks. Not only will you find ice cream cones, milkshakes, and sundaes, you will also find slushies, deep fried oreos, and more!"

"Harpoon Harry’s has one of the best seafood dinners in Pigeon Forge. Always fresh and always full of flavor!. Popular menu items here include sushi, shrimp any way you like, crab legs, lobster mac and cheese, oysters, and so much more!"

"Harpoon Harry’s features quality seafood, crab buckets, lobster, burgers and sandwiches at an affordable price. Harpoon Harry’s reservations are available on Resy. Click here to reserve your table."

"At Reagan Terrace Mall, you’ll be able to grab novelty stuff from souvenir stores, like t-shirts, mugs, and keychains. There’s even a store just for sports collectibles. The scent of fudge wafting from The Fudge Shoppe will make you want to buy some."

"Constructed in 1830, this historic gristmill has been grinding grain into flour for close to two centuries. Today, The Old Mill Square features a number of wonderful shops that showcase the famous gristmill’s freshly ground products. At The Old Mill General Store and The Old Mill Farmhouse Kitchen, visitors can pick up flour, grits, cornmeal, specialty mixes, and other pantry items."

"The Old Mill Square is a charming shopping area built around The Old Mill, Pigeon Forge’s most famous landmark!. The historic gristmill has been in operation since 1830, and many of its products are sold in the square. For example, The Old Mill General Store sells a variety of flours, and pancake and specialty mixes."

"For great deals on boots for the whole family, you’ll want to visit Boot Factory Outlet, located just minutes from the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The outlet has more than 20,000 pairs of boots in stock and carries brands such as Wolverine, Rocky, Sterling River and more!. You’ll find everything from hiking boots to fashion boots at Boot Factory Outlet."

"For boots’ lovers, a visit to the Boot Factory Outlet near Gatlinburg is a must. Located just a couple of minutes from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this store is a great place to stock up on boots during a visit to the area. No matter when you come, you will find bargains galore."

"Experience one of the more unique shopping options in Pigeon Forge—the Boot Factory Outlet. This shop always rocks “buy one pair, get two pair free” deals that will knock your boots off!. You can walk away with a pair for hiking the mountains, a pair for some traditional dancing, and a pair for a friend."