Gatlinburg - Any suggested places to stay?

Dragon2U · 08-02-2006, 11:08 AM

Planning a mini vacation Aug 7-10, thinking of heading north a little bit. Any suggestions for places to stay in the area? DeerRidge and the Highlands look decent, any other suggestions?

TIA

Boosted · 08-02-2006, 11:51 AM

i would travel across the mountain to Maggie Valley. Stay there and visit Gatlinburg for shopping and all. Just way to crowded, no parking and if you do find some it is $5 to pack you vehicle into a tiny parking place.. Pigeon Forge is not much better eithier but it does have plenty of parking...

That is about all I know of the area..... Look up Gina here..She lives in maggie valley and I am sure she would give you some sound advise.

pikeville904 · 08-02-2006, 03:02 PM

If you don't go over the mountains to Maggie Valley, I would suggest staying in Peigeon Forge. There is a company called Hidden Mountian Resorts that have homes for rent. They are not in town, but about ten minutes out up on the side of the mountian and are extremely secluded. There may be a home fifty feet away, but you'll never see the other folks. Even if you decide to get in the hot tub in the buff. We stay there quite regurely when we go up. Go to Hidden Mountian West. Super folks, quiet and reasonable.
These are homes that people actually own and have set up as rental units.

http://www.hiddenmountain.com/home.html

Gina · 08-03-2006, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon2U

Planning a mini vacation Aug 7-10, thinking of heading north a little bit. Any suggestions for places to stay in the area? DeerRidge and the Highlands look decent, any other suggestions?

TIA

We usually go to Gatlinburg in November. We stay at the Fairfield Inn in Gatlinburg. Its on a side street. We can walk to the Peddler, where we love to eat.

http://www.peddlergatlinburg.com/

You can also walk to the sky tram you take up to Ober Gatlinburg (the ski lodge)

http://www.obergatlinburg.com/

Its open year round and the Alpine Slide is a blast.

You can walk to Bennets BarBQ from there to and have a beer, throw darts, and shoot pool.

Also, the new aquarium there is nice to.

If you do get over the mountain, stop by and see us.

Good thing your going through the week, it gets really crowded there on weekends.

Dragon2U · 08-03-2006, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the tips ........ we'll see where the "boss" decides. If we get on the other side we'll make sure to stop by and say "hi"

DansSSR · 08-03-2006, 03:28 PM

I can't believe everyone passed on this opportunity.

If you need a place to stay near Pigeon Forge, call Dolly!

Boosted · 08-03-2006, 03:59 PM

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I can't believe everyone passed on this opportunity.

If you need a place to stay near Pigeon Forge, call Dolly!

Only in my dreams....

Paul Simpson · 08-03-2006, 04:06 PM

I agree that Pigeon Forge is a better bet than Gatlinburg. I`m buying a place there in Hidden Springs Resort. They handle quite a few rental log cabins within the resort area and are great people. Amenities include, super view, inclosed pool, etc, etc. 5 minutes from Dollywood or that water park (can never think of the name), great dinning (like The Old Mill, The Apple Barn, Bullfish, and hundreds of others). The place I`m buying is called Eagles Landing. Take a look.

http://www.hiddenspringsresort.com/index.html

Paul Simpson · 08-03-2006, 04:10 PM

Hey Dragon2U,
Where you at in GA? I have an old log cabin on 23 acres just north of Thomaston on the side of Indian Grave Mountain. You anywhere close?

Dragon2U · 08-03-2006, 07:58 PM

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Hey Dragon2U,
Where you at in GA? I have an old log cabin on 23 acres just north of Thomaston on the side of Indian Grave Mountain. You anywhere close?

Hi Paul,
Not too far away, I'm just south of Macon GA. off I-75. I'll check out the website and see what the "boss" wants to do.

PS - Nice pad in the mountains but looks a little steep for parking, hope it doesn't get too icy in winter.

Boosted · 08-03-2006, 08:53 PM

I am not to far from Thomaston...

Dragon2U · 08-03-2006, 09:13 PM

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I am not to far from Thomaston...

Boosted, we also thought about going to Pine Mountain but it's too close for a "getaway", when we do I'll give you a shout and maybe we can hook up.

There's always the Robins AFB museum car show in October if anyone wants a long term plan for a meet. I'll make an announcement as it gets closer.

big-daddy · 08-03-2006, 09:17 PM

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Boosted, we also thought about going to Pine Mountain but it's too close for a "getaway", when we do I'll give you a shout and maybe we can hook up.

