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re: Things to do in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area
Posted on 2/4/16 at 6:55 pm to udtiger
Posted on 2/4/16 at 6:55 pm to udtiger
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If you embrace the tacky touristy shite, you can have a pretty good time there.
Which tourist trap is the best: Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge, Beaver-Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Branson, Missouri, Cave City, Kentucky, Hot Springs, Arkansas?
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Posted on 2/4/16 at 6:58 pm to CrimsonFever
Old Mill Cafe
The Apple Barn (breakfast)
Bullfish
Gondolier
Gatlinburg isn't far down the road. It has a few more restaurants, plus a Kilwin's chocolate/ice cream shop.
The Apple Barn (breakfast)
Bullfish
Gondolier
Gatlinburg isn't far down the road. It has a few more restaurants, plus a Kilwin's chocolate/ice cream shop.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 7:03 pm to udtiger
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Wonderworks
That looks fun, I'm down for some laser tag.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 7:04 pm to Pettifogger
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vegetable soup @ Apple Barn
This is awesome advice.
Hit up the Dixie Stampede too. A little pricey, but it's a good time.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 7:04 pm to Pettifogger
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alpine slide at ober gatlinburg
That looks fun.
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smoky mountain alpine coaster
So does that
This post was edited on 2/4/16 at 7:06 pm
Posted on 2/4/16 at 7:15 pm to CrimsonFever
Lumberjack fued is cool if you've never been, also Titanic museum and some cool zip line places. They also have a zoo type area with snakes and birds if you're into that kinda stuff. I believe the name is rainforest adventure. Hatfield and McCoys is a cool dinner show as well.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 8:44 pm to TigerinSC
Everyone in the park is looking for a bear, which provides a golden opportunity.
Get yourself a bear head mask and go hide behind a tree near the road to Cade's Cove.
When a car approaches, stick your head out for a second, then duck back. Hilarity ensues.
Get yourself a bear head mask and go hide behind a tree near the road to Cade's Cove.
When a car approaches, stick your head out for a second, then duck back. Hilarity ensues.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 8:48 pm to CrimsonFever
My parents have a cabin in sevierville and we go often. Here's my suggestions:
Pigeon Forge-
Old mill pottery house cafe (before or after go around the corner to the little kitchen shop and try all their samples. Watch out for the soup nazi)
Harpoon Harry's
Gondolier (more of a locals place but the pizza is good)
The island
Alpine Coaster
Moonshine (sugarlands is the best)/wine/whiskey tasting
Gatlinburg-
Donut Friar (if you do nothing else, go here. Go first thing in the morning when the donuts are fresh)
Cherokee Grill
Skiing/snowboarding/tubing at ober
Aquarium
Drive through the mountains and stop for photo ops
Arts and crafts community
Pigeon Forge-
Old mill pottery house cafe (before or after go around the corner to the little kitchen shop and try all their samples. Watch out for the soup nazi)
Harpoon Harry's
Gondolier (more of a locals place but the pizza is good)
The island
Alpine Coaster
Moonshine (sugarlands is the best)/wine/whiskey tasting
Gatlinburg-
Donut Friar (if you do nothing else, go here. Go first thing in the morning when the donuts are fresh)
Cherokee Grill
Skiing/snowboarding/tubing at ober
Aquarium
Drive through the mountains and stop for photo ops
Arts and crafts community
Posted on 2/4/16 at 8:50 pm to Twenty 49
I posted my review when i went here : LINK
I went through all the OT threads with prior recommendations so trust me when I say it was well researched prior to going. The link and excerpt below were my results....Hope this helps
I went through all the OT threads with prior recommendations so trust me when I say it was well researched prior to going. The link and excerpt below were my results....Hope this helps
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So some of you may recall my request for recommendations here LINK
Finished the trip and thought I would share my thoughts for those who are looking in the future:
- If you have never been, throw out whatever conceptions you have of Gatlinburg and Pigeon forge you may have. They are both tourist traps and have little inkling of charm. They are meant for mouth breathers who like buying stupid souvenirs or families who need activities for their children. I can easily admit I would be back for my kids. Go karts and putt putt golf galore
- Spent night at cabin found on vrbo. Highly recommend going that route to get away
- My favorites:
- Cade's Cove: highly recommend. With the hike we did to Abram Falls it took about 5 hours.
- also really enjoyed driving through the park via 441hwy. Great views.
- Fly Fishing. We used Fly Fishing in the Smokies as our guide. Reasonably priced and well suited for beginners or experts alike
- Hiked Chimney Tops and Rainbow Falls. Chimney Tops was fairly arduous. And I consider myself in decent shape
- The Peddler was overrated. Steaks were over cooked and over priced
- Old Mill area of Pigeon Forge was the only thing worth seeing there. Food at the restaurant was well portioned and well priced
- Pancake Pantry was mediocre. My gf loves pancakes and didn't see the appeal.
