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Smokey Mountains in August 2005

An August 2005 trip to Gatlinburg by jangarys

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We stayed at the Ski View Resort in Gatlinburg and visited Dollywood, Boyd's Bears, Cherokee, and Smokey Mountain National Park in August 2005.

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Ski View Mountain ResortBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

Ski View Mountain Resort
Best Things Nearby:
Applewood's Restaurant

Best Things About the Resort:
It was quiet and secluded, with a nice view and BEARS in the parking lot!

Resort Experience:
It is in the perfect location in Gatlinburg; traffic light no. 10 is the last light before entering the national park. There are several great restaurants near light no. 10. Unfortunately, the resort is about a mile straight up from light no. 10, so you can't walk to anything. There are two small stores on the way up the steep, winding road. The resort is small, but it was clean and un-crowded, and the kids had the indoor pool all to themselves. The screened porch was clean and had a rollaway bed on it, so the kids "camped out" there. We had to buy extra toilet paper and Kleenex. There was one small box of detergent provided and dish soap.

  • Unit Type: 2 Bedroom
  • Activities: Not Available
  • Amenities: Good
  • Unit Satisfaction: Good
  • Family Friendliness: Fair
  • Service: Fair
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by jangarys on September 6, 2005

Ski View Mountain Resort
1101 Ski View Dr. Gatlinburg, Tennessee
(865) 436-5100

Applewood Farmhouse RestaurantBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

We stopped in for a late lunch. We had a large round table for six overlooking the woods and a large birdfeeder. We enjoyed the apple fritters and apple butter. I had fried okra. The adult dinners came with soup, so the waitress let the kids have some soup too. The food was Southern-oriented, and chicken and dumplings was very thick. We picked up some extra jars of apple butter on the way out. The receipt had a coupon for a 10% discount on our next visit.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by jangarys on September 6, 2005

Applewood Farmhouse Restaurant
1151 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
(865) 436-4669

Park Grill the: RestaurantBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "The Park Grill"

The Park Grill is similar to The Peddlar, but it's not on the river. It's fine dining with a salad bar. It also has a little gift shop.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by jangarys on September 6, 2005

Park Grill the: Restaurant
1110 Parkway Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
(865) 436-2300

Glades Soda FountainBest of IgoUgo

Restaurant

Sit at the counter or outside on the porch. You get a great old-time soda-fountain experience. Try the banana split!! It is very near the Alwine Pottery store.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by jangarys on September 22, 2005

Glades Soda Fountain
601 Glades Road Ste. 20 Gatlinburg, Tennessee
865/430-7881

Boyds Bear CountryBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Boyd's Bears Country
The world's most humongous teddy-bear store features over 70,000 Boyds Bears in whimsical settings. Make-your-own Boyds Bear at Digby's Bear Factory, or adopt a baby bear cub at Boyds Teddy Bear Nursery. They have delicious food and live entertainment every weekend.

Webpage: Boyds Bears

  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by jangarys on September 6, 2005

Boyds Bear Country
149 Cates Lane Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863
(888) 654-6215

Clingmans DomeBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Clingman's Dome"

Clingman's Dome
This is a steep climb up a paved walkway in the clouds! You get a great view of the clouds from the lookout tower. There is a restroom at the parking lot level. There is no admission fee to get in this park!
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by jangarys on September 6, 2005

Clingmans Dome
Great Smoky Mountains National Park 107 Park Headquarters Road Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
(865) 436-1200

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