Food Delivery?

I%26#39;m planning a stay in cabin night, and I don%26#39;t want to cook. Which restaurants deliver to cabins off Wears Valley road? I found The Steak Factory but what about Chinese or Italian? The cabin is 8 miles from PF.

Food Delivery?

THere is a company here called Take Out Express. They deliver for several restaurants like o%26#39;Charleys, Damon%26#39;s, THe Smoky Mtn Brewery, etc.

Food Delivery?

What city are they out of? PF? Gatlinburg? Can you tell me if a restaurant called Tastebuds on Wears Valley is still open?

We were in Wears Valley a couple weeks ago - TasteBuds was not open when we were there and appears to be deserted.

Thanks so much for the reply. The Delivery Express doesn%26#39;t delivery where we will be staying. I decided on The Steak Factory.

Anyone been to Sweet Fanny Adams this season?

2 questions...

Does anyone know if Sweet Fanny Adams Theater is open in November?

Also, of the 2 current shows, any reviews? ';Once Upon a Trunk'; %26amp; ';Random Acts of Silliness';

We have never been, and would like to go during our trip Nov28-Dec 2.

Anyone been to Sweet Fanny Adams this season?

Sweet FAny is open until Christmas. We always go Thanksgiving week. It is one of the highlights of our trip,Last we we saw the skits about the pirates. It was hilarious. I love the paper dance and the routine about the magician.In fact, I don%26#39;t think I have ever seen anything there that was not top notch, Check the website.www.sweetfannyadamstheatre.com about there current shows

Anyone been to Sweet Fanny Adams this season?

I just got back from Gatlinburg yesterday.

I *lovelovelove* Sweet Fanny Adams, and have been three times this year.

They are indeed open in November, and around the time you%26#39;re headed over, they should be doing their special Christmas show. I am not sure if they%26#39;ll have the other two shows as well (I don%26#39;t believe they will, though... Janice told us their schedule would be different). If they do, both are great, but I will say that ';Random Acts of Silliness'; is the funnier of the two. You really can%26#39;t go wrong with any show they put on, they are a very talented group.

Have fun on your trip, do let us know how it went when you return. And if you decide to check out SFA, enjoy :)

Thanks for the tips? We are planning on going.

I just found out that Sweet Fanny Adams is closed Nov 28 - Dec 2, they re-open Dec 3 with their Christmas show.

Oh Well, maybe next year.

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Looking for Petfriendly cabin

Not to close to other cabins would like it on a mountain. 2 people so a one bedroom would be ok. Would like hot tub on balcony with nice view. Would like it to be in Gatlinburg. Looking to go in April of next year. Is this a good time to go? Any recommendations. I have never been to Gatlinburg.

Thank you,

Looking for Petfriendly cabin

Just do a search on Gatlinburg cabins and several cabin communities offer pet friendly cabins when you look on their website. Jackson Mountain Homes is one of them. I just came back and only made my plans a week ago-many of those sites I was researching had a pet option!

Looking for Petfriendly cabin

I just went on Waldencreekstables.com and on their site they have links to sites with cabins in the area. There are some that are pet friendly!

Gatlinburg Falls has pet friendly cabins.

Hello igrzembs,

I would suggest looking on www.vrbo.com and check out the cabins that show pet friendly. Most properties ask that you bring a portable kennel so when you leave the pet in the property they will not cause damage, as well as asking for a deposit for the pets is possible.

Thanks Smoky_Mtn_Man for suggesting vrbo for pet friendly cabins. There are more than 200 listings for Gatlinburg alone, so you have lots of choices. Just look for the blue pawprint.

It%26#39;s too bad you can%26#39;t search by pet friendly designation, but you can search by number of bedrooms then look for the blue paw. Good luck jgrzembs.

Best Shows

My husband and I are planning to go to Pigeon Forge-Gatlinburg November 20th. We will staying the week. We have been several times and always have a great time.We always stay in Townsend on Saturday and go into PF and Gatlinburg on Sunday. We both have our favorite things to do. I like the Old Mill area especially the Smokey Mountain Cat House and the Pottery Mill. I like the outlet malls. He enjoys Sweet Fanny Adams and relaxing in the park. We usually take a picnic to Cade%26#39;s Cove and spend the day browsing. My question is, which show to go to see. There are so many. We have been to the Bears Show and Sweet Fanny Adams. We both enjoy country music but are not into theme parks. We went to Dixie Stampede several years ago and rather enjoyed it. What do ya%26#39;ll think is a good choice.

Best Shows

If you enjoy country music then country tonight is a must see. If you like comedy with your country then comedy barn and ole smokey hoedown are a must.

Best Shows

I love the Louise Mandrell Show. I think it was the best show I have ever seen, and I have seen alot, I have been to Branson four times. Iam sure you will love it.

Go see Louise Mandrell before she leaves! Her last show is New Year%26#39;s eve since she sold the the theatre this spring. (Her husband has a rare disease and she wants to be able to be with him more.) Great family show with high-end production values.

I must admit I enjoyed the Comedy Barn . I thought ';OH NO '; another show that makes fun of '; hillbilly%26#39;s ';, but was I ever wrong . It was one of the best shows I have ever seen in P.F..And I have been to several. If you need a good laugh thats the place to go.

My family and I have been to the Comedy Barn 2 times. We absolutely love it! My 8 yr old son had to have the video and he watches it often. It is not a ';making fun of hillbillies'; type of show.

since you will be there for the holidays shows I also recommend the Louise show. We have been several times and always a very good show!! The bears show is also a good holiday show if you have not seen it.

What is the comedy barn like? We will be there over Thanksgiving with my mother-in-law and 9 yr old daughter. Would they enjoy it? Would my 9 yr old really understand the humor?

We have been to the dixie stampede twice, and loved it. We were thinking about doing it this time for the Xmas show. Has anyone seen that show?

We just got back from our annual anniversary trip(24 years) Here are some activities we enjoyed: Black Bear Jamboree was the BEST. Comedy Barn is a scream, County Tonight, horseback riding with Ponderosa Riding Stables, Riding the Arts and Crafts circle and up 321 to picnic at Greenbrier by the river. We didn%26#39;t go to Cades Cove this year. We got back Nov 2nd and the peak colors are slow this year so you will probably be in for some wonderful fall views. We stayed at All Seasons Cabins(private owner cabins) right off of traffic light 3 in Pigeon Forge. This was the highlight of our trip this year. Check out their website if you haven%26#39;t booked yet(www.allseasonscabins.com). Great folks and unbelievable cabins/prices. The location of their 2 cabins are centrally located to everything you mentioned but in the peaceful solitude of the mountains. Cabins have wood fireplace, hot tub, jacuzzi, pool table,W/D, BBQ grill, EVERYTHING.....

Bedbugs

This has been ahot topice regarding hotels and motels. Has anyone had an experience with them?

Bedbugs

We have stayed at the Hilton Suites on 4th and loved it.

It is located on 4th Ave. and easy to walk anywhere downtown.

Right next to the Country Music Hall of Fame and close to the Ryman Auditorium...

Also stayed at the Renaissance Hotel...first time we liked it.

Had a really nice room that looked towards downtown and was a corner room...second time not so lucky...we could hear everything that our neighbors did or said as if they were right in our room.

Stayed at the Doubletree..

Enjoyed our stay there.

Stayed at another one but cannot remember the name of it.

All those are within walking distance to attractions and downtown.

Bedbugs

i think the bedbug problem is limited to several of the cheap hotels near the stadium-the days inn coliseum, knights inn and stadium inn. Avoid those at all costs. They get a lot of drug dealers, hookers etc from the bad part of town.

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Christmas in the snow

We have an 8-year old daughter who has never seen snow. We do not ski ... but would enjoy a pretty country village setting with sleigh rides, shows, fireplaces and shopping. Any suggestions?

Christmas in the snow

There is always snow at Obergatlinburg in the winter. They have an Ice skating rink and I think sledding. The Gondola to the top is fun, or you can drive up Ski Mountain Road.

Christmas in the snow

I guess living in Texas you wouldn%26#39;t see alot of snow. Seeing snow for the very first time at any age would be such an experience. I would definitely take her to Ober and being in December there%26#39;s a good chance that there will be snow on the ground. Zoder%26#39;s has rooms with fireplaces and you may even want to think about renting a cabin. I%26#39;m sure there are some placess that offer sleigh rides but I don%26#39;t know any right off. Spending Christmas in the Smokies would be so great. Take plenty of pictures. This will be a wonderful memory. Take care and enjoy your trip.

Here is a website that will give you all kinds of information about Winterfest in Gatlinburg.

www.gatlinburg-tennessee.com/events/list.html

Granny's at Dollywood

Is the buffet for lunch or breakfast good at Granny%26#39;s and also, is it expensive or not? Is the selection and quality worth the money or am I better off going to Golden Corral with the kids? Are there any places to take the kids like a Chuck E Cheese to play and eat?

Granny's at Dollywood

I am assuming that you are talking about Aunt Granny%26#39;s at Dollywood... If so, the answer is yes, it is good. We have never had the breakfast buffet there, but the lunch/supper is very good. The price is comparable to everything else in a sit down restaurant there. I can%26#39;t remember the price for sure, but I think it is about $8.00-$9.00 per adult for supper. I may be high, but I don%26#39;t think I am low in that figure.

With all that said, I would recommend you go there for one of the nicer meals Dollywood offers.

Enjoy!

Granny's at Dollywood

Thank you for the info. We will try it. We have a coupon that children eat free with a paying adult. We will try the breakfast there. I love biscuits and gravy. Where is the best place for that?

