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Old 06-18-2014, 04:48 PM   #21
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Been many times. Lots of tourist stuff. Knife store is awesome, Cades Cove is very nice. Check out this new attraction

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That reminds me of the President's Slide in Keystone, SD only this one is much longer.
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Old 06-18-2014, 05:56 PM   #22
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If you come in on I-40, the North Carolina/Tennessee line has the best whitewater rafting around these parts. It's like exit 437 in NC on 40. There are several vendors there to take you on the Pigeon river. The power company releases controlled water for the river rafting. We go every year! Randy
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Old 06-30-2014, 11:09 PM   #23
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I was there about 11yrs ago n I liked the comedy barn and hillbilly putt putt. obergatlinburg was ok. freinds of mine went in 05 and rented atv 4 wheeler and went trail riding in the mountians
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Old 07-01-2014, 08:54 AM   #24
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Dixie stampede and dollywood were high on our list. Probably will order tickets online before we go
We went to both last summer and I highly recommend them, just wish we had more time at Dollywood as the day we were there the weather turned bad and a tornado was just a few miles away. We bought our tickets to everything 4 months in advance.
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Old 07-08-2014, 05:43 AM   #25
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just returned from trip. Had wonderful time. Weather was great. Went to Dollywood, Dixie Stampede, Titanic Museum, Ripley Aquarium, Cades Cove, many different shops and restaurants
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Old 07-08-2014, 06:17 AM   #26
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This campground was by far one of the best ones that we have ever been to. I'm planning going back this fall.

How late in the fall have you stayed? Planning on stopping by in late November, but not sure weather will be good then. Sorry to hijack thread.


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Try the Mountain lift and Riply's Aquarium. Both are great...
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Old 07-08-2014, 06:23 AM   #27
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How late in the fall have you stayed? Planning on stopping by in late November, but not sure weather will be good then. Sorry to hijack thread.


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Try the Mountain lift and Riply's Aquarium. Both are great...
NOV in the Smokies can be chilly but that is OK by Me because the trout fishing is great

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Old 07-08-2014, 06:33 AM   #28
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How late in the fall have you stayed? Planning on stopping by in late November, but not sure weather will be good then. Sorry to hijack thread.


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Try the Mountain lift and Riply's Aquarium. Both are great...

I'm not sure yet, I would like to go back in Oct or Nov. I like the fact that you can just enjoy the quite and relax or stay as busy as you want
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Old 07-08-2014, 07:06 AM   #29
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For something unique and different try the Flyaway Indoor Skydiving attraction in Pigeon Forge. It's a vertical wind tunnel where you put on a baggy flight suit and float on air. It's pretty cool. My teens and I enjoyed it. It's a bit pricey but you don't get to do something like this everyday.
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davel, good to hear that you had a great trip. Heading to Gatlinburg in mid September coming from Atlanta area. Great suggestions on this thread, though the DW and I are the ones traveling, our young-ins are thank God long out of the nest!
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Old 07-14-2014, 01:43 PM   #31
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My most favorite sight is Pigeon Forge in my rear view mirror! Sorry...but I'd rather have what it was 30 years ago.


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Old 07-14-2014, 01:47 PM   #32
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Things to do in pigeon forge.

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Old 07-14-2014, 02:15 PM   #33
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having had family there for 10 years....I'd go to Gatlinburg. Way nicer. Put the Aquarium on your list while in Gatlinburg, and Terry's magic show in Pigeon Forge. Pigeon Forge is mostly T-shirt and souvenir shops. Country Tonite was always a nice show if it is still running. Do visit the Smokey Mountain Knife Works. It's a cool stop on the way into town on RT 66 from I 40. But most importantly, take time to relax. You are on vacation!

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Old 07-15-2014, 05:30 AM   #34
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lots to see and do in both towns. Something for everyone's taste. Dollywood is a must.
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:20 AM   #35
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Old 07-15-2014, 11:29 AM   #36
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I'm the same way about Gatlinburg. Drove over there when we were in Pigeon Forge last August....SO disappointed. Turned around at the first available spot and came back to the RV park.

I was there in the early 70s. It was beautiful then....chalets were abundant and it had that small town appeal. Now? junk shops non stop, people elbow to elbow, and traffic bumper to bumper. No thanks.

IIRC Gatlinburg was more like a honeymoon destination back then.

We drove over to Cherokee the next day, went to the Cherokee Village, etc.

We stayed (as mentioned several times previously) at Up A Creek RV park outside Pigeon Forge. It's OFF the strip, at the base of the foothills, mountain creeks coming down both sides of the park. No city lights, quiet and peaceful...small park...35 spaces. But still close enough you can run back to the strip for shows, dinner, etc.

There's a convenience store 2 miles away for ice, soda, etc., and yep, you CAN get pizza delivered there!
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Wife and I are heading have reservations at Up the Creek in Oct. We plan on spending most of our time in the SMNP either hiking or driving to various things in the Park. We can hardly wait.

It will be our first time using Full hook ups, but we think we know what we are doing. Showering should be interesting but we will make it work

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Old 07-15-2014, 01:00 PM   #38
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You're gonna love it there! It should be cooler...open your windows at night and sleep to the sound of the water rushing through the creeks. Just make sure your reservation is for a site backed up to one of the creeks, not a center site.

With no city lights you'll enjoy the stars at night too! And it's QUIET!

Yes, by ALL MEANS do the SMNP tour. When we go back (not if) we'll plan for more than one day in SMNP, even though we've been there twice now in the last few years.

We spent one day just driving....took a left out of Up A Creek...had no idea where it'd take us.... and just wandered....miles and miles of paved road over the tops of the mountain ridge...don't even remember the town we finally dropped down into, then drove back via highway to the park.
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Staying in Pigeon Forge currently at Pine Mountain RV. Heading to Gatlinburg and the aquarium in a bit. The rain is keeping us indoors today
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Old 07-25-2014, 11:18 AM   #40
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We are headed to Townsend KOA next week from Raleigh NC. We have a xlr thunderbolt 43 ft fifth wheel. Any suggestions on the best route to get there? I would hate to get stuck on a little mountain road with the camper.
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