Unfortunately our trip is over and we’re heading back to New Orleans today. Our absolute favorite restaurant was a place called Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant. It’s a cozy little place that feels like you’re going over to eat at a family member’s house. The food was awesome and we didn’t have to wait. We were in town for 4 days and ate there twice. I’ve never gone to any restaurant twice in one trip because we like to try as many different places as possible.

On a side note, is Pancake Pantry amazing? We saw the huge line there and it seems like the food would have to be amazing to wait in that line.

Heading back to Gatlinburg on 12/27. This is our second trip and we're hoping to find some great lesser known spots to eat great food.

Where do the local foodies eat? Breakfast, lunch and dinner recommendations welcome.

Good morning everyone sorry to be a bother but wanted to pick your brain a little if you don’t mind. We’re from Louisiana and never get or have seen snow. With some of the forecasts I’ve been looking at I see it calling for snow tomorrow (Monday) evening/night. Do you think this will be in the lower elevations like the cabin/town and a chance for our kids in the group to see it and play in or will this mainly just been in the mountain tops. We were originally coming in Tuesday but are talking about coming down Monday instead so the kids can see/play in snow

According to the website, the road to Kuwohi is closed until late march, so how would we get to the observation tower? We are going middle of march.

We’re staying four nights at the stony brook lodging March 10-14.

Are there any activities we have to reserve ahead of time?

I’ve never been to the Smoky Mountains. We will be flying so we will rent a vehicle.

Of course I plan to utilize this subreddit and TikTok all the things, but if there are any activities that I need to book in advance, please let me know!

Hi! Is anyone able to quell my fears about bedbugs and cockroaches? I’ve been spending too much time reading bad reviews that I’m psyching myself out of our vacation. Have any of you stayed there or worked there recently? I don’t really have the option of switching, due to budget, unless y’all could recommend an alternative around the same price range. I’ll be going in mid-December.

WE’RE ELOPING!!! 😬🥳 We just picked up our marriage license. Can anyone marry us tomorrow!?! I can’t risk being married today if we lose to Vandy 😷😂

Hoping people who have been there before could give tips and tricks. We are staying in a cabin a outside of town. Group of 5 adults and 3 kids. 3,3 and 8 Best places to set up chairs? How early can I set them up

TIA for anything!

Visiting Gatlinburg/PF with my team the first week of December . They are 25-55y/o 8-10 total people. Everyone’s first time in the area. I am looking to do one “group outing” event during the week. Would you recommend either of these attractions over the other ? Something else ? $30-90/pp is the budget (admission) , looking to get a full day of entertainment . Thanks!

Any recommendations for eating with a group of 13 people? Places that take reservations? A lot of places I’ve checked only take reservations for 10. We will be there Dec 4-8

Weird question, but I'm trying to settle an argument with a coworker.

Tips for coming on NYE? What time does the roads close?

I’m looking at them for March. Prices seem great. I’m trying to figure out the view I’ll have. The pictures show a view. Cabins seem to be close to one another. Not a huge deal , anyone ever stayed here?

I’m taking my fam to Gatlinburg on Jan 2nd for a few days. We’re staying a few miles north of Gatlinburg. I’ve never been, and it’s been 20 years since my parents have visited. Any advice or tips would be great. Family group of 10.

We’ll have 3 kiddos with us. Is this week typically still packed with people like spring break at the gulf, or does it drop off after new years?

We’re taking the kids to Ober, and everything I have read says parking is a nightmare. Is it better to try to park downtown and take the tram? We have tubing tickets and since they don’t issue refunds, I’d like to make sure we get to the park with plenty of time.

We’re planning on eating at the cabin for dinner since I’ve heard/read the lines to eat at restaurants in town are always long. Any thoughts are welcome!

We’re wanting to go in March for four nights. Flying in.

I can’t decide if I want us to stay in the outskirts with a view —-

Or actually in Gatlinburg so we can walk to places in town.

We won’t have a car(which stresses me anyways)

So I’m not 100% sure how we would get into town or really out to Smoky Mountains.

But either way, what do you recommend? I don’t want to miss out on incredible views.

Hi y’all! Looking for a good place to eat somewhere on Parkway. Where do you recommend? Thanks!

I'm lookin a private but beautiful spot to finally propose to my girlfriend of three years, we got together in Dollywood but we both have far to much anxiety for that public of a proposal, if a couple of people are around that is okay but realistically looking for a spot where you could be alone, if you say places like cades cove please leave a specific area in the cove as it is huge

My friend is going to be married April 2025, in Gatlinburg. As her bridesmaids, we wanna give her the best bachelorette party ever

(Angel, if you read this, stop here and go away)

.. ..

Any wacky and fun things to do?! I know Sugarland Distillery is there too. Just wanna make sure she has so much fun!! Thank you!

So.. her fiance gave full approval of male strippers and strip clubs. Any male strip clubs that do the bridal experience? (NO, I am NOT talking about in Gatlinburg, shouldve specified this when I initially posted, moreso just meant in the area)

Can anyone recommend a trail in the park that has water falls?

Hi all! We are driving up from Atlanta for Thanksgiving weekend and was wondering if anyone had suggestions for a place to stop on the way to charge our EV, as well as places in Gatlinburg that may offer charging stations. Thank you 🙏

Hi everyone, first time going to Dollywood is in December. We’ve been told that during summers there is usually lots of crafts people selling stuff in the park. Is that true for December and Christmas time as well?

I plan on traveling to Gatlinburg to visit the Smoky Mountains tomorrow onwards.

Are there many trails still open at this time of the year, and are they still accessible if I have to walk

And are there any other ways to access these places?

Coming into town for 2 weeks but we get in on...December 6th. I had no clue that was the day of the Christmas Parade. We are staying at Mountain Shadows Resort. Will we be utterly screwed if we get into town between 4-5pm on the 6th? We just want to make it to our cabin...we have no plans to try to get into town that night. Will main roads be closed that will make it difficult to get to our destination? Will there be insane traffic? 😦

I’ve never been up to see the lights at Christmas in Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg before, and have heard nothing but great reviews about it. Will be staying in Pigeon Forge off light #3 (I think that’s the right number, but it’s Wears Valley Rd) for reference.

We’re definitely going to The Island, hopefully going to the parade in Gatlinburg, and probably driving on the parkway at night. Are there any other areas to see during the Christmas lights season between the two cities that aren’t super expensive for a group of 4? Already spending a bunch for cabin and a rental vehicle (none of ours are AWD).

Hey does anyone know why 441 between Cherokee and Gatlinburg is shut back down? I drove it last week and was planning on meeting a buddy for a kitten hand off tomorrow and Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge is the best between spot for us.

G’day folks - I’m going to be in Gatlinburg late next year (approx 20-25 Oct) and am looking for some stuff to do that you won’t find on your standard tourist websites - think “redneck” to give you an idea of the sort of stuff I’d like to see/experience. Are there lesser known websites, groups or forums I should check out?

I’ll be then travelling through Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas - where I’ll be looking to try and get to see NBA, NFL games (if possible) so if you have recommendations for those locations I’m keen to hear them.

Cheers.

I am in Gatlinburg until Sunday and would love to see the Christmas lights at Anakeesta. Tomorrow being a Saturday, have any of you gone on a Saturday evening to see the lights? I have seen people online talking about it taking two or three hours to get up there. But I don't know exactly what time of year they are talking about. Any input is appreciated.