There's always the Robins AFB museum car show in October if anyone wants a long term plan for a meet. I'll make an announcement as it gets closer.

I'd love to do this show, who else is in??

Paul Simpson · 08-03-2006, 09:19 PM

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Hi Paul,
Not too far away, I'm just south of Macon GA. off I-75. I'll check out the website and see what the "boss" wants to do.

PS - Nice pad in the mountains but looks a little steep for parking, hope it doesn't get too icy in winter.

Believe it or not, the whole place is designed with ample parking in mind. I can park 2 large cars in front of my place and 30 yards past it is plenty of parking and almost as much room as a decent sized culdesac(spelling). Should be lots of sun on that spot in winter. Glad ya like it
I must drive right by your house every trip I make to Ga. Maybe we can have dinner sometime. My wife Sandee loves to shop in Macon.......Paul

Paul Simpson · 08-03-2006, 09:27 PM

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I am not to far from Thomaston...

Cool! We head over to Warm Springs and eat at Thr Bullack House quiet often. Maybe we can share some vittles sometime.......Paul

Paul Simpson · 08-03-2006, 09:39 PM

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I'd love to do this show, who else is in??

I`ll try to arrange my trip schedule to be in Ga. in October. Anyone know what the dates are?

Boosted · 08-04-2006, 05:41 AM

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Cool! We head over to Warm Springs and eat at Thr Bullack House quiet often. Maybe we can share some vittles sometime.......Paul

Just say the tiem and place and I am there.... Man that sounds good to me..I might have to go eat there this Sunday...It has been quite a while since I last been there.

And the musem...Let me know a day and time...

Dragon2U · 08-04-2006, 07:02 AM

Warner Robins - Robins AFB Museum Show - Saturday, October 15th 2006 more info here: http://www.museumofaviationfoundation.org/scr2.htm

Also, another very nice show I went to last year was at Lake Blackshear Veterans Park for Veterans Day. Since I am one I will probably show, I went to look last year and it was a nice area just to hang out by the lake and watch RC aircraft. Saturday Nov 11 2006 on Lake Blackshear near Cordele GA
http://gastateparks.org/net/calendar...&s=75602.0.1.5

As mentioned before I will post a separate announcement in the Southeast area as time gets closer for these.

Boosted and Big Daddy, I smell a road trip, we need to get together sometime. Paul, feel free to let us know when you get in the area too.

Boosted · 08-04-2006, 08:55 AM

i can do the Warner Robbins show... But I will be out of town "In Hawaii" when the second one is goin on...

big-daddy · 08-04-2006, 12:16 PM

Steve, will your customization be complete by then?

We should plan to hook up as this gets closer.

jleas524 · 08-04-2006, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragon2U

Planning a mini vacation Aug 7-10, thinking of heading north a little bit. Any suggestions for places to stay in the area? DeerRidge and the Highlands look decent, any other suggestions?

TIA

we stayed at the Edge Water Inn this past may for a week before heading to Maggie Valley for the Tail of the Dragon run.. Pretty nice place. not The RITZ, but still pretty nice. indoor pool, restaurant, and it is right on the river off of River Drive. One block off the main drag in Gatlinburg. and it has its own indoor Parking Garage. It is basically in the middle of everything and everything is within walking distance.
Google Gatlinburg and you will find it on there...

Boosted · 08-04-2006, 01:30 PM

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Steve, will your customization be complete by then?

We should plan to hook up as this gets closer.

SPoiler is being painted now, lowering kit is on Fed ex for delivery today and will be put on monday, front spoiler will be here in another week or two and th egrill bars are being painted to maych the front bar... The only thing I am not having done right now is the black top..Still debating on that or the Magnaflow paint scheme. Also 3g is coming out with a body kit and I am number one on the list so far for it.. So Who knows.. It will be 90% at least..

Beach potato · 08-23-2006, 02:06 PM

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Planning a mini vacation Aug 7-10, thinking of heading north a little bit. Any suggestions for places to stay in the area? DeerRidge and the Highlands look decent, any other suggestions?

TIA

I really liked the Wunderland Hotel in the Smoky Mtns park, last hotel in the 'park'. also try 89dollartravel.com they have a package 3days/two nites for $89.