Baskins Creek Falls

On the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains NP. Follow the Motor Nature trail to a small lot just before the Alex Cole cabin. This is where the road passes over Baskins Creek. This trail is known as both the Baskins Creek Trail and the Graveyard Ridge Trail. The graveyard is only a few hundred yards from the parking area. The falls on the other hand is about 1.6 miles on a moderate trail. Be careful!! The last time I hiked it there was NO sign marking where to turn left and cross the stream to get to the falls. You can also continue on the Baskins Creek Trail past the turnoff to the falls and wind up back at the Motor Nature trail, near the Rainbow Falls parking area. This entire route is about 2 1/2 miles, but note that the portion past the falls turnoff going to Rainbow Falls is more strenuous than the first part. ALSO: note that this is a one-way road and you will need someone to drive your car back around the Nature Trail to meet you back at the Rainbow Falls parking area.
On the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains NP. Follow the Motor Nature trail to a small lot just before the Alex Cole cabin. This is where the road passes over Baskins Creek. This trail is known as both the Baskins Creek Trail and the Graveyard Ridge Trail. The graveyard is only a few hundred yards from the parking area. The falls on the other hand is about 1.6 miles on a moderate trail. Be careful!! The last time I hiked it there was NO sign marking where to turn left and cross the stream to get to the falls. You can also continue on the Baskins Creek Trail past the turnoff to the falls and wind up back at the Motor Nature trail, near the Rainbow Falls parking area. This entire route is about 2 1/2 miles, but note that the portion past the falls turnoff going to Rainbow Falls is more strenuous than the first part. ALSO: note that this is a one-way road and you will need someone to drive your car back around the Nature Trail to meet you back at the Rainbow Falls parking area.

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Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Gatlinburg Moonshine Mountain Coaster Ride

Activity duration is 5 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,649 per adult
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Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Smoky Mountain Tour: Self-Guided Drive

Activity duration is 365 days
8.2 out of 10 with 20 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,648 per traveler
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Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Impossibilities Magic Show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
7.8 out of 10 with 10 reviews
Price is ￥5,135 per adult
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Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Rocky Top Mountain Coaster Admission Ticket in Pigeon Forge

Activity duration is 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 42 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥2,805 per adult
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Hillbilly Booze Cruise Tasting Tour

Hillbilly Booze Cruise Tasting Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥15,427 per adult
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Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail

Drive along this woodland loop for a range of walking trails, waterfalls and historic structures of an old mountain hamlet.

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Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Roaring Fork during your travels in Gatlinburg. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the hiking trails.

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Enjoy the beautiful waterfalls and explore Mynatt Park, a lovely green space in Gatlinburg. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Historic Ogle Log Cabin

Find out about the history of Gatlinburg with a stop at Historic Ogle Log Cabin. Wander the riverfront or discover the mountain views in this romantic area.

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Meet actors from the popular television show The Dukes of Hazzard. Then play a round of mini-golf and race around a go-kart track.

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Anakeesta

Bring the kiddos to Anakeesta and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gatlinburg.

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Comfort Suites Gatlinburg Downtown-Convention Center

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