Can%26#39;t help you with breakfast at all. We never arrive until close to lunchtime and just wait for that. Aunt Granny%26#39;s might be your best bet, though. Otherwise, if you have light eaters, you might try the bakery near the entrance of the park. Also, if you like cinnamon bread, get a loaf or two at the grist mill. It%26#39;s on the expensive side, but it sure it good! I figure it like this... On a regular basis, I probably woud not buy it, but for special at Dollywood, I do. Hope this helps.

We will try the cinnamon bread.

We%26#39;ve tried Aunt Granny%26#39;s several time over the years and don%26#39;t see what all the fuss is about over this place. In my families opinion Aunt Granny%26#39;s is a shining example of a very bad buffet. Most of the food seems to be out of a can with a little seasoning to try to cover up. It%26#39;s also very expensive for that kind of food. I%26#39;m not much of a buffet fan but I like Golden Corral a lot better than Granny%26#39;s. While we%26#39;re talking about Dollywood food has anyone had the disgusting pizza they serve there? We ended up taking a few bites and throwing ours away. We pretty much avoid eating at Dollywood. I thought the quality of food at Dixie Stampede wasn%26#39;t much better than Dollywood food either.

I loved Aunt Granny%26#39;s. They have good old fashioned home cooked southern food. Anywhere you eat in Dollywood is going to be more expensive than if you were to eat on the parkway. But if you want a variety in what you want to eat Aunt Granny%26#39;s is the place. I believe when we ate there it was like $22 for my husband and me. Not bad for a buffet. I disagree with coastermeister, I would take Aunt Granny%26#39;s over Golden Coral anyday.

I agree that the food at Dollywood isn%26#39;t fantastic. And you are so right about the pizza!!! But rest assured that when I recommend Aunt Granny%26#39;s, I am comparing it to most every other food choice at Dollywood, not to food %26#39;on the outside.%26#39; With that said, I still like Aunt Granny%26#39;s just fine for a full meal.

That%26#39;s not bad for buffet prices. I have a coupon where my kids can eat free breakfast. After 4pm kids can eat free dinner with a paying adult. I have done a lot of research on coupons. I know where you can buy tickets with cash to Dollywood and you can stay 2 whole days instead of the after 3pm deal. You buy the tickets at a hotel. Anyone who does otherwise has money to flush.

We have just returned from our trip to Dollywood. We enjoyed the food at Granny%26#39;s. It was reasonably priced and we enjoyed the buffet very much. The waitress was very friendly and treated us as though she had known us a long time. We did have a very memorable event happen while in the restaurant. A couple had some very loud and unhappy children. An elderly man became quite upset at them when they proceeded to leave. He threatened the mother of the children. The staff handled this situation with much tact. The security people were quietly informed and shortly after the young couple left the restaurant, the man who threatened was very quiely taken out of the restaurant. It was quite an experience and one that I won%26#39;t forget for a long time. The staff handled everything calmly and other patrons continued on with their meal. I highly recommend Granny%26#39;s at Dollywood. The evening meal was definitely an experience!

Wow! I have NEVER seen anything like that at Dollywood! And I have been there numerous times since we live less than 2 hours away. I have always experienced very friendly people there. As far as amusement parks go, I think Dollywood has the most homey and friendly atmosphere of them all. And I always feel safe there. But things will happen. You saw a very rare incident, I%26#39;m sure.

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Chattanooga Experts Plz give us some advice on our trip

My husband and I and our two kids are planning on driving from Tampa to Chattanooga in November, the weekend before Thanksgiving. I think we are planning on staying at the Hilton Garden Inn...reviews gave it thumbs up. We love the mountains and horses...can you recommend where we can go to ride horses by the mountains.

Also, what are some of the things we can do with our 11 and 16 year old for fun.

Thank you in advance for all your help.

Chattanooga Experts Plz give us some advice on our trip

Hi,

I am an employee of the Country Inn and Suites in Chattanooga, TN. We are located on the outskirts of Chattanooga, where you can get a view of the mountains. We have rocking chairs on our front porch, which people always say they love, so they can see the view. This is a great, safe area for you to bring your family. Good places to go, with your kids is Rock City, Ruby Falls, and the Incline. We are located 10 min or so from these attractions. I have heard that the Chickamauga Battlefields have horse back riding, and its absolutely beautiful there. I drive there all the time. Also, we are only 6 miles from downtown, where you can go to the Tennessee Aquarium, and the IMAX Theatre. We also have a riverfront walkway which has been newly built with fountains and the like. Its a great place to go during the day. The leaves are just starting to turn now, and its very pretty. If you would like to book a suite with us, (2 rooms, bedroom and living room, 2 tv%26#39;s, great for when ya%26#39;ll want to watch something and they want to watch cartoons!) either call me, Kate, at 423-825-6100, or go to our website, countryinns.com.

Thanks!! I hope that was enough information!!

Kate

Chattanooga Experts Plz give us some advice on our trip

Chattanooga is a beautiful city this time of year. The leaves are starting to turn and the nights are chilly and the day time hours great.

For horseback riding there are stables located at Chickamauga Battlefield (but they are guide only tours)

There is also one located in Ringgold Georgia (10 minutes south of East Ridge, TN) named Hartland Ranch - their number is 706/935-8457 should you wish to call them for more information.

There are alot of great hotels in Chattanooga, but if you are going to ride in Ringgold, Georgia and do the downtown Chattanooga attractions, the Holiday Inn Express East Ridge is great. They would be located between the two. They are a quality hotel with very clean rooms and a really friendly staff. You can%26#39;t go wrong with that hotel.

Thank you Nursegoodbody for the advice

There is a great riding stable on the outskirts of chattanooga, Its about 15 mintues away from downtown thogh. I will find out more info for you as I pass by it on my way home from work everyday.

You should plan to stay in the downtown area if possile, as they have free shuttles and you%26#39;re close to the major attractions such as the Imax, Childrens Museum and the Aqurium. Lookout and Ruby Falls are a short drive up the mountain. There is also a river boat you can take short cruises up and down the river, they also offer dinner and lunch cruise depending on time of year. The Choo Choo is a favorite of children as you can ride the trolly and look at the old locomotives as well. Chattanooga isn%26#39;t a tough town to get around, so driving to different places to sight see is very easy.

The Hilton downtown is good and I agree with daPro - I%26#39;d stay downtown too. Much easier to get around.

AND, as much as I hate to say, if mountains and horseback riding are really important you might want to continue on past Chatt. and go up to the Smokies (Great Smoky Mountains National Park). It will be about three more hours north from Chatt. Even though I live here in Chatt., I grew up at the foot of the Smokies.

Also, remember we will be quite a bit colder than what you are used to in Tampa.

Good luck wherever you end up..........

The choo cho is fun but if your kids like trains go to the tennessee railroad museum. They have tons and tons of engines, a museum and you can ride a steam engine too!

If you like fishes at all the Aquarium is a must. It%26#39;s the largest freshwater aquarium in the world, and they recently went through a 30 million dollar salt-water expansion. You can throw in an IMAX movie for $4. Also there%26#39;s the Chattanooga Zoo, small, but really cheap- only $6 adult 3$ child. They also recently expanded.

Make sure to check out the riverfront; the passage, Coolidge Park, walnut street bridge. While you%26#39;re over by Coolidge Park make sure to get an ice cream at Clumpies.

On Lookout Mtn. I would only recommend Rock City and Point Park ($1). Ruby Falls and the Incline are too commercialized and expensive.

Heres some info concerning horse riding stables. Not sure much about them other than location and contact info so please call ahead and ask questions.

#1. Riding with pride Chattanooga

info@ridingwithpride.com

http://www.ridingwithpride.com

Aimee or Frank Glover

(423) 503-7951

(423) 504-1120

#2. (I think somone else mentioned this)

Tennessee Stables Inc., Ocoee, (423) 338-0038 (Not in chattanooga but about 30 minutes away and way out in the country, beutiful area.

#3. (This is the one I was talking about)(There is swampland and nice trails there)

(there sign says half day and all day rates)

J%26amp;P Ride and Pack

Address and Phone

8042 Frontage Rd.

Soddy Daisy, TN 37373

Phone: 423-760-5934

Quick Information

Horseback Riding Trails

Admission Rates

$25 per hr.

Hours Open to the Public

By appointment only

DIRECTIONS

Hwy. 27 North one mile to Frontage Rd. on right.

(not far from Chattanooga but still away enough to enjoy the countryside)

Thank you all so very much...you gave us so much information, it will come in very handy.

We appreciate all your expert advice.

Where in Murfreesboro should I live?

Greetings,

I am looking to relocate to Nashville, and based on some research it looks like this is a nice area in my price range.

Question is where in this city is the best? I keep seeing homes for sale stating ';north'; or ';west.';

Which subarea is the best in the $150,000 for a 3/2 range? Looking for family oriented, best schools, etc.,

Thanks in advance.

Where in Murfreesboro should I live?

Based on the content of your post, I%26#39;m not sure if you%26#39;re wanting to know about Murfreesboro or Nashville... maybe both! Here is a link to another thread where I posted some information about Murfreesboro. Hope this helps!

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g55229-i154-k30889…

Where in Murfreesboro should I live?

Thanks so much for the info. I had read that already and realized that murfressboro is a great place to live in Nashville. I was just confused in where in this town was the best place to live. In Georgia, Marietta is a nice city, but you want to live in East Marietta vs another part of Marietta.

I hope I explained myself.

Thanks

Well, Murfreesboro is actually not a section of Nashville. It%26#39;s a separate and distinct large town 30 minutes southeast of Nashville with a population of about 80,000. Nashville has a lot of what I would call suburbs, like Madison, Antioch, Bellevue, etc., but Murfreesboro is a town unto itself.

