Gatlinburg in April
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We are heading down to Gatlinburg for our first time, finally! We have put this off for so many years and I am looking forward to it.
We have rented a fantastic cabin for the few nights we are there and are making tentative plans. I'm working on searching PP for info but meanwhile, got any suggestions?
Best part is even though it's a short 7 hour drive, we are stopping at my aunts house and staying for the night. I am sure we will be stuffed to the gills while we are there. And spoiled rotten.
I'm sure the Smokey Mountains in the spring will be awesome! Dollywood is in Pigeon Forge as well as other family entertainment. The crowds shouldn't be too bad since it's in April, not summer. Remember to check out the Indian Reservations and the Ober Gatlinburg gondola ride. The scenery is terrific!!!
have a great time. i loved that gondola ride as well. there used to be an ice rink at the top. there was a great bbq place there...i think it was called calhoun's or something like that. delish...there are so many little shops and places. i was surprised how crowded gatlinburg really is...esp. on the weekends. renting a cabin and having some family time is gonna be mahvelous for you!
We are going at the beginning of May for the first time as well. We are staying at the Double Tree. It's a round hotel and looks awesome.
I have been researching a bit and there is so much to do there. We will be doing a zip line tour which looks like so much fun. We will also be checking out Dollywood and Ober Gatlinburg. We love amusement parks and then just doing some shopping in the downtown. There are so many hiking trails, horseback riding through the smokies, atv tours, etc.
We will only be there for two days as we are on our way to Disney. We are driving.
there was a place there that advertised 'live bunny golf'. we never got to stop and see what the place was really golf with live bunnies or bunnies running around the course.....let me know if its still there.
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My boys LOVE the Aquarium. They kept begging us to go back for years! We also did "hillbilly golf" where you ride up the mountain and play mini golf as you walk down. My DH did that as a child so we had to relive the experience. So much to do in Gatlinburg!
We love Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge! So many attractions to choose from! Our favorites are the Titanic Museum, Dollywood, Country Tonight, The Aquarium, and we always have to stop to ride Wild Woody in Pigeon Forge and play putt-putt. Our fave putt putts courses are Ripley's Old Mcdonald's Farm (just a short drive in Sevierville), Walden's Landing Firehouse golf (my DH is a vol. fireman, he loves this one) and Hillbilly golf in G'burg. And I can't forget Cades Cove. It's a scenic drive with old cabins, churches, hiking trails, just a beautiful scenic drive! If you get a chance eat at Bennett's BBQ in Pigeon Forge (not the Bennett's in G'burg) they have the best bbq in town!! Also, if you love love pancakes, The Pancake Pantry in G'burg is very good! But you have to get there early, the line sometimes is out the door!! We live 4 hours away so we visit there often, spent Thanksgiving (2011) up there Hope you have a great time!!
OH, I almost forgot there is a Disney Store in the outlets in Sevierville! This of course is a must-do for us every trip up there! The Old Mcdonald's farm putt-putt course is at the entrance of the outlets
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have a great time. i loved that gondola ride as well. there used to be an ice rink at the top. there was a great bbq place there...i think it was called calhoun's or something like that. delish...there are so many little shops and places. i was surprised how crowded gatlinburg really is...esp. on the weekends. renting a cabin and having some family time is gonna be mahvelous for you!
Oh Sheri.......we have room in our cabin for you and Dave. I would do the gondola if you hold my hand. Otherwise this gal ain't gettin' on something that hangs from a tiny wire and goes waaaaaaaay above tree tops.
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We are going at the beginning of May for the first time as well. We are staying at the Double Tree. It's a round hotel and looks awesome.
I have been researching a bit and there is so much to do there. We will be doing a zip line tour which looks like so much fun. We will also be checking out Dollywood and Ober Gatlinburg. We love amusement parks and then just doing some shopping in the downtown. There are so many hiking trails, horseback riding through the smokies, atv tours, etc.
We will only be there for two days as we are on our way to Disney. We are driving.
Have alot of fun on your trip!!!
Very cool! Dollywood and Ober do not do anything for me, so they are off my list. I saw those zipline tours but quickly scratched that off the list.
I really like the sound of your hotel! Maybe I will see it and take pictures.
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there was a place there that advertised 'live bunny golf'. we never got to stop and see what the place was really golf with live bunnies or bunnies running around the course.....let me know if its still there.
okay now I have a very funny mental picture. You know E, I have room for you.....
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We enjoyed the aquarium when we went. My kids liked the Ripley's museum and the glow in the dark mini golf.
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My boys LOVE the Aquarium. They kept begging us to go back for years! We also did "hillbilly golf" where you ride up the mountain and play mini golf as you walk down. My DH did that as a child so we had to relive the experience. So much to do in Gatlinburg!
The aquarium is definitely on our list!!
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We love Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge! So many attractions to choose from! Our favorites are the Titanic Museum, Dollywood, Country Tonight, The Aquarium, and we always have to stop to ride Wild Woody in Pigeon Forge and play putt-putt. Our fave putt putts courses are Ripley's Old Mcdonald's Farm (just a short drive in Sevierville), Walden's Landing Firehouse golf (my DH is a vol. fireman, he loves this one) and Hillbilly golf in G'burg. And I can't forget Cades Cove. It's a scenic drive with old cabins, churches, hiking trails, just a beautiful scenic drive! If you get a chance eat at Bennett's BBQ in Pigeon Forge (not the Bennett's in G'burg) they have the best bbq in town!! Also, if you love love pancakes, The Pancake Pantry in G'burg is very good! But you have to get there early, the line sometimes is out the door!! We live 4 hours away so we visit there often, spent Thanksgiving (2011) up there Hope you have a great time!!
