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Smoky Mountain Trip
Posted on 8/22/21 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 8/22/21 at 4:48 pm
I’m looking for recommendations on areas to stay near the Smoky Mountains but not Gatlinburg. We’ve been there enough times that we really don’t need to go back. Interested in areas with cabin rentals. Thank you.
This post was edited on 8/22/21 at 7:00 pm
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Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:05 am to Tiger31
Townsend - MUCH quieter than Gatlinburg and you're closer to the park, especially Cade's Cove.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 11:36 am to jralspanky
Skip the Smokies. Try Highlands, Franklin, Brevard, Blue Ridge, Cashiers, Hiawassee, etc. Lots of options in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
This post was edited on 8/23/21 at 11:37 am
Posted on 8/23/21 at 12:50 pm to Dam Guide
Creeksidecabins.com
Posted on 8/23/21 at 12:59 pm to Tiger31
Townsend or Bryson City, NC.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 1:34 pm to Popths
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Creeksidecabins.com
That's in New York state
I think you were looking for https://www.creeksidecabinsnc.com/
This post was edited on 8/23/21 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 8/23/21 at 2:19 pm to Tiger31
Fontana Village. Take your mountain bike and enjoy the area around the Dam/Lake.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:53 pm to Tiger31
I highly recommend Wears Valley. It is a small town between Pigeon Forge and Townsend. It has a side entrance to the national park. So getting in to the park is going to be really easy. Has your usual small town dining options, mostly local restaurants. Actually has a very highly rated Cajun restaurant.
Posted on 8/25/21 at 11:45 am to Tiger31
Dandridge. Not a bad drive into Gatlinburg and no traffic.
Posted on 8/25/21 at 4:31 pm to Tiger31
Posted on 8/26/21 at 9:46 am to DWaginHTown
Lots of cool hillside cabins on Upper Middle Creek Road east of Pigeon Forge. Newer, multi-level with pool tables, hot tubs, etc. Perfect after a long day of hiking and have the ability to avoid the madness that is Pigeon Forge.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 10:10 am to Tiger31
Haven't been in years but we used to hit Fall Creek Falls a lot when I was a kid.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:56 am to DaleGribble
Love Fall Creek Falls but it isn't in the Smokies. It's on the Cumberland Plateau and a couple hours away from the Smokies.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 6:47 pm to Tiger31
Bryson City. I’ll buy you a beer at Nantahala Brewery if you find me and use the code words chicken banned me.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 7:56 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
We are staying near Bryson City in October. Any good recommendations?
Posted on 8/27/21 at 9:05 pm to BloodyNine
Definitely check out Nantahala Brewery. Deep Creek, Road to Nowhere, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad are all good ways to explore the area and see the leaves while avoiding the crowds of the park. The NOC in the gorge is worth checking out and having a few beers next to the Nantahala River. The AT runs through there if you’re interested in hiking. Lots of waterfall hikes in the area as well. Tsali Cycles in Bryson City offers guided mountain bike trips that are a lot of fun and another good way to enjoy the remote and wild beauty of the area while avoiding the crowds.
As far as food goes, River’s End across from the NOC is surprisingly decent. High Test Deli and Nate and Nick’s are must stop places for lunch. Everett Street Diner or The Iron Skillet are both excellent breakfast stops. Anthony’s and The Everett Hotel are great dinner stops.
I’m pretty familiar with the area so if you want to be more specific I can give you a lot more recommendations. Everything I mentioned is in town or right outside of Bryson.
As far as food goes, River’s End across from the NOC is surprisingly decent. High Test Deli and Nate and Nick’s are must stop places for lunch. Everett Street Diner or The Iron Skillet are both excellent breakfast stops. Anthony’s and The Everett Hotel are great dinner stops.
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We are staying near Bryson City
I’m pretty familiar with the area so if you want to be more specific I can give you a lot more recommendations. Everything I mentioned is in town or right outside of Bryson.
Posted on 8/28/21 at 6:15 pm to Shexter
Townsend for sure! Blackberry farms is cool.
Posted on 8/31/21 at 10:56 am to TigerOnTheMountain
We rented a lake house on Lake Santeetlah.
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