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From what I read Gatlingburg and Pigeon Forge are more of town visit than the mountains We are not there for shopping but for site seeing, should we escape these places so to have more time site see...
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Depends on what you are looking for, the two towns are pure tourist trap towns like you can find outside any major park. Whatever they sell is at inflated prices.
If you prefer nature then spend your time inside the park.
If you prefer nature then spend your time inside the park.
