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6 Sep 20, 02:55 PM |
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We went last year and stayed in pigeon forge but at the far end. We stayed at a hotel called 'the lodge at five oaks' its directly across the road from the outlets and there is a crossing. Loved the hotel! great rooms really generous proportions, staff lovely and it did include a breakfast which was basic but fine. it was also really well priced and as we needed 2 rooms that worked well for us. Would happily stay again. We also visited Gatlinburg and really liked it, feels more rural although still very touristy but with a bit of charm - agree with what others have said that pigeon forge is a mini version of I drive from a couple of decades ago - very family fun themed. We would probably look a staying nearer to Gatlinburg next time although as I said would be happy to stay at the lodge again. Its a really lovely part of the world and we found the locals to be really lovely - very friendly and chatty.
Have a great time wherever you end up staying.
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6 Sep 20, 05:16 PM |
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Thanks for the detailed advice. Very helpful.
Very sad regarding the deaths from the fire.
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6 Sep 20, 05:19 PM |
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Many thanks for your in depth advice. There was a hotel that my son found called the Twin Mountains in Pigeon Forge with no deposit and great cancellable rates. He’s put a booking in for us.
However Gatlinburg sounds better in terms of scenery and compactness.
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7 Sep 20, 12:04 PM |
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We went 2 years ago and stayed in Gatlinburg. Had booked for this year again but obviously that never happened. Pigeon Forge reminds me of the 192, and Gatlinburg feels like you have stepped back in time. There is oads to do in Gatlinburg that you can walk to, you can also walk to the national park as it begins at the end of the main road. There's plenty of places to eat in Gatlinburg, but a lot of the chains, like Denny's and Ihop are in Pigeon Forge. We have already booked for next year and have decided to stay in Gatlinburg again, it's only a 10 minute drive to Pigeon Forge.
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