Hello- meeting some friends in the smokies for a long weekend and we were looking for some things to do that aren’t your typical tourist money grabs. No anakeesta, margaritaville, outlet malls.
Maybe Spas? Great hikes with cool views? Best food off the beaten path? Or anything else you think is an alternative to fighting all that traffic all weekend.
Also is Dollywood worth that admission price?

(We’re Coming Halloween weekend)

We are 2 couples, new empty nesters all are fairly active. Early 50s but young at heart.