The Apple Barn & Cider Mill

The Apple Barn & Cider Mill is a family-owned working apple farm in Sevierville, set along the Little Pigeon River with orchards, shops and restaurants all in one place. It's a longtime Smoky Mountain tradition, known for fresh apple cider, apple butter and its famous apple fritters.

The farm is at 230 Apple Valley Road in Sevierville, a short drive from Pigeon Forge. It's free to visit, so you can wander the shops, sample cider and stroll the riverbank at your own pace.

What's at the Apple Barn

Cider Bar

Stop at the Cider Bar for a cup of fresh apple cider and a pastry. It's the classic first stop and a favorite on chilly fall days.

Winery and hard cider

The Apple Barn Winery offers tastings of its wines and hard ciders, made with apples from the farm and neighboring orchards. Learn more in our guide to hard cider in the Smoky Mountains.

Candy Factory and Creamery

Watch candy being made at the Candy Factory, then cool off with homemade ice cream at the Creamery.

General Store and Christmas Shop

Browse the General Store for apple butter, jams, gifts and local goodies, and the Christmas Shop for ornaments, candles and holiday decor.

Dining at the Apple Barn

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant & Grill serves home-style Southern favorites. It's known for its signature apple fritters and Apple Julep, and it's a longtime local favorite, so plan for a wait at peak times. For more ideas nearby, see our guide to Sevierville restaurants.

The orchards

The Apple Barn's hillside orchards grow a variety of mountain apples. Harvest season usually starts in late summer and runs through fall, when the farm is at its busiest and the fresh-apple products are at their best. The family also works with neighboring farms to keep up with demand for its ciders, pies and apple butter.

Want to pick your own? See our guide to U-pick orchards and apple season in the Smokies.

Who it's for

Families

Free admission, candy, ice cream and room to roam make it an easy outing with kids.

Couples

A wine tasting, a riverside stroll and dinner at the farmhouse make for a relaxed date. Planning a couples trip? Browse our honeymoon cabins.

Fall visitors

Autumn is apple season, and the farm celebrates with its annual Apple Festival.

Tips for your visit

Go early or late

Weekends and October afternoons are busiest. Arrive early or later in the day for an easier visit.

Bring a cooler

Cider, apple butter and baked goods make great take-home treats for the cabin.

Learn the story

Read about how the farm grew into a local landmark in our article on the history of the Apple Barn, and find more nearby fun in our guide to Sevierville attractions.

Plan your visit

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Apple Barn?

At 230 Apple Valley Road in Sevierville, along the Little Pigeon River and a short drive from Pigeon Forge.

Is the Apple Barn in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge?

Neither. It's in Sevierville, though it's an easy drive from both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.

Does it cost anything to visit?

No. Admission is free. You only pay for food, drinks and anything you buy in the shops.

What is the Apple Barn known for?

Fresh apple cider, apple butter, apple fritters and the home-style Southern meals at Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant & Grill.

Can you taste wine at the Apple Barn?

Yes. The Apple Barn Winery offers tastings of its wines and hard ciders.