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michigansandzil
Nov 12, 2014Explorer
We were in the Smokies this year for spring break. Had a great time. I wouldn't recommend pigeon forge at all. Town is a 6 lane road with 500 go cart tracks. No thanks.
We stayed at the yogi in Cosby. The park itself was fantastic but driving 20 minutes just to get to the park entrance everyday got old quick.
FWIW, we thought Cades Cove was a huge drive and not at all worth it. If you go to Clingmans dome, you can visit the north Carolina visitors center after and their buildings are just as good as the cove but you can walk it instead of drive. There is also mingus mill there across the street.
We stayed at the yogi in Cosby. The park itself was fantastic but driving 20 minutes just to get to the park entrance everyday got old quick.
FWIW, we thought Cades Cove was a huge drive and not at all worth it. If you go to Clingmans dome, you can visit the north Carolina visitors center after and their buildings are just as good as the cove but you can walk it instead of drive. There is also mingus mill there across the street.
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