The Great Smoky Mountains are beautiful. I have had the pleasure to live on the North Carolina side and my brother in Sevierville to know great attractions for any group dynamic. There are some areas that are more touristy, some pure nature, and some...
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I prefer staying in cabins but have stayed in some hotels. Timber Tops/Amazing Views and Auntie Bellhams have been two companies that I have had great experiences with.
Stayed here many times. Typically only stay here one or two nights (usually before checking in to a cabin). But this is on the north end of the Strip and right next to Tanger Outlets. There is a light to get in and out of the parking lot and free bre...
Hotel in Sevierville, TN | Sleep Inn® Official Site
Had such great experiences with Timber Tops. They often have coupons in each of their cabins for attractions as well
HILTON GARDEN INN GATLINBURG - Updated 2023 Prices & Hotel Reviews (TN)
North Carolina
Mingo Falls is one of my favorite short hikes. .2 mile hike - big/long steps for first part of hike. Does not take long to get there. Beautiful waterfall especially 1-2 days after rain.
Mingo Falls (Cherokee) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Highway 64 has so many waterfalls and most are right off the highway. Beautiful drive
The Wonderful NC Waterfall Byway (+ 15 Awesome Stops!)
Haywood Smokehouse and the small town of Dillsboro has lots of cute shops and great food.
Haywood Smokehouse
Innovation Brewing has a great atmosphere, great drinks and food. Innovation Station is in Dillsboro and Innovation's main location is in Sylva
Innovation Station at Dillsboro
This is my FAVORITE lookout. You can see several states from here. Also has picnic tables and bathrooms. There is a hiking trail but beautiful views just from the parking lot
Waterrock Knob (Maggie Valley) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Gatlinburg
Loved this Aquarium.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies | Gatlinburg, TN
Beautiful Views and lots of kids activities. Worth doing once.
Anakeesta (Gatlinburg) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Best photo op
Gatlinburg Scenic Overlook - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)
Love looking around here.
Great Smoky Arts and Crafts Community (Gatlinburg) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Newfound Gap is the NC/TN Border. Sign is a Photo op and I have a pic from every trip
Newfound Gap Road (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
