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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 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
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Posted on 1/1/20 at 5:27 pm to Nature Boy
Spend as much time in the park as possible. Let the kid play in the streams
Posted on 1/1/20 at 5:28 pm to UncleRuckus
Lands creek cabins in Bryson City
Posted on 1/1/20 at 5:44 pm to Nature Boy
Check GSMNP site and attend ranger led programs, they can work on their junior ranger badges.
Posted on 1/2/20 at 1:59 am to Nature Boy
you should give first priority to your childs.?
Posted on 1/2/20 at 8:36 am to Nature Boy
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 on 1/2/20 at 8:49 am to UncleRuckus
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Spend as much time in the park as possible. Let the kid play in the streams
THIS! You'll also save a ton of $$ vs the tourist trap of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. We still dedicate one day/night to walking the Gatlinburg strip.
Posted on 1/3/20 at 11:09 am to Nature Boy
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 on 1/3/20 at 3:04 pm to Nature Boy
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.
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 on 1/5/20 at 10:50 am to Nature Boy
We love Bryson City-way less crowded than Gatlinburg.
Posted on 1/5/20 at 2:09 pm to Nature Boy
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.
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 on 1/5/20 at 11:25 pm to UncleRuckus
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Spend as much time in the park as possible. Let the kid play in the streams
This.... This is what I remember from my trips up to the Smokies over everything else when I use to come up here from Louisiana. Now that I live up this way, I make my living off the water up here and spend as much time as I can in the streams fly fishing and taking my daughter to have a blast in them too.
Get a nice cabin with a grill and go to the grocery store and do a couple meals there enjoying your family and the view too.
Candy kitchen and a pancake place is always a worthwhile visit too.
This post was edited on 1/5/20 at 11:26 pm
Posted on 1/6/20 at 12:57 pm to Nature Boy
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Gatlinburg area with 4 year old
Perfect age for their first throwing star...
Posted on 1/6/20 at 11:12 pm to Nature Boy
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 on 1/7/20 at 9:30 pm to Nature Boy
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)
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And I really enjoyed Holston's Kitchen in Sevierville
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)
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And I really enjoyed Holston's Kitchen in Sevierville
Posted on 1/29/20 at 6:52 pm to Popths
Bryson City looks good.
Anyone have tips on a good one night layover spot? I think I'd like to make the bulk of the trip on day one (leave real early), but with a 4 year old I feel like we may need a night somewhere on the way to break up the drive. Maybe north Alabama somewhere? We can always just crash in a hotel. Just looking for any interesting ideas that might give the little guy some fun at the end of a long day's drive. Thanks to all for the tips.
Anyone have tips on a good one night layover spot? I think I'd like to make the bulk of the trip on day one (leave real early), but with a 4 year old I feel like we may need a night somewhere on the way to break up the drive. Maybe north Alabama somewhere? We can always just crash in a hotel. Just looking for any interesting ideas that might give the little guy some fun at the end of a long day's drive. Thanks to all for the tips.
Posted on 1/29/20 at 8:30 pm to The Spleen
For everyone saying Bryson city, how is it easier access to the park than gatlinburg? We stayed in gatlinburg and was very close to the entrance of the park. We may be going back to that area so if Bryson city is easier access to hiking that would be where I’d want to stay
Posted on 1/30/20 at 7:52 am to Nature Boy
Chattanooga is the traditional stopover spot.
In that area you can catch ruby falls and rock city also
In that area you can catch ruby falls and rock city also
Posted on 1/30/20 at 9:44 am to Nature Boy
Been a few times we’ve driven all the way, stopped in Memphis (family is in Nort LA and did Graceland), we’ve even stayed in chattanoga
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