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Looking for a way to compliment the day?
 
Pick up a back-pack or old-fashion whicker picnic basket before you head out and lunch will be taken care of!
 
  • Waiting for you prior to your departure, a backpack fully stocked with water, fresh fruit, and sandwiches. ($20)
 
  • Let us prepare a picnic basket including a bottle of sparking cider, fresh fruit, pasta salad, and grilled chicken sandwiches. These old fashion picnic baskets have everything you need including your picnic blanket! ($35)  Upgrade to a bottle of house wine or champagne. ($25 additional)
 
Nearby Tennessee Cities 
 
Christopher Place is quietly secluded on a 203-acre Smoky Mountain estate, but a short drive will take you into the nearby cities.

Gatlinburg
Home of the Aquarium of the Smokies, hundreds of shops, and many fun restaurants. Gatlinburg, www.gatlinburg.com,  is 25 miles from the inn.
  • Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies - Gatlinburg 1-888-240-1358 www.ripleysaquariumofthesmokies.com Giant spider crabs, a million gallon shark tank, and a stingray petting tank are part of the fun.
 
Pigeon Forge
Birthplace of Dolly Parton and home of Dollywood, the Dixie Stampede, and several music theatres. Pigeon Force, www.mypigeonforge.com, awaits you 35 miles from the inn.
  • Dollywood - Pigeon Forge (865) 428- 9488 www.Dollywood.com This theme park owned by the country singer and Smoky Mountain natives blends thrill rides, arts and crafts, and live music.
  • Dixie Stampede Dinner Show - Pigeon Forge www.dixiestampede.com (865) 453-4400 Singing waiters, ostrich races, and rodeo acts while you dine.
 
Sevierville
Shop ‘till you drop at many fine outlet malls. Sevierville, www.seviervillechamber.org, is just 30 miles from the inn.
 
Cosby
A small craft village known as the back door to the Smokies, 6 miles from the inn.
 
Newport
A quiet riverside town 5 miles from the inn with a golf course and restaurants.
 
Asheville
A quick hour from Christopher Place, Asheville offers fine dining, arts & craft communities, as well as the home of Biltmore Estate & Village.
  • Biltmore Estate, Gardens, and Winery - Asheville, NC 1-800-624-1575 www.biltmore.com It’s well worth the hour’s drive across the mountain to visit the largest private residence in the country. 
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