OH, I almost forgot there is a Disney Store in the outlets in Sevierville! This of course is a must-do for us every trip up there! The Old Mcdonald's farm putt-putt course is at the entrance of the outlets
Disney Outlet? We're so there!! Cades Cove certainly has an appeal to me.
We are really looking forward to spring time and hopefully flowers in bloom!
I lived in East TN for the first 23 years of life, so I'm pretty familiar with that area. You've got some great suggestions already!
Cades Cove is a must-do, of course. Do you hike? Visit Laurel Falls if so.
If you want something a little off the beaten path, try Parrot Mountain, a very neat exotic bird sanctuary with beautiful gardens.
Great shopping is available all over of course. I like the Tanger Outlets in Sevierville, and The Village in Gatlinburg best. Would the Bass Pro Shop interest you? There's a huge one in Kodak, it's pretty awesome!
The Titanic Museum is probably worth a visit, though I thought it was kind of lame for the price.
Maybe a Hummer or Jeep tour through the mountains?
Do y'all like baseball? The Tennessee Smokies should start their season in April, could be a nice evening activity.
For mini-golf, my family's favs are the Ripley's Old McDonald Golf, and Davy Crockett Golf in Gatlinburg (which smells like Disney for some reason-I think it must be the chemicals they use in the water, lol).
You might be interested in the Great Smoky Mountain Arts and Crafts Community, the largest collection of independent artisans in the country.
You might take a day-trip to Asheville and go to the Biltmore Estate, it's gorgeous.
You probably will be cooking some if you are renting a cabin, so just a tip: Food City in Gatlinburg is the easiest supermarket to get in and out of quickly, and it also has a gas station for a one-stop-shop.
Best restaurants in the area:
In Pigeon Forge/Sevierville- The Partridge and Pear, Little Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse/Sushi, The Chop House, and Alamo Steakhouse. I've heard great things about Tony Gore's BBQ and Taste of India, but have never been to either.
In Gatlinburg - Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Cherokee Grill, The Greenbrier, and the Pancake Pantry (my fav in the whole area).
Also, if you are looking for a back road into G-burg from Sevierville in case of terrible traffic, I can help with that, lol.
I lived in East TN for the first 23 years of life, so I'm pretty familiar with that area. You've got some great suggestions already!
Cades Cove is a must-do, of course. Do you hike? Visit Laurel Falls if so.
If you want something a little off the beaten path, try Parrot Mountain, a very neat exotic bird sanctuary with beautiful gardens.
Great shopping is available all over of course. I like the Tanger Outlets in Sevierville, and The Village in Gatlinburg best. Would the Bass Pro Shop interest you? There's a huge one in Kodak, it's pretty awesome!
The Titanic Museum is probably worth a visit, though I thought it was kind of lame for the price.
Maybe a Hummer or Jeep tour through the mountains?
Do y'all like baseball? The Tennessee Smokies should start their season in April, could be a nice evening activity.
For mini-golf, my family's favs are the Ripley's Old McDonald Golf, and Davy Crockett Golf in Gatlinburg (which smells like Disney for some reason-I think it must be the chemicals they use in the water, lol).
You might be interested in the Great Smoky Mountain Arts and Crafts Community, the largest collection of independent artisans in the country.
You might take a day-trip to Asheville and go to the Biltmore Estate, it's gorgeous.
You probably will be cooking some if you are renting a cabin, so just a tip: Food City in Gatlinburg is the easiest supermarket to get in and out of quickly, and it also has a gas station for a one-stop-shop.
Best restaurants in the area:
In Pigeon Forge/Sevierville- The Partridge and Pear, Little Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse/Sushi, The Chop House, and Alamo Steakhouse. I've heard great things about Tony Gore's BBQ and Taste of India, but have never been to either.
In Gatlinburg - Mellow Mushroom Pizza, Bubba Gump Shrimp, Cherokee Grill, The Greenbrier, and the Pancake Pantry (my fav in the whole area).
Also, if you are looking for a back road into G-burg from Sevierville in case of terrible traffic, I can help with that, lol.
Happy planning!
Thanks Alissa.....that was so much amazing information. I know this isn't my thread but like I said earlier in my post we are going as well and your suggestions are great for us too, so again thanks very much.
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there was a place there that advertised 'live bunny golf'. we never got to stop and see what the place was really golf with live bunnies or bunnies running around the course.....let me know if its still there.
Oh dear God, Bunny Golf!!! I never went there, but yes, it was live rabbits all over the course. It's closed now.
Thanks Alissa.....that was so much amazing information. I know this isn't my thread but like I said earlier in my post we are going as well and your suggestions are great for us too, so again thanks very much.
No prob! Like most East Tennesseeans, I love to talk about my sweet mountain home.
And I forgot something: for anyone who drinks alcohol, moonshine is legal in TN now. Stop in at Ole Smoky Moonshine in Gatlinburg and try the Apple Pie 'Shine, I hear it's pretty dangerous.
No prob! Like most East Tennesseeans, I love to talk about my sweet mountain home.
And I forgot something: for anyone who drinks alcohol, moonshine is legal in TN now. Stop in at Ole Smoky Moonshine in Gatlinburg and try the Apple Pie 'Shine, I hear it's pretty dangerous.
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if you don't talk to your cat about cat nip, who will?
Hope you have a great time!!
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okay now I have a very funny mental picture. You know E, I have room for you.....
I lived in East TN for the first 23 years of life, so I'm pretty familiar with that area. You've got some great suggestions already!
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