Happy 4th of July!

[Brando19]

Brando - the dinner show and Dollywood don't really appeal to me (although I did enjoy the medieval dinner show in Orlando a few years ago).

Medieval Times!

You musta been pretty darn drunk to enjoy that....food was awful.

That or I have really horrible taste.

Or really enjoy eating with your hands.

That's what you do at Dixie Stampede...eat with your hands. It's the southern Medieval Times. One side is the North...one is the South and they have little competitions to see who wins.

[Brando19]

Brando - the dinner show and Dollywood don't really appeal to me (although I did enjoy the medieval dinner show in Orlando a few years ago). Helicopter rides sound interesting, but probably not do-able with our family configuration. I will definitely take a look at the Alamo. Primarily just a sightseeing detour, so is there anything in particular we would need to see? Definitely more interested in natural formations, wildlife, or historical sites.

ATLpackerfan - we will be heading through Georgia. Plan on stopping for a day in ATL and seeing the aquarium.

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/autotouring.htm

I'd drive through Cades Cove if I were you. Beautiful scenery and you'll see lots of wildlife...if you're lucky like I have been a couple times...you'll see a few black bear. Roaring Fork is excellent as well...especially since you said you'd like to see some historical sites. You have to go to Gatlinburg to get to Roaring Fork...which is about 10 minutes from Pigeon Forge.

[falco]

I'd drive through Cades Cove if I were you. Beautiful scenery and you'll see lots of wildlife...if you're lucky like I have been a couple times...you'll see a few black bear. Roaring Fork is excellent as well...especially since you said you'd like to see some historical sites. You have to go to Gatlinburg to get to Roaring Fork...which is about 10 minutes from Pigeon Forge.

Thanks - exactly what I was looking for.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Brando - the dinner show and Dollywood don't really appeal to me (although I did enjoy the medieval dinner show in Orlando a few years ago).

Medieval Times!

You musta been pretty darn drunk to enjoy that....food was awful.

That or I have really horrible taste.

Or really enjoy eating with your hands.

That's what you do at Dixie Stampede...eat with your hands. It's the southern Medieval Times. One side is the North...one is the South and they have little competitions to see who wins.

Kinda stupid..but, i guess if you are a redneck you might enjoy seeing the South win.

[Brando19]

Brando - the dinner show and Dollywood don't really appeal to me (although I did enjoy the medieval dinner show in Orlando a few years ago).

Medieval Times!

You musta been pretty darn drunk to enjoy that....food was awful.

That or I have really horrible taste.

Or really enjoy eating with your hands.

That's what you do at Dixie Stampede...eat with your hands. It's the southern Medieval Times. One side is the North...one is the South and they have little competitions to see who wins.

Kinda stupid..but, i guess if you are a redneck you might enjoy seeing the South win.

Christmas time is the best time to go...they have a live manger scene with camels and other animals.
I went to Cherokee a few minutes from Pigeon Forge one time and met an Indian who had been on Walker Texas Ranger numerous times. I felt like I wasn't worthy being in the presence of someone who has touched the greatness of Chuck Norris.

[Brando19]

I'd drive through Cades Cove if I were you. Beautiful scenery and you'll see lots of wildlife...if you're lucky like I have been a couple times...you'll see a few black bear. Roaring Fork is excellent as well...especially since you said you'd like to see some historical sites. You have to go to Gatlinburg to get to Roaring Fork...which is about 10 minutes from Pigeon Forge.

Thanks - exactly what I was looking for.

No problem.

[AtlPackFan]

ATLpackerfan - we will be heading through Georgia. Plan on stopping for a day in ATL and seeing the aquarium.

If you are heading from the Smokies down to Atlanta (or vice versa), you may be taking 85-985-441 up through the mountains to the Smokies. If that is the route, there a couple of things you might want to do along the way. I've included links to both.

There is Tallulah Falls which is a pretty cool photo op. Lots to see and do.

http://www.gastateparks.org/info/tallulah/

Then, if your REALLY hungry, there is the Dillard House just south of the Tennessee/Georgia border. $18 for lunch, all you can eat and I mean ALL YOU CAN EAT. Fried and grilled chicken, Ham, Country Fried Steak, Fish, Hush Puppies, Biscuits, Corn on the cob and a whole ton of sides. As long as you keep eating, they keep bringing and they let you take home whatever is left on the table when you quit. Excellent food.

http://www.dillardhouse.com/

Have a great time on the trip.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Then, if your REALLY hungry, there is the Dillard House just south of the Tennessee/Georgia border. $18 for lunch, all you can eat and I mean ALL YOU CAN EAT. Fried and grilled chicken, Ham, Country Fried Steak, Fish, Hush Puppies, Biscuits, Corn on the cob and a whole ton of sides. As long as you keep eating, they keep bringing and they let you take home whatever is left on the table when you quit. Excellent food.

http://www.dillardhouse.com/

Have a great time on the trip.

What? No brunswick stew. Place is a joke.

[SkinBasket]

Then, if your REALLY hungry, there is the Dillard House just south of the Tennessee/Georgia border. $18 for lunch, all you can eat and I mean ALL YOU CAN EAT. Fried and grilled chicken, Ham, Country Fried Steak, Fish, Hush Puppies, Biscuits, Corn on the cob and a whole ton of sides. As long as you keep eating, they keep bringing and they let you take home whatever is left on the table when you quit. Excellent food.

http://www.dillardhouse.com/

Have a great time on the trip.

I could have really used that info last year.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Then, if your REALLY hungry, there is the Dillard House just south of the Tennessee/Georgia border. $18 for lunch, all you can eat and I mean ALL YOU CAN EAT. Fried and grilled chicken, Ham, Country Fried Steak, Fish, Hush Puppies, Biscuits, Corn on the cob and a whole ton of sides. As long as you keep eating, they keep bringing and they let you take home whatever is left on the table when you quit. Excellent food.

http://www.dillardhouse.com/

Have a great time on the trip.

I could have really used that info last year.

A crying shame..a record poop ready to happen.

[Freak Out]

I'm glad you guys are talking about the time you've spent in Pigeon Forge again. It reaffirms my belief that this forum is good after all.