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My husband and I are going to Gatlinburg/PF for our anniversary on 11/19. We are only staying 2 nights and would love to get the very most out of our time. Our big goal is to have some quiet time from the kids and just enjoy the scenery and Christmas lights. But of course we want to eat at some good places also.

For all of you Gatlinburg/PF lovers, what is the must dos for us to enjoy. We are so excited about the trip!

1st time visitors

Thats awesome, y%26#39;all will love the mountains.

My husband and I love going to the mountains and one of our favorite places to eat is actually a dinner show its called the Dixie Stampede its so neat you get a full course meal and a show. They menu consists of a whole rotisserie chicken, hickory smoked bbq pork loin, creamy vegetable soup, homemade biscuits, corn on the cob, herb-basted potatoe, and a dessert and unlimited pepsi, tea or coffe. They also have a vegetarin menu. you should go to www.mypigeonforge.com and for gatlinburg www.gatlinburg.com. I hope y%26#39;all have a great time.

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Well first time visitor, we just got back from our 24th annual anniversary trip to this area. We stay with private owners Julie and Jay at All Seasons Cabins(www.allseasonscabins.com), right off the parkway in Pigeon Forge for wooded privacy in their unbelievable cabins(wood burning fireplace, hot tub, jacuzzi, pool table, King bed, BBQ grill,etc....) but we are close enough to drive into all surrounding areas to take in the Smoky Mountains. We have enjoyed riding down 321 to Townsend and picnicing at Cades Cove, Driving up 321 from Gatlinburg and picnicing at Greenbrier next to the rushing river, riding the 8 mile Arts and Crafts loop up 321, Parking for the day in Gatlinburg and walking the streets full of shops and attractions, Taking a day trip through the Mountains and driving down to Cherokee. We love breakfast at places offering buffets like Duffs in PF. We play putt putt golf for some fun competition or pool at our cabin. We rode horses up the mountain at the Ponderosa Riding Stables(Traffic light 10 in PF). Late night music and drinks at the Brewery up town in Galinburg. Wine tasting at PF and Gat. The shows that we really enjoyed this time were Country Tonight- 3rd time, Comedy Barn -2nd time, and the Blackbear Jamboree dinner and show was THE BEST. Their Christmas show has started now. In all these years we were too busy to get to Dollywood but I understand they have millions of lights up this year. When all else fails we can always shop the outlets in PF and Sevierville. W spend 5 days there and we can never get it all done.Then after all of this we settle in by our cozy fireplace or in the hot tub with steaks on the grill and a glass of newly-purchased wine to relax from a full day of soaking up the Smokys. Tips: Pull up websites of shows and attractions for discounts and seasonal schedules and special events. Stop by the visitor centers or grab info books with coupons found all over the place. Avoid timeshare tours cause their 90 minute presentation for tickets and dinner usually means 3 hours and you don%26#39;t have time for this. Have a wonderful anniversary trip. Our next anniversary is a year away and I am already looking so forward to it.

Hello 1 time visitors!!

A must for you is Dixie Stampede and dinner show, sort of expensive, but well worth it considering you get a wonderful meal and very talented entertainment!!! try for the 6 pm show (parking is horrible at 8 pm show) but do make reservations!!! then after the show, ride to Gatlinburg and see the lights, then ride thru PF and Seiverville but allow some time for this (2 hours!??!) cause traffic is heavy.

a good daytime option is a drive thru Cades Cove, an 11-mile, one way loop rode through the mountains. You actually feel like you step back in history a hundred years. You will see settler%26#39;s cabins, churches, etc. and also many deer, horses, possibly turkeys, fox, hawks, and we have seen bear, but not every time. Take a picnic lunch and cooler, cause to really take time and savor the trip, you need 3-4 hours, and there are no commercial businesses in Cades Cove. then come back to your cabin or room and unwind in the hot tub and then cuddle in front of the fire!!! Have fun and enjoy. We just got back 2 weeks ago, and I am already ready to go again!

You have wonderful suggestions. I did make reservations for the 6:00 Dixie Stampede. I hope to follow your other ideas as well. Thank you!

We visit this area at least once a year with our three daughters. We have also been on three anniversary trips alone. I would reccommend Alamo in Gatlinburg (better than the one in Pigeon Forge) It is a little expensive but there are area coupons and I have been told, if you dine during earlier hours it is cheaper. Our very favorite place to eat is Cracker Barrell. This is also a great place to get coupons. Also, if you love apple pie, go to the Apple Barn in Sevierville. We love thier old fashioned two crust apple pie, and they also have a winery with wonderful apple strawberry wine and other varieties. I hope you have a great trip!!!