Now, knowing this, if you%26#39;re still interested in moving to Murfreesboro, there are several areas of town that are good places to live. If you%26#39;re looking in the $150k for a 3br/2ba range, I would suggest the Cason Lane or Blackman areas. There are literally hundreds, maybe thousands of houses in these areas. I have a client who lives in this area, and her home just appraised at $154k for a 3br, 2 1/2 bath. The only downside is that this is an extremely congested area. People want to live there b/c it%26#39;s so close to Interstate 24, which takes you to Nashville. There are several new schools out there, and I%26#39;m sure more will be built in the future. It%26#39;s easily the fastest-growing residential area in town.

I would also recommend looking at some of the new subdivisions being built in the Barfield/Christiana areas. These areas are on the south side of town and are relatively rural. They are also within easy access of Interstate 24. Frankly, schools in the Cason Lane/Blackman area are a bit better, I think.

If you%26#39;re looking for a home, you might try www.bobparks.com. It%26#39;s a website for a local real estate company, and they list every house that%26#39;s for sale, whether it%26#39;s with their company or not. When you%26#39;re searching, Cason Lane/Blackman is on the West side of town, and Barfield/Christiana is South. The North side of Murfreesboro is very nice, but tends to be a bit pricier.

I%26#39;ll be happy to provide any more info if you need it!

Thanks so much your above post was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the website, it is great!!

weather for Thangsgiving Week

We have started the count ddown. We will be in the mmountains on the 19th of this month. I have looked at Accuweather%26#39;s 15 day forcast and weather channel%26#39;s 10 day forecast. The weather looks gorgeous thru the 18th. Do any of you that live in that area have any ideas on what the weather will do?

weather for Thangsgiving Week

This had been a strange year. We had warmer than normal for several weeks early in the fall and then it went below normal for about 10 day. We seem to be pretty close to normal temps now. You can expect cool, crisp days, and cold nights.

Our normal daytime temps around Thanksgiving hover around 60 degrees, and nighttime temps in the 30%26#39;s.

B&B questions

Are there any B%26amp;B%26#39;s that allow children, or do all B%26amp;B%26#39;s consider pets and children in the same category?

B%26amp;B questions

Most B%26amp;B%26#39;s take children age 12 and above. There are some B%26amp;B%26#39;s that accept younger children, but I don%26#39;t know of any that accept pets. Here are some that take younger children:

Blue Mountain Mist

Calico Inn

Mountain Harbour (stay for free!!)

Von Bryan

Whisperwood Farm

There are several web sites that specilize in Bed and Breakfasts and the Smoky Mountain Bed and Breakfast Association has 27 member B%26amp;B%26#39;s and Inns. I am prohibited by the rules of this forum to give you a specific website (unless you ask for website addresses)

The reason most B%26amp;B%26#39;s do not allow young children is that alot of couple are trying to get a little romantic personal time.

There are too many potential problems with allowing pets that will negativly impact the other guests. There are a couple of good kennels in the area that would be glad to care for your pets while you are enjoying your stay in Gatlinburg.

B%26amp;B questions

No pets is understandable.

But no children under 12 is a form of discrimination. The fact that pets and children were listed in the same way is sad.

It is not a matter of discrimination, it is just the preference of the large majority of our guests.

Many of our guests, both couples and single parents have left there children with the grandparents so that they can relax and and have quiet (adult) time. It would not be fair to them to have kids running around just being kids. Even good kids can be very disruptive and noisy.

Many children are well behaved and cause no problems, but it only takes one ';wild child'; to spoil someones whole visit. We do everything we can to ensure that ALL of our guests enjoy thier stay with us!

I am sure that many of you have been in a restaurant with one of these ';wild children'; sitting next to you. At least in a restaunt you only have to put up with it for a short time. In a B%26amp;B it could be several days!!

The other issue is that most of the B%26amp;B%26#39;s do not have swimming pools and other amusements to keep the younger children busy.

We have never lumped children and pets into the same category. I don%26#39;t know what gave that impression, but I can see how a poor choice of wording could make you think that.

It is probably redundant but the rules of this forum require that I tell you that we do own and run the Laurel Springs Lodge B%26amp;B.

And there are B%26amp;B%26#39;s that are more family oriented instead of adult oriented. I am one of those potential guests who want a B%26amp;B for adult time. I consider B%26amp;B%26#39;s more intimate and personal which goes hand in hand with the kind of adult time I want to have with my husband.

I totally agree with you guys. When I go to Gatlinburg regardless of whether it is with a male or a female friend the last thing that I want to hear is a ';wild child'; as you call it causing all kinds of havoc or an animal making all kinds of noise. I was in a restaurant with a friend that I had not seen in awhile and a child about 2 was throwing a fit to the point of throwing a spoon at his mom. After about 45 minutes and not getting to finish her dinner she got up and left. It was very disturbing and I think it put a damper on everyone%26#39;s meal. No one is trying to discriminate against children or animals its just as the last post said some people had just rather have peace and quite with their spouse or friends and not have to worry about having children or pets around. As for me I am all for bed and breakfasts that cater only to adults.

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Advice needed please

Hi everyone,

My boyfriend and I will be staying at the La Quinta Inn Primacy Parkway for 2 nights in January. We only have one full day in Memphis to visit Graceland and the Civil Rights Museum, and hopefully to have a look around Beale Street (although we do have another night to visit Beale St as well).

If possible, could someone provide advice regarding the best way to visit these attractions i.e. what would be the best way of getting between the hotel and these attractions (we won%26#39;t have a car), should we take a tour to visit Graceland, etc.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

Advice needed please

Another quick question - what would be the best way of getting from the airport to the hotel? Does anyone know what the approximate cost of a taxi would be? Thanks again.

Advice needed please

Just do a tour of Graceland I guess that%26#39;s the best way, if you haven%26#39;t been there before it%26#39;s not that big of a deal in my opinion. Some think it%26#39;s a disappointment and sort of tacky, but I guess it%26#39;s a bit of history. Personally I thought it was a waste of time and effort given the hassle factor ! No car?? then you%26#39;re going to be introuble in Memphis because the cab system is pretty awful, you also can%26#39;t %26#39;hail%26#39; a cab in Memphis ! My experience is that they are SLOW as heck to get to you. From Primacy Parkway which is right off Ridgeway and Poplar area I would count on about 30 bucks or so now !

Cvil Rights museum is a fairly decent attraction and done okay, not terrific, but adequate. Memphis is obviously mentioned and highlighted a bit but in the overall context of a pretty bad time in our history. I guess you are from Australia and not from the US. I don%26#39;t know how much US history that you were taught in Australian school, but Memphis was pretty bad about race relations (Black/White), and frankly I don%26#39;t think it%26#39;s evolved as much as other US southern (or northern/western, etc) cities . It%26#39;s primitive compared to NYC or even Atlanta. My opinion. I hope you have a good and safe adventure in Memphis. Be careful, Memphis is one of the most dangerous cities in the US too.

I don%26#39;t believe Graceland is a waste of time, especially if you like Elvis.

I love Graceland.

Anyway, the taxi system in Memphis is a bit bad. You have to call and have them come pick you up and it might take some time to wait. There is a taxi stand at Graceland so getting to your hotel probably wouldn%26#39;t be too bad. Also, at your hotel you could call and have one come get you. I beleive it is $21 from the airport to downtown on a taxi. Graceland is near the airport. I could see it costing about the $30 range, and with the Australian dollar not being great, that might be more than you want to pay.

try looking on the web for Blues City Tours. they might be able to help you.

The civil rights museum is a good site. I went there recently and spent around two hours there. Beale street is more of a night thing so that shouldn%26#39;t be an issue.

as far as your hotel is concerned have you considered staying in downtown? you will be there in the middle of all the sites excluding Graceland. You can ride the trolley to the civil rights museum and beale street. if you are planning on taking taxis to graceland and downtown from your hotel, you would save a bit of money by spending more on a hotel in downtown but then being able to walk to things in downtown or take the trolley. plus, you can get a free shuttle at sun studio to graceland. have a look at sunstudio%26#39;s web site, probably sunstudio.com.

Thanks for your responses. Since finding out how much taxis will be, we are planning to change our hotel booking. We only booked at the La Quinta because it was quite cheap and included breakfast, but I think it will now be more economical to stay downtown. Just hope there won%26#39;t be a cancellation fee for the other one. Now looking at the Comfort Inn Downtown, which seems to be in a decent location.

Thanks again for your advice! It has been really helpful, and is greatly appreciated.

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McKay Motel

Stayed here many years ago at the McKay motel. What has happened to it? It was perfect location for us. Any suggestion on where to stay close to this location for an older couple with easy walk to downtown..

thanks,

Mike

McKay Motel

McKays%26#39;s was torn down a while back. There was rumor that they were going to build something in its place but I don%26#39;t think they ever did. As for as I know it%26#39;s just a vacant lot. Midtown Lodge is just about in that general area. It%26#39;s pretty nice and it would be close for you. The Clarion is a new hotel its on the far end of town just before you head into the park. It%26#39;s kind of expensive but it%26#39;s close. On River Road there are several hotels within walking distance of the parkway. When are you planning on going?

McKay Motel

they are building some type of shopping center on the location, maybe a new motel also. The artist%26#39;s rendering they have on the site shows the McKay%26#39;s sign as part of the new.

We will be going the first week after thanksgiving..love the christmas lights.

Hampton Inn is a smaller hotel and is close to that location. As someone else mentioned, the Clarion is closer to the park entrance and is a bit more expensive than some, but my husband and I stay there with my parents who are in their mid 70%26#39;s and our granddaughter who is 7 every time we are in Gatlinburg. It is convenient for everyone since it is close to many good restaurants, the convention center and is very clean. They offer a large free breakfast buffet each morning also. This helps make the cost more reasonable.

I read in the Mountain Press several weeks ago that Lineberger%26#39;s had bought the hotel and tore it down. They are going to enlarge their eating facility and and build an underground parking facility and some shops.

Question about cabin rental business

Now I have a question about the cabin rental business. Do most of you advertise on a website or through a real estate business or what? also who books these cabins? you the individul owners or someone else? How does this work?

