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Family Adventure in Gatlinburg

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Day 1: Arrival & Exploration

Gatlinburg, Tennessee on August 11, 2024

Morning

Check-in to Hotel

Settle into your cozy cabin or hotel in Gatlinburg, providing the perfect base for your family adventure.
Travel to your accommodation from the airport or your starting point.
CURRENCY200, 1 hour

Afternoon

Downtown Gatlinburg

Explore the charming downtown area, visit the local shops, and indulge in some delicious Southern cuisine for lunch.
Walk or drive to downtown Gatlinburg from your accommodation.
CURRENCY50, 2 hours

Evening

Anakeesta

Head to Anakeesta, an outdoor adventure park with treetop bridges, zip lines, and stunning views. Enjoy dinner at one of the park's restaurants.
Drive or take a shuttle to Anakeesta from downtown Gatlinburg.
CURRENCY150, 3 hours
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Day 2: Great Smoky Mountains Exploration

Great Smoky Mountains National Park on August 12, 2024

Morning

Cades Cove

Embark on a scenic drive through Cades Cove, a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains. Keep an eye out for wildlife like deer and black bears.
Drive from Gatlinburg to Cades Cove in the national park.
CURRENCY0, 4 hours

Lunch

Picnic at Townsend Wye

Stop at Townsend Wye for a picturesque picnic by the river. Enjoy the serenity of nature.
Drive from Cades Cove to Townsend Wye for your lunch break.
CURRENCY30, 1 hour

Afternoon

Laurel Falls Trail

Hike the family-friendly Laurel Falls Trail to a beautiful 80-foot waterfall. Remember to pack water and snacks!
Drive from Townsend Wye to the trailhead of Laurel Falls.
CURRENCY0, 2 hours
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Day 3: Ober Gatlinburg Adventure

Gatlinburg, Tennessee on August 13, 2024

Morning

Ober Gatlinburg Tramway

Take the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway for breathtaking views as you ascend to the Ober Gatlinburg amusement park.
Take the tramway from downtown Gatlinburg to Ober Gatlinburg.
CURRENCY50, 1.5 hours

Lunch

Mountaintop Restaurant

Enjoy a delicious meal at the mountaintop restaurant and savor the panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains.
Dine at the restaurant within Ober Gatlinburg.
CURRENCY60, 1 hour

Afternoon

Activities at Ober Gatlinburg

Spend the afternoon enjoying various activities like wildlife encounters, carousel rides, and ice skating at Ober Gatlinburg.
Explore the different attractions within Ober Gatlinburg.
CURRENCY100, 3 hours
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Day 4: Scenic Drive and Departure

Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, Gatlinburg on August 14, 2024

Morning

Scenic Drive

Take a leisurely drive along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail, known for its lush forest, historic buildings, and mountain streams.
Begin your drive from Gatlinburg to the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail entrance.
CURRENCY0, 2 hours

Lunch

Cades Cove Trading Post

Stop for a late lunch at Cades Cove Trading Post for some homestyle Southern cooking before your departure.
Drive from Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail to Cades Cove Trading Post.
CURRENCY40, 1 hour

Afternoon

Departure

Say goodbye to Gatlinburg and head to the airport with unforgettable memories of your family adventure in the Smokies.
Drive from Cades Cove Trading Post to McGhee Tyson Airport for your departure.
CURRENCY0, 1 hour
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