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Gatlinburg on Sunday to the 14th
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:58 pm
Posted on 7/6/17 at 10:58 pm
Never been there before. Going with the fiancé and her family. They have a couple of things planned, but most of the trip is up for grabs. What are some must do things? I've looked in "ClimbWorks" bike trails. Their "The Curliest" looks awesome, but that's about all of my planning so far. Any help is welcomed! Thanks!
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Posted on 7/7/17 at 6:58 am to mannymo54
I just came back from the Smokies. We stayed at the Bearskin Lodge. It is close to the park and accessible to the town as well.
We have a 3 year old, so we could only do limited hiking. We did the trail to Grotto Falls with her, and she was a champ. Definitely explore as much of the park as you can, but get an early start the days you do. Go to Cade's Cove, but do go early to avoid the crowds.
We found some good places to eat off the strip: the Greenbrier, Crystelle Creek, and Taste of Italy. The Peddler is where we enjoyed the most on the strip (it is next to the Bearskin)
The also have a good arts and crafts community off the strip if you enjoy such.
Pigeon Forge is just a mess. We only went there to do some outlet shopping.
Enjoy!
We have a 3 year old, so we could only do limited hiking. We did the trail to Grotto Falls with her, and she was a champ. Definitely explore as much of the park as you can, but get an early start the days you do. Go to Cade's Cove, but do go early to avoid the crowds.
We found some good places to eat off the strip: the Greenbrier, Crystelle Creek, and Taste of Italy. The Peddler is where we enjoyed the most on the strip (it is next to the Bearskin)
The also have a good arts and crafts community off the strip if you enjoy such.
Pigeon Forge is just a mess. We only went there to do some outlet shopping.
Enjoy!
This post was edited on 7/7/17 at 7:01 am
Posted on 7/7/17 at 8:56 am to mannymo54
I'd spend as much time in the park as possible. Get there early though, it gets REALLY crowded this time of year, especially around the popular spots - Cade's Cove, Clingman's Dome, etc. When I was there around this time last year, the road to the Clingman's Dome parking lot was bumper to bumper for several miles at 10 in the morning.
I'm sure there are some on the Gatlinburg side, but there are several places on the NC side to tube the rivers. We did one in Cherokee, and it was okay.
I'm sure there are some on the Gatlinburg side, but there are several places on the NC side to tube the rivers. We did one in Cherokee, and it was okay.
Posted on 7/8/17 at 3:12 pm to mannymo54
Parents took us when we were around 12. Took us white water rafting. It was a blast.
Posted on 7/8/17 at 6:25 pm to mannymo54
The SMNP webpage has some good books that describes the various hiking trails.
We really enjoyed white water rafting when we went last year.
Go see a sunrise or sunset at Clingman's Dome.
We also enjoyed the caverns in Townsend.
We really enjoyed white water rafting when we went last year.
Go see a sunrise or sunset at Clingman's Dome.
We also enjoyed the caverns in Townsend.
This post was edited on 7/8/17 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 7/9/17 at 11:14 am to mannymo54
The Apple Barn had maybe the best fried chicken I've ever had. Other than that I hiked in the park and chilled at our cabin.
So many miles of trails to explore.
So many miles of trails to explore.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 1:40 pm to mannymo54
Try to just chill out beside a stream with your fiancee.It's beautiful and will give you and she a chance to really talk to each other (as well as gauge if your levels of laid back match....very useful info for your future.)
Posted on 7/9/17 at 1:40 pm to mannymo54
Try to just chill out beside a stream with your fiancee.It's beautiful and will give you and she a chance to really talk to each other (as well as gauge if your levels of laid back match....very useful info for your future.)
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