He_Gawn Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 The lady planned a trip to Gatlinburg next week for spring break. I'll be proposing there at some point, but other than that, what should I definitely do while there? Any restaurants that are can't miss? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 No idea, but good luck and congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Congrats/Good Luck on the proposal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Congratulations and Good luck on the proposal. I don't even know where Gatlinburg is, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted March 8, 2011 Author Share Posted March 8, 2011 Haha its in Tennessee, in the smokies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Purchase a gatling gun and shoot off a few rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Mar 8, 2011 -> 11:08 AM) The lady planned a trip to Gatlinburg next week for spring break. I'll be proposing there at some point, but other than that, what should I definitely do while there? Any restaurants that are can't miss? Thanks Good luck, dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Its a tourist haven, there are a s***load of things to do there. You'll see when you hit the main strip. They also have killer mini golf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 My friends went a few years ago and stayed in a huge lodge. They had the times of their life, but not sure how much tourist things they did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 You can raft the Pigeon River. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Google is your friend when it comes to Gatlinburg. I know my in-laws have been down there multiple times, and that is how they decided what to do their first couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco72 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 It's a giant tourist trap, so there are definitely plenty of restaurants, mini-golf, etc. Traffic can be really bad at times on the "main strip" (441) that goes north-south from Sevierville into Gatlinburg. One of our favorites there is the aquarium - it's pretty good. If you have any interest in the outdoors, definitely head into Smokey Mountain National Park (http://www.gsmnp.com/) even if it is just to drive some of the better loops or the Newfound Gap road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Town Sox Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 http://www.yelp.com/biz/cherokee-grill-gatlinburg Really good reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 There's very little I'd call "Can't miss". Everything is sorta OK, aside from the whole national park. Depends on what you're into. You can get a very nice cabin or a cheap hotel and anything in-between. The restaurants are mostly ok, there's better ones down the road in Pigeon Forge. Parking is Hell. Check out the Ripleys places if you're into that. Everyone seemed to go for the pancake places for Breakfast/lunch, those were probably the closest thing to can't miss restaurants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 Hillbilly golf is pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 I would eat at the Cherokee Grill for sure. It's owned by the same guy who has a few places in Knoxville that I like to eat at, so I'm sure it's really good. They have their own microbrewery, so if you're into trying new beer, there are quite a few brews you could try. And basically, everyone else covered the rest. It is incredibly "tourist-y" so be ready for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPN366 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Either keep driving, or rent one of those cabins with a deck hot tub and get busy in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogsmom Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 It's too cold for rafting, but if you like wildlife, Cades Cove is cool. It's a track in the National park that you can get in the fields with deer and see wild turkeys, maybe a bear, and so on. Just be careful of the road, take your time, it can be pretty rutted. Just make sure you have enough gas because there is not a gas station in the park area. My daughter just got back, said it was pretty boring (She's 22), but her and the boyfriend went to the Moonshine factory (?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 8, 2011 -> 11:36 AM) Its a tourist haven, there are a s***load of things to do there. You'll see when you hit the main strip. They also have killer mini golf. I haven't been there since I was younger, but that is all I can remember about it. Miniature golf as far as the eye can see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 QUOTE (hogsmom @ Mar 8, 2011 -> 07:28 PM) It's too cold for rafting, but if you like wildlife, Cades Cove is cool. It's a track in the National park that you can get in the fields with deer and see wild turkeys, maybe a bear, and so on. Just be careful of the road, take your time, it can be pretty rutted. Just make sure you have enough gas because there is not a gas station in the park area. My daughter just got back, said it was pretty boring (She's 22), but her and the boyfriend went to the Moonshine factory (?). Ah yes, they do sell legal Moonshine, so if you're into that sort of thing, I'd check it out. May I suggest a flavored moonshine like Apple Pie (my favorite) or something like that. Otherwise, if you get the Original flavor it will taste like straight rubbing alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Rowland Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 When you hit town, if your throat is dry, there is an old saloon on a street of mud where you can stop and get yourself a brew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Mar 14, 2011 -> 10:37 PM) When you hit town, if your throat is dry, there is an old saloon on a street of mud where you can stop and get yourself a brew. That is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 Good trip so far. She said yes and I just met Brett and Deanna Favre playing Puttputt. No one recognized them, but me. Deanna was really nice, let us go ahead of them. Brett was on his phone clearing up some recent news it sounded like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Mar 17, 2011 -> 08:30 AM) Good trip so far. She said yes and I just met Brett and Deanna Favre playing Puttputt. No one recognized them, but me. Deanna was really nice, let us go ahead of them. Brett was on his phone clearing up some recent news it sounded like. Was he playing mini golf just like a kid having fun? Gunslinger mentality? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Be glad he didn't ask you to touch his balls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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