United States Forums

Start a new topic Change Forum

Advanced search

Smoky Mountains in the Spring

Posted by: tdmort on Jan 4, 12 at 07:31 AM Posted in: United States Tagged:

I just purchased a Groupon Getaway for a cabin in the Smoky Mountains on a whim. While I have been to Gatlinburg before, it's always been around the holidays. I have to use the Groupon by May 24th so I'm thinking a visit during the spring would be nice for a change. What I need to know is:
When is the best time to see wild flowers in bloom
DH and I love history - what is there to see in the area
Tours of any kind - we love them. Any recs?
Dining for one great dinner (we will probably do some grilling/cooking at the cabin)

Also, we will be driving from Detroit. We will probably stop one night on the way down. Any recs for a good stopping point with something fun or interesting (history?) to do that evening?

Thanks so much! Although not a trip we had planned, I am looking forward to it!

DM

No Replies |Back to top

| Add a Reply

Sign in to comment.

Recent Activity

View all United States activity »
  1. 1 stay near newark or nyc by yogir | 11 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 02:49 PM Tagged:
  2. 2 Carmel, California where to stay?? by JoyT | 5 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 02:48 PM Tagged:
  3. 3 Less commercial beach? by Hang20 | 1 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 02:38 PM Tagged:
  4. 4 2 Brits Travelling USA July-Aug 2013 by brichardson1991 | 66 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 02:28 PM Tagged: , , ,
  5. 5 Maui. . .where to stay for local feel by curlgirlsf | 10 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 02:20 PM Tagged:
  6. 6 First-Time Hawaii Advice by lois_dc | 29 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 02:09 PM Tagged:
  7. 7 Manzanita Or restaurants by golfmom | 1 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 01:07 PM Tagged:
  8. 8 I-5 bridge over Skagit River collapses, cars with people in water | by tomfuller | 10 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 01:03 PM Tagged:
  9. 9 Pine Barrens- where to stay ? by infantrymom | 2 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 01:00 PM Tagged:
  10. 10 Kauai golf by ddubya | 2 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 12:49 PM Tagged:
  11. 11 Trip Itinerary Advice Needed - 1wk Yellowstone & Tetons by CRIdo | Be the first to reply; posted on May 25, 13 at 12:07 PM Tagged:
  12. 12 JFK to Upper West Side by subway by ThomasSchwarzmann | 6 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 11:44 AM Tagged:
  13. 13 East coast tour - Part2: Phily, Washington, Niagara Falls by MaloBalo | 15 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 11:30 AM Tagged: , ,
  14. 14 East coast tour - Part1: NYC by MaloBalo | 31 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 10:51 AM Tagged:
  15. 15 Trip Report Boston, my 2 hour food shopping spree to satiate my man's needs by Lookin_Glass | 16 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 10:13 AM Tagged:
  16. 16 15 hrs layoff at Miami International- Key West Possible ? by inquest | 9 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 09:09 AM Tagged:
  17. 17 Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park opens today by wave725 | 4 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 08:44 AM Tagged:
  18. 18 Pick up north of Boston Logan by abednego | 24 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 06:48 AM Tagged:
  19. 19 Maine - July 5th to July 14 by Bugler | 11 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 06:47 AM Tagged:
  20. 20 Traveling the upper west coast into vancouver by wineauxs2italy | 5 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 06:47 AM Tagged: , ,
  21. 21 Cape Ann area by SusGar | 5 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 06:40 AM Tagged:
  22. 22 Yosemite Falls Lodge in the park or Cedar Lodge w/ budget constraints by Kwheeleo | 9 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 05:57 AM Tagged:
  23. 23 Where to stay Charleston SC by dale88 | 5 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 05:32 AM Tagged:
  24. 24 San Franciso to Vancouver by wineauxs2italy | 6 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 05:10 AM Tagged: , ,
  25. 25 10 days after cruise - Fort Lauderdale Fly out from LA????? by Magpies | 16 responses; most recent on May 25, 13 at 05:02 AM
View next 25 » Back to the top