Question about cabin rental business

The method varies from cabin owner to cabin owner. I%26#39;m a new owner (since June) so my cabin is presently managed by a cabin rental company. It is on a website and is rented mostly by people who do searches on the internet and book on-line. The company- Cabins USA- also does it%26#39;s own marketing and sends out brochures through the chamber of commerce and places brochures in the hundreds of brochure stands throughout the area. Cabins USA also has a rental office on the parkway in Pigeon Forge and another in Gatlinburg, so there are some folks who see the sign and go in and rent as a walk in. Cabin management companies charge 40% of your rental income to manage and rent the cabin for you. I am working on getting my own website up and running as additional advertisement and also I would be able to showcase my own cabin on my site and use more photos, etc. I%26#39;m considering ';renting by owner'; for the future once I have some experience with owning a cabin. There are several owners who rent themselves and can answer questions about that process. Hope that helps answer some of your questions. Most of the owners who post on this site are trying not to be perceived as ';advertising'; our own cabins, so it%26#39;s hard to answer some questions without getting the post deleted.

Question about cabin rental business

Thank you both ! ! you have been informative and very helpful!

gatlinburglover

Vickie

Which cabin company is best?

Help!! I need input on Country Oaks Cottages, Eagles Ridge Resort, Timber Tops, Fireside Chalets, and Aunt Bugs. I need positive or negative experiences. Thanks to everyone.

Which cabin company is best?

I havent stayed with any of those before but I have heard GREAT things about Aunt Bugs!!!

Which cabin company is best?

we stayed in country oaks cottages and they were really nice

all but praise for Timber Tops

see Gatlinburg page for review

can e-mail me if u want more info

we are staying at fireside chalets on 07/28-7/29/05, i cant find any reviews on this, i hope i made a good decision.. ill let you know

driving through the park

I was told a good way to get to Gatlinburg is to go through Maryville and Townsend and take 73 through the park. A couple people have said on here they don%26#39;t agree with that...

what%26#39;s the deal?

We%26#39;ll be going in 2 weeks, driving up from La., so I just wanted some good advice.

Thanks!

Janey

driving through the park

I would speculate that those people are Interstate clones who stick to the superslab at great expense and feel that a vintage experience is exemplified by a trip to a Cracker Barrel. The Maryville route, to me, is a much more beautiful approach to the Smokies than the horridly plastic Pigeon Forge route. I stick to the freeway only to get through Chattanooga, then hit Hwy 11 east of Cleveland to enjoy the countryside instead, great little towns like Etowah, and a refreshing taste of Americana before corporations prescribed what we define as scenery. Billboards and concrete hold no distiction IMHO. Hope I am not alone.

driving through the park

At the very least I would get off at the Lenoir City exit on I-40 and take 73/321 to Pigeon Forge. The previous mentioned route up from Chattanooga via 11/64 is a good alternate if you are interested in seeing some of backroads America. Another alternative is to take I-140 from I-40/75 over to 129 and then hit 321 over to Townsend and on to Pigeon Forge. Thank goodness all those people do stick to the interstate for those of us interested in seeing more than concrete and bill boards or traffic would be a mess. Enjoy the drive.

this is what gatlinburg.com says:

Take Exit 81 on I-75 North and follow Highway 321 North through Maryville and Townsend and Highway 73 to Gatlinburg. Approximate driving time from interstate: 70 minutes.

I think this is the way we are going to go. It looks like it goes into Gatlinburg, not through Pigeon Forge. Is this correct?

Not sure about 73 but if it says it goes into Gatlinburg then would assume that it does. Don%26#39;t know where it would come out at.

Need to look that one up myself.

My daughter took I-40 to I-75 to 321 and took it all the way into Pigeon Forge. Next time maybe she will try the 73 that you are talking about.

I do know that going home on a Tuesday there was no traffic leaving Gatlinburg and our son in law went the other way to the interstate and we took 321 through Townsend etc...It took us 30 mins. longer than it did them to get to the same spot....but you do have the beautiful scenery...

Janey16, my daughter who lives in Knoxville says that she and her husband have traveled on 73 to Gatlinburg. It does, indeed, go staight into Gatlinburg, emptying you out onto Parkway on the far end (opposite side of the entrance from Pigeon Forge.) She said it is a beautiful drive and much less traveled, making your trip into Gatlinburg much quicker than going through Pigeon Forge.

If the exit you are taking puts you on 129 (the road to hte airport) you will come to a split at Maryville and Alcoa. My daughter told me the quicker way is to head toward and then through Alcoa. Way up the road, you will find signs that have you turn onto 73 straight into Gatlinburg. you would have to do this if you went through Maryville, but going through alcoa is faster. As I said above, this is for if your exit puts you onto 129.

Aren%26#39;t you the one that will be there when my husband and I will be there? I%26#39;m the one celebrating my 25th anniversary that weekend (Nov 18-20.) Looks like we will get to enjoy a few leaves with this warm weather. We are marvelling at how late the leaves are turning this year. I live about 2 hours east of Gatlinburg and our leaves are just now turning. Unbelievable...

From Maryville/Alcoa there is no road that goes straight to Gatlinburg. You either follow 321 from Townsend through Wears Valley over to Pigeon Forge or go straight through Townsend into the park and hang a left at the ';Y'; driving via Elkmont over to Sugarlands visitor center and then turn left on 441 which goes to the south end of the Pkwy in Gatlinburg. There is also a cut across from Wears Valley through Little Greenbrier into Metcalf Bottoms which puts you on the road over to Sugarlands as well.

Klm81955

yes, we are driving up on the 17th and leaving on the 20th. We%26#39;ll be leaving La. at about 1 or 2am Thursday morning (YIKES!!) to make the 10 hour trip.

Since we%26#39;ve never been up there, I wanted as much scenery as possible, even if it takes a little longer. Going through the park just sounds so awesome.

Thanks for all of the advice, guys! In 2 short (hopefully short) weeks, I%26#39;ll be in Gatlinburg!!!! WOOHOO!!!

take care,

Janey

I noticed that most of the people here are coming in from the south, but I thought I%26#39;d give it a shot anyway. For anyone who%26#39;s coming from the north on 75....we always take 75 to 640, then 40 to 66. We always allow plenty of tiem to get there, so are usually there a few hours before we can get into our cabin. Just wondering what other way there is. One time we turned off too soon %26amp; went through Knoxville...not fun %26amp; it seemed to take forever. However, I would love to be able to drive through the beautiful mountain scenery instead of the packed interstate. Thanks!

Hi Rileysmom - One way we have gone is to drive past the 66 exit and continue on I40 to Exit 435 (or 432). This way takes you through Cosby, and ends at downtown traffic light #3 in Gatlinburg. It can save hours of bumper to bumper traffic by avoiding Pigeon Forge.

If you mapquest Cosby, you can get a map.

Hope that helps!

Rileysmom, if you are willing to share, what part of Ohio are you from? I was born and raised in the Dayton area. Although, now I have been away for many years. I visit my parents and brothers who are still there, though...

chili cook-off

Just wandering how many people went to the chili cook-off and the turning on of the Christmas lights on Tuesday? I wanted to go but I had to work.I am so disappointed that I did not get to go especially to see the Coasters. Would like to see some reviews on it and see how people enjoyed it and if it was crowded.

chili cook-off

We were in Gatlinburg during the chili cook off-didn%26#39;t know it was going to be going on but stumbled upon it as we were going through town. It was very crowded -lots of good chili-fire works were pretty but very short-nowhere to sit --.It was nice though -the COASTERS were terrible-they tried but oh-my- goodness they butchered some songs. And the MC was not very funny. I think the whole thing could have been ran a lot better. The total concept was good but seemed a little disorganized-was this the first year for it? Loved Gatlinburg though and the Xmas lights are great and the trees and weather MAGNIFICENT!!

chili cook-off

Brenda2

I wish I could have been there as well. See this all adds to the can%26#39;t be there right now impatent thing I%26#39;m going through. I feel like I%26#39;m missing everything :(

P. S.

Did you get my post to you on the Sovigner thing?

gatlinburglover

Vickie

Vickie, I did get your reply and I am so sorry to hear that the house didn%26#39;t sell yet but it will. It may just take a little longer. When the right person comes along they will fall in love with your house and have to have it. I do hope you get to be in Gatlinburg for the holidays. That would be so great. I would love to sit down and have a cup of coffee with you. Here is by email address; brenda.gravitt@flyi.com. Please keep in touch and let me know how things go and I will definitely keep you in my prayers. Good Luck and God Bless!

Mountain Man, I would love to help out next year so I will make sure that I turn in vacation very early so I can make sure that I can be there. I wrote down your email address so I will contact you soon. I am just so sorry that I had to miss it this year. Is this the first year that they have had the chili cookoff or is it a yearly thing? As for as the Coasters go I don%26#39;t think they are capable of butchering a song, crowded in Gatlinburg,hum imagine that, and no where to sit. It%26#39;s a free concert, what more can you expect? Seems like you just can%26#39;t make some people happy. Like you said if it was so crowded there then keep on walking.I%26#39;m glad that there were some people there that did enjoy it.

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October in Chattanooga: Color tours

My mother, daughter and I will be visiting Chattanooga the weekend of Oct. 21. We%26#39;re interested in a good local driving color tour route for Saturday the 22nd.

Any Ideas?

Any good ideas where to get a great Picnic Lunch to take along?

Cece T

Mi

October in Chattanooga: Color tours

Well,

I would suggest going to the Chattanooga nature center and walk down their nature trail (about 20 minutes) and looking at their wonderful animals. THEN for just a little more you can drive through their car trail called reflection riding. The falls colors on the mountain and through the riding are fabulous, dont forget your camera. The nature center is very close to ruby falls and rock city. It doesnt cost much to do all that sthere either like 4.50 or somthing.

