Location: Cosby
Top Things to do in Cosby
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Cosby is an unincorporated community in Cocke and Sevier counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. Although it is not a census-designated place, the ZIP Code Tabulation Area for the ZIP Code (37722) that serves Cosby had a population of 5,201 as of the 2000 U.S. Census. The community has given its name to the northeastern section of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which forms its southern boundary.
Restaurants in Cosby
1. Our Place
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 136 reviews
Unique shop, new & used books, organic coffees, gifts, mugs, concrete statues, dvd's, cd's, souvenirs, walking sticks, candles, t-shirts; locally made items, A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING! Open year round!
Reviewed By Trishaz
Met the owner who came out and greeted my daughter and I as we were perusing the books outside. Went inside for delicious, organic coffee and an eclectic selection of gifts. The book selection was phenomenal and we spent a good amount of time looking through the different genres. Non-fiction, Fiction, kids, movies, games, etc. The owner was friendly, welcoming & helpful. Will definitely stop in again when in the area. A+++
2. Smoky Mountain Adventure Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 132 reviews
Located at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and The Foothills Parkway, we offer an experience you can’t get anywhere else topped with panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains. The best part of this guided tour is YOU get to be in the driver’s seat! Never been off road before? No problem! Our experienced guides will give you all the necessary information to ensure an awesome trip through the woods, complete with stops for photo op’s that will take your breath away. You will also get to take a scenic drive through the area where you can see old settlement cabins, barns and farm land that encompass the heritage of the Smoky Mountain settlers. Once on the mountain, you can stop at scenic overlooks and see all the way to Mount LeConte! All tours include a true off road experience. Our primary tour lasts approximately 2.0 hours. All tours leave from Smoky Mountain Premier RV Resort. Just give us a call for additional details and pricing
3. Mt Cammerer Fire Tower
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By herewewander - Lexington, United States
Loved this hike and ranks highest among our favorites! It’s a little long for some, around 12 miles round trip on the shortest route and closer to 16 on the longer loop version. The 360 view at the top is stunning and well worth it! We parked in the marked biker parking just before the gatehouse at the Cosby campground. Bathrooms nearby in the picnic area just before this parking lot (can easily walk from hiker parking lot). We took the Low Gap Trail up to the Appalachian Trail, then followed signs to Mount Cammerer. The 2.9 miles of the Low Gap Trail are strenuous, all ascent and steep at times. Trail was wide and well marked, though lots of rocks and tree roots (spent as much time watching foot placement as looking around). Levels off at the Appalachian Trail as you walk the ridge another 2.1 miles. Loved seeing grass along the trail at the top (rare in the Smokies). Some rock scramble up to the fire tower trail of about 0.6 miles, but easily doable. AMAZING views from around the restored tower. We hiked with day packs, including water, trail bars, packed lunches and rain jackets. Also took flash lights, just in case. Took the longer Lower Mount Cammer Trail back down. Added more than 5 miles to the return trip. Much narrower and less traveled trail through forest. Surprised to have ascent and descent on this trail. Long day, started around 9:30a, took some breathing breaks on the way up, spent about an hour on the top for lunch and enjoying the view, then back down, reached the parking lot again around 7p. Active 40 year olds in good shape, but it was a long one. Plan for all day hike, take plenty of water and energy bars, pack a lunch. Watch the weather, cloudy mornings sometimes obstruct the view if you arrive too early. Clouds broke just as we reached the ridge around 11:45a. Put this hike on your must do list!
4. Carver Orchards & Farm Market
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By walterrJ275ZK
This is my favorite of all time apple orchard. They have all kinds of goodies, fried apple pies , parched peanuts , honey ,all kinds of Apple's, ribbon cane syrup,Jams and jellies . If you can't find it here you don't need it. I wish they would adopted me so I could work on the apple farm. I am 62 , been going for 30 years. Can't wait for next fall.
5. Foothills Parkway East
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By walterrJ275ZK
You can drive up and look come back down and go back to Gatlinburg ,or go on over the mountain to Ashville or Maggie Valley or the Cataloochee to see Elk. Lots of choices.
