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Tips for family trip to Smoky’s, Gatlinburg area with 4 year old

Posted on 1/1/20 at 1:20 pm
Posted by Nature Boy
Negatiger
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 1/1/20 at 1:20 pm
Trying to plan one. Maybe late Spring? Cabins are the top choice, nature and outdoors. Would be cool to be near some kid friendly stuff. Not afraid of a day in Dollywood or something. Just looking for tips from those that may have made a similar family trip. TIA
This post was edited on 1/1/20 at 1:23 pm
Posted by UncleRuckus
Member since Feb 2013
7784 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 5:27 pm to
Spend as much time in the park as possible. Let the kid play in the streams
Posted by Phideaux
Cades Cove
Member since May 2008
2519 posts
Posted on 1/1/20 at 5:44 pm to
Check GSMNP site and attend ranger led programs, they can work on their junior ranger badges.
Posted by jackey
Member since Dec 2019
3 posts
Posted on 1/2/20 at 1:59 am to
you should give first priority to your childs.?
Posted by The Spleen
Member since Dec 2010
38865 posts
Posted on 1/2/20 at 8:36 am to
My tip is to go somewhere on the NC side of the Smokies. Bryson City, Sylva, Maggie Valley, hell even Cherokee. Way less crowded and congested, and easier access to the park.
Posted by alajones
Huntsvegas
Member since Oct 2005
34534 posts
Posted on 1/3/20 at 11:09 am to
There’s a big arse outdoor mall in Pigeon Forge. It’s worth going to one night. Kid and old lady will love it.
Posted by indytiger
baton rouge/indy
Member since Oct 2004
9880 posts
Posted on 1/3/20 at 3:04 pm to
We used Airbnb for our cabin this year, worked out great.

We picked a place that was on a road directly between pigeon forge and Gatlinburg. It was the perfect location for both getting into either town, or going to the park.
Posted by Tiger in the Sticks
Back in the Boot
Member since Jan 2007
1456 posts
Posted on 1/5/20 at 10:50 am to
We love Bryson City-way less crowded than Gatlinburg.
Posted by The Tom Arnold
Tuscaloosa
Member since Dec 2015
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Posted on 1/5/20 at 2:09 pm to
The aquarium is awesome and a great way to spend half a day.

We normally stay in a cabin right outside of Gburg and love it. In November we stayed in a cabin half way between PF and GB and it was damn near impossible to get to in the rain due to the incline and the turns so just keep that in mind if you don’t have 4WD.
Posted by NYCAuburn
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Member since Feb 2011
57002 posts
Posted on 1/6/20 at 12:57 pm to
quote:

Gatlinburg area with 4 year old


Perfect age for their first throwing star...
Posted by sports101
Member since Aug 2014
1043 posts
Posted on 1/6/20 at 11:12 pm to
We rented a house on one of the tallest points in Pigeon Forge. The view was unbelievable. Dollywood will be a good day trip. Cades cove makes a great trip, but recommend doing it later in the day to see the most wildlife.
Posted by League Champs
Bayou Self
Member since Oct 2012
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Posted on 1/7/20 at 9:30 pm to
Recently took a 3 year old and they seemed to enjoy

The Island in the Pigeon Forge area (I enjoyed Paula Deen's restaurant there)
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Dollywood in Pigeon Forge

The Aquarium in Gatlinburg

Breakfast at Pancake pantry in Gatlinburg

Watching taffy being made at Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen in Gatlinburg

Ober Gatlinburg
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Picnic at The Chimneys in the National park (just past Gatlinburg)
LINK

And I really enjoyed Holston's Kitchen in Sevierville
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