Research a stretch of road called Tail of the Dragon. Very scenic and curvy.

Bullfish Grill if it's still there. Best steak I've ever had.

If you go which it's worth it, take the time to watch the video. It's interesting on how they got their start. Also in the gift shop you can get the different flavors of beans you won't find around your area.

You all have given us so many great ideas. A few places in the park that were already on the list, some that weren’t but are now, and a bunch of other cool places to visit or eat at. Thanks again.

A trapperman member close to that area reached out to me, offered help if I needed and their phone number. What a great community this site is. I won’t name names but a big shoutout to them. I hope to not have to use the phone a friend option, but it is greatly appreciated.

We had a great trip to the Smoky Mountains. We saw plenty of turkey, deer, and some bear the last day. Everyone enjoyed the white water rafting, which we ended up stopping at the Bush’s Baked Bean store and museum on the way back towards our rental, that was cool. Not everyone enjoyed the hikes, haha, but we saw some beautiful falls, the views were amazing, and we all swam in the park the last day, and we wished we had everyday. Pigeon Forge and Gaitlinburg were worth visiting, but traffic. The live music was great. The Titanic museum was a hit with everyone. Here’s a few pics from the trip. Thanks again for all the great tips.

did you all raft the pigeon river?

Yes

I figured that Titanic thing was the typical tourist trap and obliged the kid to go. It was awesome! I recommend it to everyone now.

Glad you had fun on your trip. The traffic is nuts, but its a cool area.

Definitely gonna be smoky, unless the wildfire smoke clears out.