As far as food there are many fast food or small stores around to put a good picnic together that are located along the way to lookout mountian from any direction.

Then if thats not enough fall colors for you try going as far as you can on Lookout Mountain parkway, Take a map so you wont get lost, if you make it fsr enough down the parkway checkout cloudland canyon and desoto falls, both are great in the fall but some driving IS required to get to them.

NOW

I MUST RECOMEND A CRUISE ON THE RIVER BOAT! they have several fall cruises for the purpose of viewing fall foilage. The Fall Color cruise is the best but youll get here too early for that one, but there is a great one going on while youll be here, its called the fall leaf cruise and they feed you too!!!!

Heres the link chattanoogariverboat.com/www/…fall_leaf.html

This is your best bet to make the most of the fall colors on your trip!

October in Chattanooga: Color tours

You can also drive up to the Cleveland area (Exit 20 off I-75) to the Ocoee River gorge. Hwy. 64 runs along the river in the mountains. It is probably one of the most beautiful drives in America. As you get towards the part of the road that actually runs along the river, there is a great pizza/sandwich restaurant called the Ocoee Gondolier. You can eat there or get it to go. At the east end of the gorge is the Whitewater Center. You can keep going farther into the mountains from there or turn around and head back into Chattanooga.

Yes, I didnt even think about it, the Ocoee is pretty also.

Heres a link to lookoutmountain parkway and all teh things most visitors dont even know thats there.

www.tourdekalb.com/lookoutmountainparkway.htm

Thank you for your suggestions. I%26#39;ve been to Chattanooga a few times, so I%26#39;ve seen Ruby Falls, Rock City ect... but these drives sound like a great way to explore the rest of the area.

Thanks

Cece T.

By chance do you like haunted houses? Ruby falls has one in the cave I would recommend and there are some other ones I can tell you about if you like. After all the time your coming down would be perfect for a scare or two.

I went to Rock City yesterday, hoping to see the fall colors from the top of Lookout Mountain. It was a beautiful day but the leaves haven%26#39;t turned yet. The prettiest leaves we saw were the trees on the road leading up the mountain. Otherwise, the fall leaves are just starting so perhaps the peak will be next weekend. Since there hasn%26#39;t been much rain in the past couple of months the waterfall was non-existent. My husband hadn%26#39;t been to Rock City so I was disappointed when he didn%26#39;t get to see the it but I hope we%26#39;ll go back in the future since we only live an hour away.

I live one hour south of Chattanooga and the leaves are gorgeous here and toward Atlanta as of yesterday, Sunday, Nov. 6.

Yes the leaves are at the poiint now that certain parts of chattanooga, the mountains, the country etc. are absolutly breathtaking.

Hey ya'll I have a stupid bear question

Hey ya%26#39;ll I have a stupid bear question......when do they hibernate?

Hey ya'll I have a stupid bear question

We need Mountain Man on here to answer this one.

I read something that said they start around the end of October and go to March or so ... but technically they don%26#39;t stay hibernated...they just take longgggg naps and then come out for a short time and then take more longgggg naps...they may be totally wrong so don%26#39;t quote me on this answer...

Mountain Man where are you????????????????

Hey ya'll I have a stupid bear question

I think its later than Oct. because the only times I have see bears was in the month of Nov. Maybe it depends on if its an early or late fall.

Mountain Man is definately the one for this question...It seems that hibernation is somehow related to the weather. Cold weather drives the bears into caves and the in the spring the warmer weather beckons them out. Based on that I would guess they start going into hibernation mid to late November and come out late March. Just a guess though...

COME ON MOUNTAIN MAN!!

Actaully the majority of the black bears in the Smokies hibernate and/or den high up in hollow trees. True they don%26#39;t really hibernate but go into long periods of sleep and venture out on warm days to feed.

I have read that bears usually go into their den the last of October or November depending on the temperature and that they don%26#39;t really hibernate. They basically just sleep for long periods of time and that they may come out of their den if they are disturbed or the temperature gets warm. From what I have read they come out of their dens for good in March or April.

Thanks for the info everyone...you%26#39;ve been very helpful. I%26#39;ve only ever been in December and I have never seen one.

You need to speak to my husband! LOL! Although, he isn%26#39;t nearly as bad as some husbands I know! There is a TV in our room at the B%26amp;B we will be at (in 1 1/2 weeks!) so I will have to threaten his life if he even LOOKS in that direction! I get ONE weekend! Especially since it is our 25th anniversary celebration! :)

pick a secret hideaway cabins and get screwed!

I called this company about renting a cabin for a few days during Christmas. A lady named Catherine booked me for a cabin and within two minutes she called back and said sorry that one was already booked. So then I booked another one with them. They charged it to my card and we were looking forward to our trip. Well 2 days later I just recieved a message and I called them back just to learn this cabit also had been rented. She said sorry but they would do nothing to try to make it right with us because they had no trouble renting their cabins. They even processed my credit card. Well if you want to get this kind of service just book them for your great family vacation!

pick a secret hideaway cabins and get screwed!

What a horrible experience. Apparently they don%26#39;t have a very good renting system.

We rented through Jackson Mountain Homes.

Just returned last Tuesday. It was a beautiful 4 bedroom cabin called Overlook Lodge and was even nicer than the pictures showed.

pick a secret hideaway cabins and get screwed!

They obviously don%26#39;t have a good reservation system. But I did get us a very nice cabin from Kimble Rentals.

sorry to hear about your bad experience we have just returned from pigeon forge having spent five glorious days in a cabin booked from england we had no problems and the service was excellent very helpful the cabin was absolute high booked with the sugarmaple cabins and we wre on an absolute high all week i can recommend the company and have no complaints and i am hard to please!!! hope you get things sorted

nite66,

We have rented from Kimble before and we were very happy. Hope you and your family have a nice trip.

I own a cabin that used to be on the Kimble rentals program, but since we prefer to work directly with our guests we didn%26#39;t leave it on their program. My story is the opposite of what happened to nite66 and personally, I believe when you deal with the owner you%26#39;ll get the most satisfaction. At least, that%26#39;s what I strive for!

Our cabin on Wilderness Plateau--amidst all the other Kimble properties LOL--is booked for this coming Wed/Thur/Fri/Sat. Last week, the guest called to see if they could stay an extra night. I said, why sure...I had just had someone cancel that Sunday, which made it available for them (how perfect, I thought!)

90 minutes later I realized I%26#39;d made a pretty big mistake. GrandView was already rented for Sun/Mon/Tues. It was my other cabin that was open for that Sunday! I emailed her back that instant, but soon discovered that she had already changed her boyfriend%26#39;s flight plans (at a cost of another $100) so they could stay over Sunday. Talk about feeling about an inch tall.

I told her I was very sorry and the only thing I could do was let her move over to the other cabin for the night. It took some doing because I had to coordinate two housecleanings (both had checkouts that day) and the guests at Grandview didn%26#39;t want any disruption of their planned Sunday football party and cooking extravaganza. After a phone call or two, I got everything straightened out and I am only praying it goes smoothly and they like my other cabin as well as GrandView. I sure don%26#39;t want a negative review on my online guestbook.

Since I only have two cabins, I have much more at stake than a reservation desk employee at a rental company with dozens of cabins. If I made two mistakes in a row, I%26#39;d sure do something for my guest. I send $25 Texas Roadhouse giftcards to guests for special circumstances like that. It%26#39;s just the right thing to do.

Sorry to hear of your frustrations, nite66. I thought I was bad! In 3 years of ownership, this is my first mix-up like this. Most property managers have sophisticated and expensive software programs that manage every detail of the rental process. Something seems odd that they would have confusion like that. Definitely go somewhere else for your Christmas rental.

I was not mad a bit when they called me the first time and said they had made a mistake. They (at A Secret Hideaway) told me they had another cabin so I said ok and took it. TWO days later I get a message saying you are going to think we are a bunch of dummies here but that cabin too is not available. They were holding one other that was available. At that point I was not really that interested in taking another chance on that company. I never got ugly with her just frustrated because she had already processed my credit card. The tone she used was one of we can get the money so we don%26#39;t care if you are put out or not. People do make mistakes but I don%26#39;t want to rent from a place who is JUST in it for the money. I would hope that my 700.00 for 3 nights would be a little important to them than just getting the bucks

Thats just plain nuts!

Nite66, we never rent from the companies. We get wonderful deals with private owner companies. They take such pride in their cabins and believe me it shows. Save yourself alot of worries and call Julie and Jay at All Seasons Cabins. We just got back last night from our second vacation with them. They have 2 unbelieveable cabins 5 minutes from the Pigeon Forge Parkway in the woods and one more secluded in the mountains above Dollywood. One flat rate plus tax. None of those tack on fees big companies charge you. These cabins are beautiful. We have stayed in Peek a Boo and Sweet Dreams. Wood cabins with hardwood floors with hot tub on deck. Jaccuzi by the king bed, pool table, Wood burning fire place, (wood provided),W/D, fully stocked kitchen, BBQ grill. So clean and shiny you could eat off the floor. They clean and maintain their cabins themselves. You won%26#39;t be sorry. Check out their website and see for yourself(www.allseasonscabins.com). They even have discounts available to the already steal of a price. Tell Julie that Betty from Bama recommended them. We will never forget our wonderful times spent at these cabins and look forward to returning.

I%26#39;ve had really good luck with a company call Smoky Dream, out of Cosby. Check theier website at www.smokydreams.com Good luck, and enjoy the beauty of the area, and, HAVE FUN!!!

Nite66, I am very glad that you found a cabin here with us at Kimble Rentals. We try our very best to please our customers and we feel we have great relationships with our customers. We do have one of the highest repeat customer levels in town. We honestly want to be of service and provide our guests with a wonderful Smoky Mountain Memeory!

