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djnedd
Explorer
Mar 12, 2018

Planning Smokey Mtn trip

The DW and I are planning a Mid May trip to the Smokey Mtn NP (side trip to Mammoth Cave) etc. Probably a couple of distillery tours.

I am a pretty compulsive planner ( a character deficit ) for trips like this. How many days do you think I need to get a good sample of the Smokey Mtn.'s and surrounding environs? Are there any must see adventures you would recommend ( not the usual ones) ?

Thanks in advance.

Dan N
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    TxGearhead
    Explorer II
    Mar 16, 2018
    If you stay in Wears Valley, Elvira's Café is OK. Also Geppetto's Italian.
    We stayed at Cove Creek RV last year and have reservations there in April. Close to an entrance to the park and not too far from Pigeon Forge.
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    djsamuel
    Nomad
    Mar 19, 2018
    Some great suggestions here. Take a look at Townsend as well. Quiet and very convenient to the park. We stayed at Big Meadows Family campground and enjoyed it.

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