jenwoodjw

Ok, I think I can clarify a little bit. We will be traveling in a 40-foot motorhome and are trying to figure out how many nights to actually spend in the campground in the park, or if we should spend any nights there and instead stay outside of the park and do daytrips for hiking and sightseeing. I think Cades Cove or Smokemont are the two campgrounds in the park that could accommodate us - is either a better choice? We would like to try the ziplines in Sevierville and some of the shows/dinner shows in Pigeon Forge. We definitely want to go to Clingman's Dome. Also, several years ago we did a trip to Yellowstone and loved the combination of driving and hiking to see the sights, so Cades Cove sounds great. We might also be interested in horseback riding, and the kids would like a waterpark if it's warm enough. I'm figuring we have eight days in the Smoky Mountain area. Thanks for your help!

Hi! We have been motorhoming for several years now and are currently putting together a trip to the Smoky Mountains over spring break. We will be in that area for about eight days - can anyone recommend places to stay and things to do? We are two adults and two teen-agers, 16 and 15, and two dogs. The teen-agers are really good about hanging out with the adults, so that's not an issue. We like outdoor activities (hiking, rafting) as well as sightseeing and entertainment. Are there any "must-do"s? How many days should we spend in the park itself? And outside of the park, should we look at Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Gatlinberg or somewhere else? Thanks so much for any information or suggestions.

Hi! We (husband and I) are traveling from the Adirondacks in New York to the West Coast in late July to early August. We'd like to stop at Cedar Point in Ohio and Mount Rushmore; otherwise are open to suggestions. We have about 25 days, traveling in a 40-foot Class A with three teen-agers (easy kids to travel with) and two dogs. We've owned our motorhome for two years and have been up and down the East Coast. Any ideas/suggestions/past experiences would be very much appreciated. Thanks!