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Great Smoky Mountains

An August 2006 trip to Gatlinburg by Sandy Goes

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Quote: Road trip from NYC to Gatlinburg. View nature at its best from Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia to the Smoky Mountains in TN.
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Great Smoky Mountains Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Photo - Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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The Great Smoky Mountains are among the highest peaks in the Appalachian Mountain Range. We shared a rental chalet with my sisters' family for a week with our own apartment. From our private deck we looked out at the Smokies while enjoying our morning coffee. The morning mist is prevalent most of the time but the weather usually clears later in the day. Only 20 minutes away by car is Smoky Mountain National Park where we hiked to Clingmans Dome; the high point between Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina. The 1/2 mile hike to the observation tower provides an interesting panoramic view. On a clear day you can see the whole of the mountains and 7 States. Our hiking day was not clear and the mou...Read More

Cherokee Grill Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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Advertised as Gatlinburg's Great Steakhouse. Comfortable casual atmosphere specializing in wood-grilled shrimp $15.95, fresh mountain trout $14.95, ribs $12.95, catfish $12.95. Wanting something light we ordered Asian Grilled Salad, sliced, grilled Asian chicken tossed with a Kung Pao peanut sauce and warm poppy seed dressing $9.75 with selection of homemade dressing. Served with slice of garlic cheese toast. It is so good you'll ask for seconds. Also good was the black & white bean chili. Unique side dishes such as baked macaroni & spinach with spicy cheese & Nev's potatoes. Available are great Burgers and steaks as well as beer and wine. While waiting for our dinner we ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 2, 2007

Cherokee Grill
1002 Parkway Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738
(865) 436-4287

Black Bear Jamboree Dinner & Show Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "Black Bear Jamboree"

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Family fun dinner and show with variety acts from Broadway to the Fifties with some hokey comedy skits. My young nieces loved the show and have been there many times. It was an okay show for me and I would not return. Although I thought the acts were rather amateurish it was good family fun. The food was good and plentiful and served promptly. www.BlackBearJamboree.com 

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on February 2, 2007

Black Bear Jamboree Dinner & Show
119 Music Road
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee 37863
(865) 908-7469

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show"

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It's a great family entertainment for all ages. The majority of audience is children. Admission includes four-course feast and spectacular show with horses, top-notch riders, Buffalo and friendly competition and rivalry between the North & the South. Spectacular Patriotic Grand Finale with flying Doves of Peace. Good clean fun, lively music with a happy atmosphere.
Some folks go year after year for this fun filled event. Food is good and plentiful served by friendly waitstaff.

Tel (800) 356-1676; prices adults approx $40, special prices for children. Check for senior discounts.
Located about 30 minutes from Gatlinburg, TN.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 2, 2007

Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede
3849 Parkway
Pigeon Forge 37868
(800) 536-1673

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park & Ski Resort"

Life Saving Station Museum Photo - Ocean City, Maryland
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Take the 10-minute tramway from downtown Gatlinburg to Ober Gatlinburg for panoramic view of the Great Smoky Mountains. Ask about discounts, senior or AAA.On the way up to the top you can spot the bears sleeping in a closed in area. You can look for free from the tramcar rather than pay to see them. When you exit the tram car there is a huge pavilion with an indoor ice skating rink. For about $10 you could rent skates and try your luck. I loved the ice skating. Not having skated in about 20 years, I was able to stay on my feet for about 45 minutes and really enjoyed it along with my 28 year old nephew Jim, his two kids, Kelcy age 11 and Leanne age 8. The kids challenged me to fall and did everythi...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on February 2, 2007

Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort & Amusement Park
Ski Mountain Road
Gatlinburg, Tennessee 37738

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Photo - Gatlinburg, Tennessee
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On our drive to Gatlinburg which is approximately 750 miles from NYC we stopped for the night after being on the road about 7 hours. We spent the night in Natural Bridge VA. The next morning as we were ready to get back on the road we discovered that we were about 15 minutes away from a National Historic Landmark. "Natural Bridge" is located on US 11, 15 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway off I 81. This natural rock bridge is 215' tall and 90' wide was once owned by Thomas Jefferson. A pleasant descent into the ravine to Cedar Creek can be reached in about 35 minutes walking leisurely to the end of the trail where you view a waterfall. Unfortunately due to lack of rainfall, there wasn't m...Read More