Cherokee, NC

Today we had a long drive that was pretty boring until we arrived at Pigeon Forge.  It is a tacky attraction/souvenir place with lots of mini golf, not just one but TWO Golden Corrals and Cracker Barrels...right on the main road.  Lots of tacky stuff to see.

Gatlinburg is just a few miles away and looks like a proper tourist town.  It was very busy today with more hiker types. I could spend some time here.

Years ago we stayed in the area with our Airstream.  We saw a souvenir shop named Wacky Woody's.  When we play the game...what would you name your ??? business...Woody always names his Wacky Woody's.  Looks like WW is gone now.  Very sad.


Our drive thru the Smoky Mountains was beautiful.  The fall foliage went away at the highest elevation but it was nice on the lower elevation.  I just love these mountains.

We made it to Harrah's...it is fancy, HUGE and spread out.  I felt like we were filming a Progressive commercial, how to not be your parents.  When I called to make a dinner reservation at Ruth Chris he said mam, you have to make that WEEKS before your arrival.  Same for the Italian place.  So....after not eating since a hotel breakfast in Nashville our choice was the food court pizza and burgers.  We elected to venture out and found Granny's Place.  It was a pretty good buffet.

So...after pondering our situation, we decided to move on tomorrow.  This place is really nice but for young folks.  Too much walking and not enough food choices.  Plus...I can't go anywhere without my border collie because I will get lost.  We about broke even gambling so time to go.

One more thing.  I had a call today from a number that I assumed was my car extended warranty.  I answered with the intent to harass my caller.  But no...it was Busy B gift shop letting me know I won the door prize.  She sent me a picture.  I'm not sure if it was a win.  See photo on below.