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Wear-Valley
is located in the Great Smoky Mountains, between Pigeon Forge and Townsend, just minutes from Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Although this area has some of the most beautiful scenery in the region, it was not well known by visitors until recent years. Many people call it the "quiet side of the Smokies." Peaceful homesteads and farmland abound with many lodging facilities and unique shops sprinkled in between and around the valley. It's just seven miles to the resort towns of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, and about three miles to the nearest entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park, of course, offers unlimited recreational opportunities, such as hiking, fishing, horseback riding, swimming, tubing, white water rafting, camping, wildlife viewing and golf. Over nine million visitors come to the Smokies annually, making it America's most visited national park. The lush forests, green valleys and misty mountains are a photographer's dream. Wear Valley is also just minutes to Cades Cove, which is an 11-mile, one-way loop road that is often called an "open-air museum." This peaceful, scenic drive takes visitors around historic log structures and homes that offer a look at how life was lived in the mountains in the mid-1800s. Other nearby attractions include Dollywood, the shops and art galleries of Gatlinburg and the 1830s Old Grist Mill in Pigeon Forge.
Surrounding areas: Townsend, Tennessee (6.3 mi), Pigeon Forge, Tennessee (7.5 mi), Gatlinburg, Tennessee (8.7 mi), Sevierville, Tennessee (11.8 mi), Cobbly Nob, Tennessee (11.9 mi), Douglas Lake, Tennessee (18.3 mi), Knoxville, Tennessee (24.1 mi)
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Wear Valley Vacation Rentals
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Wear Valley Hotels and Resorts
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| Comfort Inn Parkside | 7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy | Townsend, TN | 5.9 mi. | (865) 448-9000 | | Hampton Inn | 7829 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy | Townsend, TN | 5.9 mi. | (865) 448-9000 | | Docks Motel | 8219 State Hwy 73 | Townsend, TN | 6.3 mi. | (865) 448-2234 | | Highland Manor Inn | 7766 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy | Townsend, TN | 6.3 mi. | (800) 213-9462 | | Family Inns Of America | 7239 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy | Townsend, TN | 7.2 mi. | (423) 488-9100 | | Fairfield Inn Gatlinburg | 680 River Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 7.4 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | America's Best Value Inn | 202 Emert St | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.4 mi. | (865) 429-0150 | | Country Inn & Suites-carlson | 204 Sharon Dr | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.4 mi. | (865) 428-1194 | | Park Tower Inn | 201 Sharon Dr | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.4 mi. | (423) 453-8605 | | Shoney's Inn & Suites | 219 Emert St | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.4 mi. | (800) 552-4667 | | Super 8 Motel | 215 Emert St | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.4 mi. | (423) 428-2300 | | Quality Inn Creekside | 125 Leconte Creek Dr | Gatlinburg, TN | 7.5 mi. | (865) 436-4865 | | Econo Lodge Parkside | 114 Pickel St | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.5 mi. | (865) 453-2999 | | Econo Lodge Inn & Suites | 135 Reagan Dr | Gatlinburg, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 436-7991 | | Microtel | 211 Airport Rd | Gatlinburg, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 436-0107 | | Baymont Inn & Suites-pigeon Forge | 2179 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 428-7305 | | Capri Motel | 4061 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 453-7147 | | Comfort Inn & Suites | 3712 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 429-4494 | | Days Inn Of Pigeon Forge | 2760 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 453-4707 | | Econo Lodge | 2905 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 453-3906 | | Econolodge | 2440 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 428-1231 | | Fairfield Inn Pigeon Forge | 1650 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (800) 228-2800 | | Family Inn-twin Mall | 2647 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 429-2244 | | Grand Hotel & Convention CTR | 3171 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 453-1000 | | Hampton Inn & Suites | 2025 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 428-1600 | | Hampton Inn On The River | 2492 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 428-5500 | | Holiday Inn | 3230 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 428-2700 | | Holiday Inn | Hwy 441 | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 428-2700 | | Howard Johnson | 2826 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 453-9151 | | Mainstay Suites | 410 Pne Mtn Rd | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 428-8350 | | Mountain Breeze Motel | 2926 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 453-2250 | | Mountain Melodies Inn | 1949 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 453-2250 | | Quality Inn & Suites | 3756 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 453-3490 | | Quality Inn Parkway | 2162 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 428-3824 | | Ramada Inn | 4010 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 453-1823 | | Ramada Limited Suites | 239 Dollywood Ln | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 908-3011 | | Rodeway Inn | 4236 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 453-3530 | | Smoke Shadows Motor & Conference CTR | 4215 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 453-7155 | | Super 8 Motel | 2613 Smoky Dr | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (865) 429-2047 | | Willow Brook Lodge | 3035 Pkwy | Pigeon Forge, TN | 7.6 mi. | (423) 453-5334 |
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| Maplehurst Inn Bed And Breakfast | 800 West Hill Ave | Knoxville, TN | 22.6 mi. | (865) 523-7773 |
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Wear Valley Weather & Climate
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The Great Smoky Mountains, with its' tracts of old-growth forest and mountain ridges draped in a hazy-blue "smoky fog" has a climate that varies greatly depending on the season and the elevation. Weather conditions within the National Park can change without notice, so visitors should be prepared for almost anything. Elevations in the park range from 800 feet to over 6,000 feet and topography affects local weather. Temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees cooler on the mountaintops. Spring is often unpredictable and summer is hot and humid, but more pleasant at the higher elevations. Fall has warm days with cool nights and is the driest season. The first frost is usually in late September and winter is generally moderate, but more extreme conditions occur with increasing elevation.
