Cades Cove is among the most popular tourist spots in the country, if not the world. But during heavy traffic days, the congestion on Cades Cove Loop Road becomes as frustrating as anything you might find in Nashville or Atlanta.| TheSmokies.com
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There’s a road through the mountains of Tennessee into their North Carolina counterparts. Over its 11-mile stretch, it features 318 curves. It’s known as the Tail of the Dragon – or U.S. 129 to those less poetically inclined. The stretch of road takes about 30 minutes to cover. There are pull-offs for visitors to stop and take in the scenery which sometimes makes for friction between drivers who want to “ride the Dragon” and those there to take in the scenery.| TheSmokies.com
Half distillery store, half kitchen and bar, Junction 35 is the best lunch spot we've found in Pigeon Forge in a long time. They offer gourmet burgers and more.| TheSmokies.com
Save on local attractions, restaurants and event tickets in Gatlinburg, Sevierville and Pigeon Forge TN including Dollywood, Ripley's and Anakeesta| TheSmokies.com
Some of my favorite things to do in Pigeon Forge include the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, Goats on the Roof, Dolly Parton's Stampede, Old Mill Square, The Titanic Museum, Pirates Voyage, the ironically named Gatlinburg Golf Course, Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud, The Comedy Barn and Dollywood.| TheSmokies.com
