re: Must-do’s in Gatlinburg, TN

We stayed at the Bearskin Lodge in Gatlinburg last summer, and we really liked it. There are plenty of good food options in Gatlinburg, no matter what you are wanting. Bearskin is really close to the park entrance.

I'd spend as much time in the park, and skip all the tourist shite. The park is really nice, and it is impossible to see it in a week.

I'd also plan on spending some time on the NC side. There is a train in Bryson City that is cool, and some white water rafting on the Nantahala. If you stay on the NC side, here is where I would find a cabin. There are many to choose from around Bryson City.