I had a work trip to Gatlinburg. I know it's known for its cheesy tourism, but I was super shocked at the abundance of wilderness just around the block!Here's what I recommend:
TO DO:
Grab a journal and a bathing suit and drive around the Cherokee Orchard Road. Definitely enjoy a hike to the lower plunge pool of Grotto Falls. Enjoy hiking around and looking around this cool area in late summer. Take a look at Ely's Mill and grab some local pottery.
TO EAT:
There is a bit of a lack of great food, that I was able to find, but I truly DEVOURED my meal at Wild Plum Tea Room, "derived from the mountains of Austria."(Interested in the history of American tea rooms? Check out this article:
http://destinationtea.com/the-rise-of-the-american-tea-room-serving-womens-rights-with-a-cup-of-tea/)
My delicious lunch consisted of lobster pie, topped with puff pastry and a side of cumin enhanced coleslaw, of course I had the wild plum tea.
Warning: Not for those on a tight schedule.
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