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02-09-2016, 12:47 PM
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First long trip- anyone heading to TN over Easter?
Hey all!! You may have seen my previous thread, asking for recommendations for Spring/Summer vacation sites. I've been eager to go back to Cades Cove in Townsend TN so that is where our first long distance trip will be.
We're staying at the Townsend KOA over Easter Weekend. Is anyone else going to be out that way or care to join in? We'll be about 45 minutes from Gatlinburg, and 20 or so from Cades Cove itself.
Who wants to head over to "The quiet side of the smoky's?" The KOA won't have their activities in full swing but they offer an egg hunt, and church services on Easter. We'll be at one of their premium sites on the water 
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02-09-2016, 03:05 PM
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This should actually say heading to TN this Easter, but it's only a hop skip and jump away from NC
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02-09-2016, 03:19 PM
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Looks like we are going to miss you by about a month or so. We will be kinda close...well in Knoxville in early May...KOA looks nice..enjoy!
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02-09-2016, 05:49 PM
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We always stay around seveireville or pigeon forge but always visit Cade's Cove when we are close love it
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02-09-2016, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Boso
We always stay around seveireville or pigeon forge but always visit Cade's Cove when we are close love it
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X 2 Later RJD
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02-09-2016, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ApexBunk
This should actually say heading to TN this Easter, but it's only a hop skip and jump away from NC
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Fixed it for ya.
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02-09-2016, 07:26 PM
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That area is on our short list! Been there many times growing up and can't wait to take the DW to Cades Cove! Beautiful
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02-09-2016, 08:32 PM
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Fixed it for ya.
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Thank you!
Cades cove is one of the most beautiful places I'd ever visited. I only got to spend 3 hours there last year and have been dying to go back.
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02-09-2016, 08:55 PM
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Well if you see either of these two say hello for me. They were there, in Cades Cove last summer. From a distant please. 
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02-10-2016, 09:27 AM
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We like Pigeon Forge and on our trip to Alaska it will be our first stop.
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02-10-2016, 01:47 PM
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If you go to Gatlinburg, eat breakfast at the Pancake Pantry, it is a must any time we are there. You will most likely have to wait to get in unless you get there early. Warning, they only take cash, but they do have an ATM. When you visit Cades Cove, stop at the campground store (turn right at the stop sign when you exit the loop). Best ice cream anywhere. You can drive through the campground too. In Pigeon Forge, eat at the Old Mill. If you like pecan pie, pick one up on your way out. I know it doesn't sound like it, but we do other things besides eating when we go camping. Hope you have a great time, we love going there.
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02-10-2016, 01:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Baldicon
If you go to Gatlinburg, eat breakfast at the Pancake Pantry, it is a must any time we are there. You will most likely have to wait to get in unless you get there early. Warning, they only take cash, but they do have an ATM. When you visit Cades Cove, stop at the campground store (turn right at the stop sign when you exit the loop). Best ice cream anywhere. You can drive through the campground too. In Pigeon Forge, eat at the Old Mill. If you like pecan pie, pick one up on your way out. I know it doesn't sound like it, but we do other things besides eating when we go camping. Hope you have a great time, we love going there.
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Fantastic suggestions, thanks!! And definitely no judgements here. We're talking about taking a 2hr drive to VA to eat White Castle! It's been nearly 20 years since I've had it! Lol
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02-10-2016, 04:20 PM
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We were thinking of going to Anchor Down for the week before Easter but changed directions a week or two ago. We are now headed to Stone Mountain Park GA.
I wanted to see this historic mountain carving while I can..So we just made reservations back a few..We are leaving home on Sunday and planning to return either Friday or Saturday so we will be home for Easter Sunday. Last few years we are either traveling on Easter, to or from our destination. SO we changed it up some. I still have to whole week off as does the bride.
Enjoy Townsend.. Very nice area up there and see if you can get a swim in at the "Y"..
Randy
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02-10-2016, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Baldicon
If you go to Gatlinburg, eat breakfast at the Pancake Pantry, it is a must any time we are there. You will most likely have to wait to get in unless you get there early. Warning, they only take cash, but they do have an ATM. When you visit Cades Cove, stop at the campground store (turn right at the stop sign when you exit the loop). Best ice cream anywhere. You can drive through the campground too. In Pigeon Forge, eat at the Old Mill. If you like pecan pie, pick one up on your way out. I know it doesn't sound like it, but we do other things besides eating when we go camping. Hope you have a great time, we love going there.
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Log Cabin Pancake House is another great place to eat breakfast at, they serve crepes, blueberry, cherry, peach, apple. You get 3 and then homemade whipped cream over the top. They serve pancakes and ham and eggs. It's great. Old Mill Restaurant is great too. Don't forget the Apple Barn, we go there first. Apple turnovers and apple dumplings with ice cream, yum yum
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02-10-2016, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ApexBunk
Fantastic suggestions, thanks!! And definitely no judgements here. We're talking about taking a 2hr drive to VA to eat White Castle! It's been nearly 20 years since I've had it! Lol
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You are a better man than me, if I had to choose between dog food and White Castle I would choose the dog food. Lol we have many around us and have only set foot in one one time.
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02-11-2016, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by byrdr1
We were thinking of going to Anchor Down for the week before Easter but changed directions a week or two ago. We are now headed to Stone Mountain Park GA.
I wanted to see this historic mountain carving while I can..So we just made reservations back a few..We are leaving home on Sunday and planning to return either Friday or Saturday so we will be home for Easter Sunday. Last few years we are either traveling on Easter, to or from our destination. SO we changed it up some. I still have to whole week off as does the bride.
Enjoy Townsend.. Very nice area up there and see if you can get a swim in at the "Y"..
Randy
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Ohh! Please let me know how you like it. We went to Stone Mountain State Park here in NC and it was stunning! If you haven't been, go! It's in Roaring Gap and has great hikes and waterfalls to explore.
I don't know what the "Y" is but there will be no swimming for us, the park owner said to bring warm clothes, it isn't unheard of to snow that late in March! 
Enjoy your trip!
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02-11-2016, 10:00 AM
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We have been there in March and got Sunburn riding MC's and kept our Beer in the creeks to keep it Ice Cold when we returned! No swimming in March for Sure!  Youroo!!
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02-14-2016, 04:58 AM
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I'll weigh in with the best BBQ in the area by far - Full Service BBQ in Maryville, a short drive from Townsend, maybe 20-25 min.
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02-14-2016, 08:04 AM
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I'll weigh in with the best BBQ in the area by far - Full Service BBQ in Maryville, a short drive from Townsend, maybe 20-25 min.
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What kind of BBQ? I like pork BBQ, vinegar based, someplaces like sweet BBQ, not for me. I like it vinegar based and I like red pepper in it
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02-14-2016, 08:57 AM
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What kind of BBQ? I like pork BBQ, vinegar based, someplaces like sweet BBQ, not for me. I like it vinegar based and I like red pepper in it
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I like both. But if you're ever in South Charlotte, take a drive down 521 to 521 BBQ. Best in the area.
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