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re: Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge
Posted on 4/10/14 at 2:51 pm to LSUPhreaK
Posted on 4/10/14 at 2:51 pm to LSUPhreaK
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LSUPhreaK
When we were there last year it was over the Thanksgiving holiday. I remember seeing a very high number of LSU fans there. Not sure if there was some sort of alumni convention or what but there was a ton of LSU folks. I remember the day we went to Dollywood was the day of the LSU vs. Arkansas game. I've got the CBS Sports App on my Iphone so I was able to walk around the park and actually watch the game live on my phone. At one point me and 3 LSU fan dads were huddled around my Iphone while all our wives and kids were in a show. It was pretty cool.
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Posted on 4/10/14 at 2:56 pm to Darth_Vader
My family of LSU fans went many times when I was a kid, and we're barely trashy at all 
Posted on 4/10/14 at 2:56 pm to Darth_Vader
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When we were there last year it was over the Thanksgiving holiday. I remember seeing a very high number of LSU fans there.
When I moved to Louisiana I was really surprised at how many people went there for vacation.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:07 pm to LSU_Holla
Hike some of the trails in the park
Visit Alewine Pottery on the artist's loop
At least a 1/2 hour Scenic Helicopters tour
Drive to Cade's Cove early in the morning
We almost always stay at the Best Western Twin Islands right in the middle of Gatlinburg. It isn't very noisy at night, and you're in walking distance to all of the cheesy tourist traps.
Eat a huge breakfast because all other cooking is horrible.
There are a few good restaurants that are always packed: The Park Grill and The Peddler Restaurant
Visit Alewine Pottery on the artist's loop
At least a 1/2 hour Scenic Helicopters tour
Drive to Cade's Cove early in the morning
We almost always stay at the Best Western Twin Islands right in the middle of Gatlinburg. It isn't very noisy at night, and you're in walking distance to all of the cheesy tourist traps.
Eat a huge breakfast because all other cooking is horrible.
There are a few good restaurants that are always packed: The Park Grill and The Peddler Restaurant
This post was edited on 4/10/14 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:08 pm to ReturnOfTheVols
If you are talking about last Thanksgiving (2013) the LSU fans that were not in Gatlinburg were in Orlando at Disney. Why do LSU folks vacation at Thanksgiving. I'm just as guilty and have no reason.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:09 pm to oleyeller
I pretty much lived in the park when I lived in Knoxville. Love the park, hate the tourist garbage that is sevierville/pigeon forge/gatlinburg and the people it brings to the park.
If you been passed by a dirt bike flying through cade's cove hoping the ditch and such, it's likely it was me or another member of this board.
If you been passed by a dirt bike flying through cade's cove hoping the ditch and such, it's likely it was me or another member of this board.
This post was edited on 4/10/14 at 3:10 pm
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:10 pm to LSU_Holla
Drove through there once. Traffic really sucks.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:16 pm to gumbo1964
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If you are talking about last Thanksgiving (2013) the LSU fans that were not in Gatlinburg were in Orlando at Disney. Why do LSU folks vacation at Thanksgiving. I'm just as guilty and have no reason.
Yep. We were up there for Thanksgiving and of all the SEC teams I saw represented, I'd say LSU may have actually come in #1. It was to the point I honestly though there had to be some sort of LSU centered event going on up there.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:16 pm to Dam Guide
Did you start on a mnt road in maryville that was normally closed to traffic? It went into cades cove. I did that a few times while in college. I liked Norris Damn or Panther Creek for trail rides. The foothill parkway wasn't that bad either and had nice scenery.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:24 pm to Darth_Vader
I went for Mardi Gras this year. It was basically Louisiana w/ mountains.
The touristy areas can be crowded and a bit tawdry, but there is a lot to see and do when you get off the strip. Go get yourself a broom and hiking stick at Ogle's Broom Shop
The touristy areas can be crowded and a bit tawdry, but there is a lot to see and do when you get off the strip. Go get yourself a broom and hiking stick at Ogle's Broom Shop
This post was edited on 4/10/14 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:32 pm to LSU_Holla
Its badass if your going up there for kappa sig frat mountain weekend or tri delta cabin weekend.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:49 pm to clept
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The park is nice, the rest is just redneck christian garbage..
Ill go with this when talking about Pigeon Forge.
Gatlinburg is nicer though.
Pigeon Forge is turning in to Branson Part 2.
We are supposed to go to Gatlinburg next week. We will spend approximately, 100% of our time in the park. Only other place we will go is the brewery restaurant place and the hole in the wall winery.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:51 pm to iliveinabox
Just got back from a trip to Knoxville. Also went to gatlinburg it was nice with lots of stuff to do with the family!
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:53 pm to kengel2
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We are supposed to go to Gatlinburg next week. We will spend approximately, 100% of our time in the park. Only other place we will go is the brewery restaurant place and the hole in the wall winery.
I highly recommend going by the Davy Crockett Whisky store in Gatlinburg for a tasting while you're there.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 3:53 pm to kengel2
what do you do spending 100% of your time in the park. Me and the wife are heading back up in august. We go do a couple trails, laural falls and such, but curious of what all else you can do in the park for so much time
Posted on 4/10/14 at 4:03 pm to oleyeller
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what do you do spending 100% of your time in the park. Me and the wife are heading back up in august. We go do a couple trails, laural falls and such, but curious of what all else you can do in the park for so much time
If you're looking for nothing but a mountain retreat without all the tourist stuff, especially if you're coming from Louisiana, cut about two hours off your drive and go to Mentone, AL.
And here is the main intersection in town....
Posted on 4/10/14 at 4:07 pm to Bourre
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Stay in a cabin in the Wears Valley.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 4:07 pm to oleyeller
During thanksgiving there is a football tournament and a few Louisiana teams play there.
That is probably why there are so many LSU shirts.
Gatlinburg is great for kids. If you can't enjoy it then you are probably like the neighbors on natl lampoons Christmas Vacation.
That is probably why there are so many LSU shirts.
Gatlinburg is great for kids. If you can't enjoy it then you are probably like the neighbors on natl lampoons Christmas Vacation.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 4:08 pm to hardhead
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Gatlinburg is great for kids. If you can't enjoy it then you are probably like the neighbors on natl lampoons Christmas Vacation.
Exactly.
Posted on 4/10/14 at 4:10 pm to Darth_Vader
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Gatlinburg is great for kids. If you can't enjoy it then you are probably like the neighbors on natl lampoons Christmas Vacation.
Exactly.
I can appreciate Gatlinburg for what it is. The Pigeon Forge area is just rather ugly, though.
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