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ken56
Jan 30, 2016Explorer
Both are nice parks. Clabough's is on the trolley route and you would have to take it to get to the parkway. Its still on a very busy road even though its off of the parkway. Camp riverslanding is a short walk to a trolley stop, but still necessary to take it to get up and down the parkway. Of course you can always drive yourself when ever you wish. Traffic can be heavy in the summer so bring your patience and plenty of it. If you have never been to the area before I suggest you do as much research as you can on what you want to do while you are here. I have to suggest the Dixie Stampede. Its all redone and new for this year and the show and dinner is really good. You also have to go into the National park and do a little hiking, go to Clingmans Dome, the highest point in the park. It has an observation tower that really gives you a grand view. A trip over to Cade's Cove may be a nice picnic day. There really is so much to do in Sevierville/Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg that you really do need a plan as to what you want to see and do. If you like base ball we have the Chicago Cubs farm team, The Smokies, here in Sevierville. The stadium is right off exit 407 (to the north) and tickets are cheap. Enjoy researching the area.
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