EIM Big Adventure Part Deux, Sevierville, TN -- 9/25 - 10/4
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A slightly different and more relaxing option:
8. Gatlinburg Artist's Loop
If you decide you need a break from the twisties here's an idea for enjoying one of the highlights the Gatlinburg area has to offer. The Gatlinburg Artist's Loop is locally touted as the largest group of independent artisans in North America. The Wild Plum Tea Room was a highlight of our '13 trip. Total distance - 38 mi.
Detailed Map - West Loop
Detailed Map - East Loop
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8. Gatlinburg Artist's Loop
If you decide you need a break from the twisties here's an idea for enjoying one of the highlights the Gatlinburg area has to offer. The Gatlinburg Artist's Loop is locally touted as the largest group of independent artisans in North America. The Wild Plum Tea Room was a highlight of our '13 trip. Total distance - 38 mi.
Detailed Map - West Loop
Detailed Map - East Loop
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Last edited by Gil-galad; 08-24-2015 at 07:13 PM.
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Don't want to forget about the BRP as a nice option:
9. GSMNP and the Blue Ridge Parkway
This drive option features some of the most expansive views in the area. It makes the familiar transit through the GSM National Park; however, it jumps on the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway National Park just past the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, prior to reaching Cherokee. The route stays along the Parkway all the way to the intersection of US-276 via the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. This section of the Parkway includes several interesting highlights including the Waterrock **** Visitors Center, the highest point along the entire Parkway (6,047 ft), Devil's Courthouse, Graveyard Fields, Looking Glass Rock, and Tunnel Gap. The route turns north on US-276, passing around Cold Mountain on the way to Waynesville. Then it heads west on US-19, returning to Cherokee and then back through the Park to home base. Total distance - 197 mi.
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9. GSMNP and the Blue Ridge Parkway
This drive option features some of the most expansive views in the area. It makes the familiar transit through the GSM National Park; however, it jumps on the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway National Park just past the Oconaluftee Visitor Center, prior to reaching Cherokee. The route stays along the Parkway all the way to the intersection of US-276 via the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests. This section of the Parkway includes several interesting highlights including the Waterrock **** Visitors Center, the highest point along the entire Parkway (6,047 ft), Devil's Courthouse, Graveyard Fields, Looking Glass Rock, and Tunnel Gap. The route turns north on US-276, passing around Cold Mountain on the way to Waynesville. Then it heads west on US-19, returning to Cherokee and then back through the Park to home base. Total distance - 197 mi.
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Last edited by Gil-galad; 08-27-2015 at 10:50 AM.
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I've heard back from both Dustin Taylor at MINI of Knoxville and Aaron Cornaby at OutMotoring. Both locations are ready, willing, and eager to host the EIM MINIs and MINI folk again.
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I've heard back from both Dustin Taylor at MINI of Knoxville and Aaron Cornaby at OutMotoring. Both locations are ready, willing, and eager to host the EIM MINIs and MINI folk again.
#43
We still have the one room available in the Wyndham condo, in case someone else's schedule opens up at the eleventh hour. Room details are in Post #1 in this thread. Spread the word.
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Yep, my Rand McNally NC and TN maps have been spread out in my office at home for quite some time now. I'm expecting a serious dent in my work productivity next Mon-Thu.
#48
Posted this over on FB:
http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-col...north-carolina
Though we will be just a bit early, the viewing should still be superb and we'll enjoy missing the mid-October crush of day trippers.
http://biology.appstate.edu/fall-col...north-carolina
Though we will be just a bit early, the viewing should still be superb and we'll enjoy missing the mid-October crush of day trippers.
#49
Sarah and I will not be joining for this awesome trip, however I thought I would drop this off for some discussion material.
"With 489 curves, US 421, “The Snake,” rivals the Tail of the Dragon as Tennessee's best drive"
https://roadtrippers.com/stories/421-the-snake
Happy Motoring everyone!
"With 489 curves, US 421, “The Snake,” rivals the Tail of the Dragon as Tennessee's best drive"
https://roadtrippers.com/stories/421-the-snake
Happy Motoring everyone!
#50
Sarah and I will not be joining for this awesome trip, however I thought I would drop this off for some discussion material.
"With 489 curves, US 421, “The Snake,” rivals the Tail of the Dragon as Tennessee's best drive"
https://roadtrippers.com/stories/421-the-snake
Happy Motoring everyone!
"With 489 curves, US 421, “The Snake,” rivals the Tail of the Dragon as Tennessee's best drive"
https://roadtrippers.com/stories/421-the-snake
Happy Motoring everyone!
I'll add that route map to the catalog.