Coffee shop in Gatlinburg

Hey what happened to the coffee shop that was on the corner . I can%26#39;t think of the red light # but is was at the intersection where you either turn left to go to Pigeon Forge or turn right to go to the craft district? And are coffee shops not a big commodity there? I, myself am a big coffee lover.

Coffee shop in Gatlinburg

Vickie, I too am a coffee lover. I love to sit outside in the morning just before daylight and watch the sun come up and just relax and meditate. Wouldn%26#39;t it be nice if there was a coffee shop like Starbucks or Barnes and Noble which is actually a bookstore but they also have a coffee shop inside in Gatlinburg? I think a coffee shop with a balcony facing the mountains would be nice. Maybe someone will open up one now that we have approached the subject.

Coffee shop in Gatlinburg

Is that the Maui Wowee shop?

There used to be a coffee shop where Subway is now at traffic lite #6 Baskins Creek. It was on the second floor. I forget the name of it, they moved out hwy 321.

I would like to see another quality gormet coffee shop also, but no Starbucks please, too bitter for me. I will put my Lattes up against theirs any day.

Coffee %26amp; Co. in the Village is pretty good.

I will tell you a little secret....my wife and I have had a dream to semi-retire and open a Top Shelf Coffee shop in Gatlinburg. I have been researching it for a while now. I have even purchased a few peices of equipment. Location is the key and the best spots on the Parkway rarely come available plus the rent is unbelievable. Panera Bread was paying $12,000 a month....it would take a lot of coffee sales to cover that! There are a few locations up towards Calhouns, Park Grill area which could be good since that end of the Parkway has become more popular.

I have seen many businesses come and go in Gatlinburg, If you don%26#39;t have the location, you are out of luck.

By the time I get in a position to do it, I am sure Starbucks or someone else will have went in.

If it is meant to be, things will fall into place. Wish me luck!

Sounds like you%26#39;ve done your homework, lovegb. You%26#39;re so right that businesses come and go in Gatlinburg--I miss Panera bread%26#39;s cinnamon crunch bagels we%26#39;d pick up there for breakfast the next day. That%26#39;s amazing how much they paid for rent each month--ouch!

I wish you well on your plans to open a coffee shop. I%26#39;d much rather see a private venture than a franchise anyday! Good luck.

lovegb, I know NOTHING about that stuff, but wondered if you might find someone who wants to start a business that would compliment your coffee interest. Share the space and share the rent. I%26#39;m sure there would be too many hassles to consider it, but that was the first thing that popped into my head when I read your post. I%26#39;ve learned through the years that sharing any ideas can help. The original suggestion might not work, but it may lead you to something that could...

Well.....I looked for it last time we were there. And your right it is a subway now.Okay now that we have the coffee shop issue answered as to who might open one. What other types of businesses might you all like to see in Gatlinburg?

Thanks Onstar and Klm for the comments. We will see what happens.

I too have been researching this idea. Though I want to open a coffee/gourmet dessert shoppe. Someplace cozy yet modern at the same time. As everyone else has already said, location is key for this. I think it%26#39;s one of the things Gatlinburg is lacking and I hope that things work out in the next stages of the planning to allow this dream to happen : )

There you go lovegb and seatbythewindow, a business partner match made on Trip Advisor ;-)

Actually I think a gourmet coffee/dessert shop with a fireplace, cozy booths, elegant lighting and artwork would be cool beans! Remember how many times we%26#39;ve seen a post for someone asking for a romantic venue for dinner? A coffee shop with an upscale twist would be a fantastic offering on the parkway. This could be a perfect place for couples, coffee-lovers or just folks who want a special treat.

Mmmm...makes me hungry for a slice of ganache-hazelnut torte and a capuccino! Now that%26#39;s what I go on vacation for...a little taste of heaven ;-)

This is for lovegb. I always thought that lovegb was for love gatlinburg but when I went to pull up metalwulf%26#39;s pictures today I thought I would see if you had any on there. Lo and behold I was shocked when I saw all those pictures of Garth Brooks. I too am a huge Garth Brooks fan. He is so awesome. Have you ever met Him? Those pictures are just fantastic.

Returned home now...

Hi everyone,

This is my review of my TN trip, but first I just want to thank all your tripadvisors out there for the tips %26amp; the friendly and helpful advice, especially in the early planning stages.

Started out in Atlanta (boy what an airport!!), and drove to Chattanogga. Stayed at the best hotel of the whole trip (Staybridge Suites). These made me realise how much more Americans expect for their money! The water features around the Aquarium were great, but on the walk there we were panhandled and followed for a while - spooky. The Choo Choo was amusing and we met the grumpiest member of staff of the whole holiday there! Crossed the pedestrain bridge to Coolidge Park and rode the carousel. Sticky Fingers was a recommended restaurant there, and they catered well to my vegetarian needs and husband has what he said were great ribs. Rock City was great - twee and kitsch - but enjoyable. Lookout Mtn was not what I imagined at all - a highly populated place.

Then onto Townsend %26#39;the quiet side of the Smokies%26#39;. This was described as a city, but seemed to be houses on a length of road. Stayed at the Comfort Inn. The Visitors Centre was great. We did the Cades Cove loop which was lovely. At times the views into the mountains were breathtaking. While not desperately busy, the whole loop took us about 3 hours. We then drove to the other loop road near Gatlingburg (can%26#39;t recall its name - Motor something). Half of this was easy to drive, but the last half was an absolute nightmare, on roads that were narrow, pot-holed, steep and on a camber. I was driving VERY slowly and concentrating so hard I hardly saw a thing, although occasional glances told me how lovely it was. No warnings on the road of the poor road condition.

On the drive between the 2 loop roads, saw a black bear drinking from the river - this was FANTASTIC! All the cars had stopped both ways while people dived out to admire or photograph.

Drove through Gatlingberg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, and we were glad we didn%26#39;t stay there - it was too much of everything for us!

Then onto Nashville. Stayed at one of the hotels near the Opry because downtown hotels were full. The Opry hotel is something else!!! Went to see an Opry show on the 15th Oct - the Opry%26#39;s birthday, and mine too!! Went to the Museums - Country music museum, Ryman, Opry museum, some concerts, bars, got a parking ticket (groan!) and shopped at Opry Mills.

Then on to Memphis, where we stayed at the Comfort Inn - see review. Beale was great, again did some of the museums - Civil Rights, Stax, Rock n Soul, Graceland, WC Handy. Ate at Hueys which was great! Peabody Ducks were cute. Mr Lansky personally sold us stuff!

Then down to Clarksdale MS (okay wrong forum I know, but this one is more active than the MS one!) Imagined Clarksdale to be less busy/built up. Stayed at the Riverside Inn (ex hospital where Bessie Smith, empress of the blues, died). Great place to stay for one night if you%26#39;re on a musical journey like we were, otherwise stay at the Shack Up Inn which is what we intend to do next time. Went to the Delta Blues Museum, Ground Zero, and best of all to Reds, where a great Blues musician with an unlikely name - Lightnin%26#39; Malcolm - was playing. Drove the old blues turf - down to Greenville and back, taking in the huge atmospherics and trying to find old blues related sites. Sadly, this bit ended too soon, and it was time to go to Tupelo.

Saw Elvis%26#39; old shotgun house where we sat on the porch swing (a la Elton John), and then headed to Birmingham, Alabama for one night, then back to Atlanta for flight home.

I%26#39;m gradually reviewing the hotels we stayed in in the relevant bit of tripadvisor, which I hope will be helpful to you, as your reviews were to me.

Food throughout the trip was a mixed bag really. As a vegetarian I did struggle at times. The best (i.e. funniest time) was in Nashville at Shoney%26#39;s, when I asked the waitress what there was for me. She pointed to the buffet, and said I could have the bacon this and the fish that. She basically didn%26#39;t get it, and when I explained, she said (in southern drawl), %26#39;whatcha do that fer?%26#39;. I ate macaroni cheese.

Main tip I have for Brits is to take your AA card with you if you%26#39;re a member, and show it at the entrance to museums, hotels etc. Many places will give you a 10% discount.

Also keep your passport with you as ID. I was asked for mine when buying booze at supermarkets, and to enter pubs. On my 40th birthday I was asked for my ID and my husband was not asked - when I enquired why, the bloke said it was because he wanted to be sure I was over 21 - I could have kissed him!!

We were both appropriately cautious as tourists in unknown territory. We did not experience any difficulties particularly, excepting the pan-handling in Chattanooga and Memphis. In fact people seemed so genuinely interested and friendly, wanting to talk and advise etc. We have a set of email addresses of new friends we%26#39;ve made, and that southern hospitality thing seems very real!

Last word on the trip?

It was great, when can I go back?

Returned home now...

Great review! I was wondering how your trip went. (Remember, I am the one who told you what to expect as a vegetarian. I%26#39;m glad to hear that the girl at Shoney%26#39;s backed me up.) Some of our greatest stories from vacation have been the encounters from the locals.

Returned home now...

Hey, I%26#39;m really happy to read your thoughts on Southern hospitality. I%26#39;m taking my fiancee home to Nashville with me for the first time, and I%26#39;ve been nervous about the reception he may or may not receive while there. We live in Chicago, and he has a really thick Chicago accent. I can relate to your attempts to be a vegetarian in the South. I stopped eating meat in 1990 and thought my family would die! If I%26#39;d have known you earlier, I%26#39;d have suggested you steer clear of Shoney%26#39;s. I%26#39;m not positive, but I%26#39;ve always assumed they cook everything in lard. My preference is Demo%26#39;s, if you ever go back.

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Got in from my trip on Tuesday...

