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A Recap Of Our Quick Trip To Gatlinburg

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Arrived Friday late afternoon, had a day full of fun on Saturday, and left Sunday late afternoon…this was a quick trip to Gatlinburg done right! I hope to stay a little longer next time because there is truly so much to experience, but we had such a ...
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Where We Stayed

This is where we stayed in Gatlinburg. It was a great location and very clean. My stepmom picked the perfect spot for our family of 6!

 
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With our family of 6, this condo was PERFECT! 3 BR and 3.5 Baths that were all attached to the bedrooms so we all had our own space. 8-12 minute drive to the Gatlinburg strip and around 25 minutes to get to Dollywood! Extremely clean condo!
Gatlinburg 3 BD-Walk-in Shower-Plunge Tub-Outdoor Pool-$1000 Free Tickets - Gatlinburg | Vrbo

Places We Went

With a quick trip, it's hard to figure out what you want to do and how to squeeze it in. We picked two bigger attractions and that was perfect for us.

 
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I had NO idea how much fun Dollywood would really be. We arrived about 40 minutes before opening and that was perfect. The longest we waited for a ride was 35 minutes and we were there for about 6.5 hours. Our first ride was Big Bear Mountain and tha...
Top Destination For Family Vacations | Pigeon Forge, TN | Dollywood Parks & Resorts
 
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On our way home we stopped in Pigeon Forge again and tried out WonderWorks. I wasn't sure if this would feel too touristy, but it was a great experience! Definitely set aside 3 hours for this, fun was had by all! They had ride simulators and so many ...
WonderWorks Family Attractions | WonderWorks Online
 
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What is a trip to Gatlinburg without walking the strip? So many shops and fun restaurants to check out.
Downtown Gatlinburg | The Official Site of Downtown Gatlinburg

Places and Things We Ate

 
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After arriving to our condo, we headed out to the strip and decided to eat at Ole Red, Blake Shelton's restaurant. It was WONDERFUL. There is live music at certain times which our toddler loves. We did the “God Gave Us Chicken Tenders” meal which cam...
Ole Red Gatlinburg
 
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Friday night we headed to Chesapeake's and it didn't disappoint. If I see Ahi Tuna on a menu, I am ordering it. I will say this meal is a little bit pricier compared to other places on the strip, but I would eat again.
Home - Chesapeake's Seafood House
 
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I kept hearing about Crockett's Breakfast Camp so we had to try it out. I think it was “meh” to some in the family, but my husband and I loved our meals. He did the Pot Roast Benedict and I did the Corned Beef Benedict. Full of flavor and the atmosph...
Crockett's Breakfast Camp in Gatlinburg
 
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We went to Sugar Baby Sweet Shop on the strip and holy moly…yum. My husband and I shared the Dolly parton Milkshake (Strawberry and banana with wafers) and added Cookie Dough Moonshine and it was Incredible. My sister and daughter shared the huge hel...
Ice Cream, Cotton Candy & Shakes - Sugarbaby Gatlinburg
 
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If you're going to Dollywood, get the cinnamon bread for SURE! You can get it with apple butter and icing! This was just as good as everyone said, and even great warmed up the next day
Dollywood Dining | Cinnamon Bread at the Grist Mill | Dollywood Parks & Resorts
 
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I had the Mac & Cheese Bowl at Miss Lillian's Mill House and it was wonderful! I loved the noodles of the mac and cheese and there was so much bbq sauce that it overpowered the bowl. Came with corn bread and baked beans
Dollywood Dining | Miss Lillians Smokehouse | Dollywood Parks & Resorts
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How can I do this list and not add where my husband chose to go for lunch on our way home back from Ohio?
Chicken Wings & Sports Bar in Knoxville, Tennessee - Hooters