- Ober: maybe I have been spoiled with other ski resorts but this place is a shite hole. Felt old and crummy.
- really liked the NOC store. Also found a really cool shop in the Village called the Day Hiker. Very nice folks
In summary, if you are young and want to get away, go for the Smoky Mountains and outdoors. Don't go for Gatlinburg or PF
Posted on 2/4/16 at 8:57 pm to CrimsonFever
Start your morning off with some pancakes at a German themed pancake haus. Work off the calories with a little exercise at mini golf. Then, go shopping for some airbrushed t shirts- snack on some fudge and salt water taffy (they have some of the best in the world-gatlinburg style taffy is a little better than pigeon forge style).Have lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co for authentic Smokey Mountain seafood.
After lunch, head to Ripley's Believe it or not! -the wax museum that is. Then head to Ripley's haunted attraction, and finally, Ripley's haunted arcade. Have reservations ready for the Lumberjack Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge. I think you can throw your food on the floor there and you can watch the workers pick it up. End your night at a couple of the go cart towers.
Man, I'm jealous. There's so many activities there!
After lunch, head to Ripley's Believe it or not! -the wax museum that is. Then head to Ripley's haunted attraction, and finally, Ripley's haunted arcade. Have reservations ready for the Lumberjack Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge. I think you can throw your food on the floor there and you can watch the workers pick it up. End your night at a couple of the go cart towers.
Man, I'm jealous. There's so many activities there!
This post was edited on 2/4/16 at 8:58 pm
Posted on 2/4/16 at 9:15 pm to CrimsonFever
first question is how old are you?
If you are in the Sr adult category you will be fine will all the theater shows.
If you are not in the above group and she does not like to walk-- this is not the place for you unless you like to attend the theater shows with the retiree crowd
We love the mountains and love to hike- even if you stay in town - it is a walking environment
The aquarium is one of the nicest you will find
If you are in the Sr adult category you will be fine will all the theater shows.
If you are not in the above group and she does not like to walk-- this is not the place for you unless you like to attend the theater shows with the retiree crowd
We love the mountains and love to hike- even if you stay in town - it is a walking environment
The aquarium is one of the nicest you will find
Posted on 2/4/16 at 9:16 pm to CrimsonFever
Stay in Townsend and spend your time visiting the National Park instead.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 9:48 pm to CrimsonFever
If you are into miniature golf there is an interesting course which is built on the side of a mountain. It has two courses. To get to hole #1 you take a cable car to the top of the mountain. After the 18th hole you take the car back to the bottom.
Posted on 2/4/16 at 10:15 pm to CrimsonFever
Roaring fork motor trail
Cades cove
Log cabin pancake house on airport road in gatlinburg. Its been there since at least 1969. You wont be disappointed and the pancakes are good too.
Cades cove
Log cabin pancake house on airport road in gatlinburg. Its been there since at least 1969. You wont be disappointed and the pancakes are good too.
This post was edited on 2/4/16 at 10:17 pm
Posted on 2/4/16 at 11:02 pm to Quidam65
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If you are into miniature golf there is an interesting course which is built on the side of a mountain. It has two courses. To get to hole #1 you take a cable car to the top of the mountain. After the 18th hole you take the car back to the bottom.
Very interested, what's the name of it?
Posted on 2/4/16 at 11:02 pm to TheIndulger
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Start your morning off with some pancakes at a German themed pancake haus. Work off the calories with a little exercise at mini golf. Then, go shopping for some airbrushed t shirts- snack on some fudge and salt water taffy (they have some of the best in the world-gatlinburg style taffy is a little better than pigeon forge style).Have lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co for authentic Smokey Mountain seafood.
After lunch, head to Ripley's Believe it or not! -the wax museum that is. Then head to Ripley's haunted attraction, and finally, Ripley's haunted arcade. Have reservations ready for the Lumberjack Dinner Theater in Pigeon Forge. I think you can throw your food on the floor there and you can watch the workers pick it up. End your night at a couple of the go cart towers.
Man, I'm jealous. There's so many activities there!
That does sound like a fun day.
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Roaring fork motor trail
Looks like a very nice relaxing drive.
This post was edited on 2/4/16 at 11:06 pm
Posted on 2/5/16 at 8:35 am to CrimsonFever
Avoid all the touristy stuff, and spend the bulk of your time in Great Smokey. I like to go to Cade's Cove at least one full day every trip up there. Drive on over to Cataloochee and check out the elk if you are into wildlife.
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