(First of all, please pardon the late post... I wanted to have pictures up before I posted. :))

The trip went great, I had a wonderful time (I was there from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31). Spent lots of time just walking around town, enjoying the nice October weather, and hanging out at Ripley%26#39;s and Sweet Fanny Adams. I also got to meet up with my friend from the Aquarium, which is one of my fonder memories (we went out to lunch at the Village).

If anyone is interested in pictures:

community.webshots.com/album/498539981kzAgAM

They should be working, if not, check back later (WebShots was being iffy when I was uploading them).

It has only been a few days back home, and I%26#39;m already planning next summer%26#39;s trip. :) To all of you who headed down this week/are heading down this month... have a great and safe journey to the Smokies. I hope you have as good of a time as I did.

-Lindsay

Got in from my trip on Tuesday...

Thanks Metalwulf...I am glad that you have returned safely.

I think we always look forward to the next trip, too. Never comes soon enough but then it is over in a flash.

Got in from my trip on Tuesday...

Metalwulf, I was successful in checking out your pictures. Your comment on the trenchcoat picture was priceless. I laughed and laughed!

The pictures were all great. Especially the scenic ones!

Thanks for putting them online.

i cld not pull up your pictures....she i try another way....i do ok if i can just click on it...haha...

I did get to see your pictures %26amp; they were great. I%26#39;m glad you had a great time...I%26#39;m not sure there is any other kind to have! Glad you%26#39;re back safely %26amp; looking forward to your next trip (so am I).

Thank you for the kind words, everyone.

Pkgobble- I%26#39;m sorry, I don%26#39;t think people can post clickable links on this board. Just highlight the link, right-click and click Copy, then go up to your URL bar and clear it, then right-click and click Paste. That should work :)

Awesome pics, it really doesn%26#39;t look real.

That%26#39;s why we love it, it is ssooooooooooooooo beautiful!

Where did you stay?

thanks

Thanks :)

We stayed at the Highlands Condominiums. A bit pricy, but they have great condos and their location is good too (great views and they are reasonably close to Gatlinburg).

Sounds like you had a great trip!!!! I havent stayed at those condos before. I might have to try them!!

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Are we Town Square suckers?

Hubby bought one of the ';see timeshare'; deals without my knowing it. We are supposed to check in on Oct. 2.

I know we don%26#39;t stay at the resort itself, but are we gonna be in trouble with their hotel choice?

Thanks

Melanie

Are we Town Square suckers?

Some reviews have been bad for that some good. Who is the time share? Someone will respond if you tell them who it is I%26#39;m sure.

Good luck! War Eagle!

Are we Town Square suckers?

Not the brightest bulb in the box I guess its Town Square! Duh!!!!

This past January my husband and I did the vacation tour thing. 3 nights for $99 only catch had to do the tour. The tour is high stress and they do not want you to talk alone and they want you to make your decision right away. We told them we were there for the trip and finished the tour without the purchase and had a nice trip. If you are on a tight budget these trips are nice you just have to remember NO is the ANSWER.

The problem is not with the timeshare while you are making use of it. The problem is NOT being able to rid yourself after you decide that you no longer want it. You are in for ever increasing maint. fees every year! After a while it will cost you more than renting a place in G-burg. Many owners balk on their maint. fees so the ones that do pay end up paying for the deadbeats fees too.For most people timeshares end up as a huge problem because no one wants them. My advise, stay away from any timeshare.

We also did a timeshare ';tour'; several years ago. It was not worth the hastle.

We told the guy upfront that we were not interested one bit and that we only did it to receive the two free nights. He was extremely pleasant throughout the whole tour and we kept telling him we were putting kids through college and we were definitely not interested. But, it was a lovely place for someone who was in the market. But, we were not.

He acted like he totally understood until we got to the end where they sit you down in a room and start to drill you. He actually got angry with us and called over his boss who was very rude. Then they called a third person who kept trying to sell.

I personally do not think it was worth the 2 free nights.

But, people do it all the time and if it does not bother you to be badgered by these people then go for it. I, on the other hand, cannot handle the pressure...

That%26#39;s not my idea of a vacation in Gatlinburg! Powcat you%26#39;re right, getting yelled at and pressured by a timeshare sales is the last thing I want to do with my precious vacation hours.

I did a timeshare tour in Crossville TN when I was a newlywed 20 years ago. We stayed in Crossville doing a two night timeshare freebie, then came to Gatlinburg for a 3 night stay. I was SO glad to get away from that salesman. Never said no thanks so may times and in so many ways LOL

I bought our first cabin three years ago with less than $6,500 down. That%26#39;s a far better investment in my book, plus you own the whole year...not 1/52nd of it. If a timeshare is even just $7,000 a week, think how much they%26#39;re getting for that unit PLUS all the expensive monthly fees that go on and on.

Dinner for 30

I%26#39;m trying to plan a nice dinner for around 30 people for a Sunday evening (which rules out my #1 pick, Southside Grill) after catching a play at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre. What venue would be nice, large enough for a group this size (all adults), offer a good selection and be open on Sunday evenings?

Thanks for any feedback you can offer!

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Dinner for 30

Hmm,

In order to meet all your expectations I can think only of two places. They both would cost a bit though.

Either the Chattanoogan, They have several banquet rooms and cater any size gathering.

Or

You can always go with the southern belle, I think the southern belle would be a fun way.

Dinner for 30

Thanks for the tip! Many members of the group had dinner on the riverboad just about a month ago, so it looks like the Chattanoogan is my best bet - thanks!

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Park Vista Hotel

We are staying at the Park Vista Hotel over Thanksgiving and was wondering about how far the hotel is from downtown Gatlinburg. We have been coming to Gatlinburg about 4 times a year for the past 10 years, but haven%26#39;t ever stayed at the Park Vista Hotel.

Park Vista Hotel

The park vista is on Cherokee Orchard Road which is right off the parkway in gatlinburg.The same street as the space needle is on.The hotel sits way at the top of steep road.It is about 1.5 miles to the parkway.I do not think it is walkable at all (maybe walking down hill but uphill will be rough) but the trolley stops at the hotel entrance very often and only cost $.25 a person.I hope this helps.Have a great time.

Park Vista Hotel

I stayed there several years ago and if I remember correctly we went around to the back of the parking lot and there was a trail that you could walk down that did take you all the way into town. I remember it being a long walk and all down hill but like I said that was a long time ago, probably like 6 or 7 years ago so it may not be accessible now. It%26#39;s a nice hotel with a glass elevator inside and since it is round you can stand out in the hallways and look over the balcony all the way down to the first floor. I think there is 15 floors and the higher up you go the more expensive the rooms get. They used to have a bar on the first floor. I hope you like it.

We stayed there YEARS ago. It has gorgeous views. We had a minor problem with our room but it was corrected. One of the first times that we actually went to Gatlinburg.

We looked into it for our daughters wedding last April for her reception but they were booked with a convention.

Would not recommend walking at all. Our car, at the time, just barely made it up the steep drive.

They do have their own trolley that takes you downtown every 30 mins. I believe. When we were there it would drop you off at the Convention Center and then you could catch one back up at the same place. Not sure how late they run in November.

I envy you going that time of year.

The Christmas lights will be gorgeous.

We%26#39;ve walked it before from downtown and as sweetiepie said, it%26#39;s a pretty good walk. Especially when you get off Historic Nature Trail and onto the Park Vista access road. Coming back down isn%26#39;t so bad - you can basically roll all the way.....lol

Coming to Nashville for a Predators game help........

I was looking for some help, I am in the process of planning a trip to Nashville on Dec 2 - 4 when the Philadelphia Flyers play the Predators... any help on where to stay and where to go would be helpful. I am 28 yrs old, I enjoy cool bars and restaurants. I am coming with my Girlfriend... anyhelp would be great

Coming to Nashville for a Predators game help........

The Holiday Inn Express on Broadway is a short walk to Gaylord Entertainment Center and the bars on Broadway. Hotel is clean and not too expensive, and has on site parking. Great fun if you like Country Music and people watching. Also good restaurants in the area as well.

Coming to Nashville for a Predators game help........

Another perk about the Holiday Inn Express on Broadway is free parking. That%26#39;s hard to find in Nashville hotels.

I like the Hilton, which is right next to the Gaylord Entertainment Center, where the Preds play. Right across the street from the honkey-tonks on Broadway, and a very short walk from bars and restaurants on 2nd Avenue.

I%26#39;ve said this a few times in other posts to this forum... If you want some cool bars, try the ones on Demonbreun St. It%26#39;s a short cab ride from the Hilton. I always recommend the Demonbreun area for people your age, because the people there tend to be in the 24-40-ish age crowd. 2nd Avenue, while fun, just makes me feel like an old geezer, and I%26#39;m 30 years old. The 18-22 crowd tends to flock there at night.

Don%26#39;t know what price range you want as far as restaurants go, or what type of food you like, but Nashville is chock full of cool restaurants. I think you might like some of the restaurants/bars in an area called Hillsboro Village near Vanderbilt University. Some of my favorite restaurants here are Pancake Pantry for breakfast, Bosco%26#39;s (a microbrewery) for beer and delicious wood-fired oven pizzas, and Sam%26#39;s, a fun sports bar. Sunset Grill, a highly lauded restaurant, is also here. Closer to Broadway, there%26#39;s Big River Brewery, Bailey%26#39;s Sports Bar, Rippy%26#39;s, the Old Spaghetti Factory, and several others.

I hope this helps at least a little. Have fun on your trip to Nashville!

The Hilton is probably more expensive, but definitely the best place to stay as far as location if you%26#39;re going to the Predators game and want to go out to some bars in the area.

The honky tonks really are fun, even if you don%26#39;t like country music. You will see all ages and they don%26#39;t have cover charges so you can walk in each of them to see which is most fun. Tootsie%26#39;s is by far the most popular. They usually have 2 bands playing, the one in the back will typically be more of a blend of country and fun cover songs and usually has a younger crowd. The Stage also tends to have a younger crowd. By younger I mean mid to late 20%26#39;s. Anyway, the honky tonks are a must do in Nashville in my opinion. When my friends from Chicago and Ohio come in that is where they want to go.