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Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
47°F |
24°F |
4.88 in. |
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| February |
52°F |
26°F |
4.25 in. |
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| March |
60°F |
33°F |
5.56 in. |
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| April |
69°F |
39°F |
4.36 in. |
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| May |
76°F |
48°F |
5.58 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
57°F |
5.82 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
61°F |
6.07 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
60°F |
4.59 in. |
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| September |
78°F |
54°F |
4.62 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
41°F |
2.96 in. |
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| November |
60°F |
33°F |
4.02 in. |
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| December |
51°F |
27°F |
4.47 in. |
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Wear Valley Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge airport (GKT) located about 12 miles northeast of Wear Valley in Sevierville, Tennessee, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located approximately 20 miles northeast of Wear Valley in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located roughly 35 miles northeast of Wear Valley in Morristown, Tennessee, the Greeneville Greene County Municipal airport (GCY) located around 57 miles northeast of Wear Valley in Greeneville, Tennessee, the Asheville Regional airport (AVL) located about 65 miles southeast of Wear Valley in Asheville, North Carolina, and finally the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located approximately 73 miles northwest of Wear Valley in Oneida, Tennessee.
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Wear Valley Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 7.6 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 7.6 mi. | | | NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 11.8 mi. | | | Cherokee Fun Park | Cherokee | NC | 25.2 mi. | | | Santa's Land | Cherokee | NC | 25.2 mi. | | | Ghost Town in the Sky | Maggie Valley | NC | 34.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Lake Lanier Island Beach & Water Park | Lake Lanier Island | GA | 108.3 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Laurel Valley Country Club | Townsend | TN | 6.3 mi. | | | Gatlinburg Municipal Golf Course | Pigeon Forge | TN | 7.5 mi. | | | Eagles Landing Golf Club | Sevierville | TN | 11.4 mi. | | | Bays Mountain Golf Course | Seymour | TN | 12.7 mi. | | | Egwani Farms Golf Course | Rockford | TN | 17.7 mi. | | | Pine Lakes Golf Club | Rockford | TN | 17.7 mi. | | | River Islands Golf Club | Kodak | TN | 17.8 mi. | | | Golf Club | Maryville | TN | 17.9 mi. | | | Lambert Acres Golf Club | Maryville | TN | 17.9 mi. | | | Royal Oaks Country Club | Maryville | TN | 17.9 mi. | | | Knoxville Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 24.1 mi. | | | Three Ridges Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 24.1 mi. | | | Whittle Springs Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 24.1 mi. | | | Willow Creek Golf Club | Knoxville | TN | 24.1 mi. | | | Dandridge Golf & Country Club | Dandridge | TN | 24.6 mi. | | | Smoky Mountain Country Club | Whittier | NC | 25.6 mi. | | | Lost Creek Golf Club | New Market | TN | 27.3 mi. | | | Patriot Hills Golf Club | Jefferson City | TN | 29.3 mi. | | | Dead Horse Lake Golf Course | Knoxville | TN | 29.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 34.0 mi. | | | Scaly Mountain | Scaly Mountain | NC | 52.1 mi. | | | Ski Wolf Laurel | Mars Hill | NC | 62.4 mi. | | | Ski Beech | Banner Elk | NC | 104.4 mi. | | | Sugar Mountain Ski Area | Banner Elk | NC | 104.4 mi. | | | Hawksnest Golf & Ski Resort | Seven Devils | NC | 106.2 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Panther Creek State Park | | TN | 37.1 mi. | | | Big Ridge State Park | | TN | 39.3 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| East Tennessee Discovery Center | Knoxville | TN | 22.7 mi. | (Science) | | Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture | Knoxville | TN | 22.7 mi. | (Art) | | Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville | TN | 22.7 mi. | (Art) | | East Tennessee Historical Society Museum | Knoxville | TN | 22.7 mi. | (History) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 30.4 mi. | (History) | | Sequoyah Birthplace Museum | Vonore | TN | 34.1 mi. | (History) | | American Museum of Science and Energy | Oak Ridge | TN | 40.1 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 22.7 mi. | | | Western North Carolina Nature Center | Asheville | NC | 62.2 mi. | | | Greenville Zoo | Greenville | SC | 92.7 mi. | | | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | TN | 104.1 mi. | | | Warner Park Zoo | Chattanooga | TN | 104.1 mi. | |
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