Next Few Days in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge Area

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During our next few days we spent in the area. We took in the many sights to be seen. Along with a side trip to the North Carolina Mts. and a day at Dollywood. We played lots of mini golf as that is our thing. Ripleys has many fun courses in the area and of course you have to play Hillbilly Golf. A second trip to the aquarium before out the door. The Christmas Store which my husband has fond memories with his mother of. The Old Mill Restaurant which my grandfather took me too. Also took the ski lift up to Ober Gatlinburg then a ride back down on the mountain coaster after playing around a bit. We took an opportunity to drive around the mountains taking in the views and checking out the pretty mountain cabins.

Our trip over to North Carolina was three fold. We took the kids ruby mining - what kids doesn't like digging in mud for treasure. Then some Native American culture in Cherokee and a drive / small hike in Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

The day at Dollywood had something for everyone. My husband normally doesn't care for amusement parks; but this is country style. Lots of music, craftsman and great home cooking type food.

http://www.dollywood.com/



http://smokymountains.com/attractions/hillbilly-golf-gatlinburg/



http://christmasplace.com/

http://www.old-mill.com/info/the-old-mill-restaurant

http://obergatlinburg.com/

http://www.sheffieldmine.com/

http://visitcherokeenc.com/#home

https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm

http://www.visitmysmokies.com/area-information/gatlinburg/

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Photos

Great Smoky National Park
State line on top of a mountain.

Ober Gatlinburg
Ski Lift UP - you can also drive.

Mini Golf Fun
Yes they go up and down and pop you ball out.

Bear Zoo in Cherokee
You can throw snacks to them.

Great Smoky National Park
A hike in the creek with an ice cream cone - why not?

Great Smoky National Park
Mill Building in the park.

Great Smoky National Park
At the state line overlook

Aquarium
This was my throw in the towel moment - next blog!

Cherokee Bear Zoo
Feed the baby bengal!