Other fun places are: South Street (good casual, fun restaurant/bar off of Division and Broadway), Broadway Brewhouse, Red Door. These 3 are all within walking distance of each other and are more laid back that the Demonbreun scene, but very close to that as well. Demonbreun has 4 or so bars and then some restaurants too. Otters is a great late night food place.

We are coming to Nashville the week of Thanksgiving and we will also be attending a Predators game on Thanksgiving night.

I just booked the Holiday Inn Express because the reviews were decent and the price was right. I%26#39;m not familiar with the city, but it seems like it%26#39;s in a great location. Hopefully I made the right decision!

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Buying a digital camera

Can you suggest the best place for buying photographic equipment in Memphis, preferably downtown?

Buying a digital camera

I am not sure of any stores downtown that sell photographic equipment, however if you can get out toward east Memphis you can find the following places:

Memphis Photo Supply: 561 Erin Drive, zip 38117. Erin Drive is right off Poplar Avenue so you can follow Poplar out from Downtown.

http://www.memphisphotosupply.com/

Also there%26#39;s Wolf Camera and Video. There are several locations around town, but here are two of them:

Wolf Camera

1540 Union Avenue

Memphis, TN 38104

Phone: 901-278-1230

Wolf Camera

4720 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN 38117

Phone: 901-767-8646

The one on Union Avenue is closer to downtown than the one on Poplar Avenue, however, the Poplar Avenue store is close to Memphis Photo Supply so you could visit both of them in one trip.

Memphis Photo Supply will lilely have more professional gear than Wolf Camera. Wolf is more of a hobbyist/consumer type of store, but they do sell some professional quality equipment.

Buying a digital camera

I can%26#39;t think of the name, but I believe there is one on the Madison Avenue trolley line. look at downtownmemphis.com and they have a listing of every business in downtown.

The one on the trolley line has closed up shop.

ICE? Looking for opinions on this attraction.

Is this something worth going to and paying for? It sounds interesting but would like to hear from someone who has gone. Thanks

ICE? Looking for opinions on this attraction.

Mich, We tried to go last year but the wait was to long for our little girl. Some of our friends have been and loved it. They do have coats for you the wear.

ICE? Looking for opinions on this attraction.

I%26#39;ve been once, and if you%26#39;ve never been to an all ice exhibit, it%26#39;s worth it. Adults will get through the exhibit pretty quickly, as it is obviously freezing in there, but kids tend to hang around the ice slide. They will give you warm parkas to wear, but make sure you are wearing warm shoes and gloves.

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Sherwood Forest Any experience with this resort?

Just wondering if anyone has stayed there and what you think of it?

Thanks

Sherwood Forest Any experience with this resort?

just bumpin it up to see if theres any feedback on this!

thanks

Sherwood Forest Any experience with this resort?

Lindy11825:

I know that it is a very nice gated community. I have met a lady who owns a cottage and viewed pictures etc. and it appears very nice. I don%26#39;t think you will be disappointed. Her cabin is a 2 BR %26#39;Wildcat Lodge%26#39;

GBG

Ok, I think that I have spoken to her also!

Thanks for the info. I really wanted GB but my husband prefers to stay nearer to Pigeon forge, and thats ok to. Anywhere close is great!

Chattanooga Thanksgiving

We are staying in Chattanooga for the Thanksgiving weekend with our 4 year old son. Do any local restaurants have special Thanksgiving lunch/dinner arrangements? Are there any Thanksgiving family events happening in the area?

Chattanooga Thanksgiving

I recently went to the Starbucks downtown which is connected to the Read House Hotel. There were flyers in the lobby with the menu for a special buffet that day. I think it was $35 for adults. I don%26#39;t remember the price for children. I haven%26#39;t stayed in the hotel but it looks fabulous.

Chattanooga Thanksgiving

Thanks - I%26#39;ll look into it!

New Year's Eve!

Help! My husband and I live about 2/2 and a half hours from nashville and we definately would love something exciting to do in nashville on new year%26#39;s eve. we are from southern indiana, so any help you can give us would be great!

New Year's Eve!

This year%26#39;s big event at the ';GEC'; is Brooks and Dunn with Big and Rich, you can get tickets now thru Ticketmaster%26#39;s internet presale today until 11:59 CST. By this time Saturday it will be sold out.

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Leaving tomorrow at 6:00 am

I just have 2 loads of wash to do ( my dryer died last night so we bought a new one tonight) and have wash to do before we can leave 450.00 for a new dryer. Last week it was new leaf springs and rocker arms for the truck 800.00 I am so glad I paid for everything for this trip. I can%26#39;t wait to see my hubbies face when he knows we are leaving ( he thinks we%26#39;re leaving on Thurs.) 5 whole days- no kids. It%26#39;s our 15th anniversary. I just know I won%26#39;t be able to sleep tonight!!! I%26#39;ll give a full report when we get back.

Leaving tomorrow at 6:00 am

Have a wonderful trip and be safe.

Look forward to your reviews when you get back.

Leaving tomorrow at 6:00 am

Wow, Happy Anniversary!!!! I hope all goes well!!!! Cant wait to hear about your trip.

Boy, after all the money you guys had to spend you deserve a few days by yourself. There%26#39;s nothing more relaxing than a trip to The Smokies. Have a good time and Happy Anniversary.

Mosquito problems in July

If anyone can please comment on how bad the mosquitoes are in the middle of July. We are planning to rent a family size cabin for 30 people and want to make sure we can enjoy it without being eaten alive. Any commets would be apppreciated.

Mosquito problems in July

Well, we are originally from SW Florida, home of the Everglades and swarms of humongous mosquitoes. We camped in Cleveland Tennessee last July. We were right next to a creek. However, we encountered NO mosquitoes. We camped one night in Valdosta, Georgia and were eaten alive, but we never used the bug spray in Tennessee. We were there 8 days.

Maybe that%26#39;s unusual, but that%26#39;s our experience.

Mosquito problems in July

We went this July and had no problems with them. We tubed and hiked and did not get any bites.

Reivew of our Honeymoon in The Smokies!

My husband and I headed to the Smoky Mountains in TN for our Honeymoom the week of October 24th. Yes, it%26#39;s not the typical tropical paradise honeymoon, but 1 - we live on the Florida Gulf Coast, going to the beach for us is like going to the islands and we can do that any time and 2 - we wanted to do something relatively inexpensive since we are saving for a house. Well, we had a FABULOUS time! It was absolutely beautiful - the weather was the perfect fall, crisp weather and we even had a little snow in the higher elevations while we were there. We went hiking through the park, horseback riding (Walden Creek Stables), explored some of the caverns (Tucklaleechee Caverns), took in a comedy show (Comedy Barn), ate and shopped our way through Gatlinburg and relaxed in the evenings in the hot tub or in front of the fire. All of it was wonderful!!

And our cabin - oh our cabin! It was AMAZING!!! I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED (and I stress LOVED) our cabin. We rented through Sunset Cottages (www.sunsetcottage.com) and they were wonderful! I don%26#39;t know if you can tell on the pictures - but it sits on a bluff where the only piece of flat land is the road that runs along side it. There is a valley to either side and some great mountain views. We really do hope to go back next year...even if just for an extended weekend!

I put our Honeymoon pics on Snapfish Sorry if some of them are so dark - I don%26#39;t know why! I thought it was just my monitor at home, but even working on them here all day I thought they were dark. I tried to brighten some of them a little, but since I don%26#39;t really have photo editing software here at work, I had to use what snapfish provides you with (which is next to nothing).

Hope you enjoy the pictures!

http://www.snapfish.com/share/p=1041131135815137/l=66188157/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALBNT%26gt;

Reivew of our Honeymoon in The Smokies!

Fantastic pictures, Kissyfur! I especially like the pictures from your hike. there were many tht I would love to have for a screensaver! I love landscapes...

I%26#39;m glad you had a great time!

Reivew of our Honeymoon in The Smokies!

Kissyfur, so enjoyed your pics. we left Gatlinburg on the 23rd, I can%26#39;t believe you got to see snow in Oct. It was the beginning of a cold snap that weekend.

I don%26#39;t know if it was your first trip to GB or not, but there is no better way to start your marriage. My wife and I honeymooned in GB 28 yrs ago, re-newed our vows 3 yrs ago on our silver anniversary, we have went at least once a year every year and enjoy it more each time.

Start your own tradition...you will be glad you did.

Hey Kissyfur19, where is that ';Blacklight Golf'; located? I don%26#39;t remember seeing that at all on our trip back in June...

It looks neat for an indoor golf place.

Really nice pics and congradulation!

The snow on the tree and your scenic shots were just beautiful!

We are going in January, so I%26#39;m hoping that we will see some too!

Wonderful pictures! Makes me miss Gatlinburg, we just went September. My husband and I went for our honeymoon too 6 years ago and have been every year since. I expect we will continue to go. Maybe on our 25th anniversary we%26#39;ll renew our vows there :) Congratulations!!!!

Thank you all! We had such a wonderful trip and we are talking about going back for our 1st anniversary next year!

As for the blacklight minigolf - it%26#39;s in Gatlinburg, right near the center of town, about a light or two past the Pancake Pantry. I can%26#39;t remember the name of the plaza it%26#39;s in!

I think the black light golf is the one on the hillside behind Reagan Terrace, right in the middle of town. I forget the name.

Hey Kissyfur!! LOVED your photos. You did a great job of capturing your special memories of the trip. My husband and I are going mid December (without kids) and I hope I do as well with my picture taking. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at your pics.... I just can%26#39;t wait to get there!! The scenery in your photos was breathtaking!! Glad yall had a good time!!

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