deer2ker Loc: Nashville, TN

Have to second that on the Townsend stay! Take a day to rent an innertube and float the river - Never been a fan of Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg except to visit for a day and say I did it.

Fotoartist Loc: Detroit, Michigan

It's a zoo and not in a good way. Somebody died in Pigeon Forge when we were there two days ago. Ran into a culvert on their motorcycle.

Robert Bailey Loc: Canada

Fotoartist- thanks for the advice.
Unfortunately, we are already booked into a condo in Gatlinburg.
I suppose it is like Orlando, Florida. The last time I was there the traffic
was so horrendous I swore I would never go back.

Robert Bailey Loc: Canada

I've been studying nature photography opportunities- especially waterfalls in Great Smoky Mountains NP.
I can see one week will not be enough. I'll have to go back again in the autumn sometime.

geezer7 Loc: Michigan

The Smoky Mountains are beautiful. There are numerous gorgeous sights both on the road and accessible by hiking. There is a great resource at the Park Headquarters at Sugarlands Visitor Center just outside Gatlinburg. The rangers are very helpful and knowledgeable . There are many books available in their bookstore. We have found the book entitled "Waterfalls of the Smokies" and "Hiking Trails of the Smokies" to be invaluable if you enjoy hiking. Gatlinburg is definitely touristy but has many restaurants that may be within walking distance from your condo. The traffic is pretty heavy but if you can walk it is no problem. Have a great time.