baf99
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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Blue Whale
I appreciated the advice about October in the Berkshires so much I thought I’d get a bit about November in the Smokies. I have an ongoing search for the first week of November, but it hasn’t had any hits yet. I waited just a couple of days after I saw a 5 November at Tree Tops and it was gone. So I put in an ongoing search for anything in the first week of November at several Gatlinburg resorts but I’m not sure anything will show up. I know it's a bit late to be planning this... So I’m considering alternatives.
My plans are to spend the time in the national park, not any of the town attractions unless the weather is prohibitive for hiking. What I am seeing is a 12 November week in Gatlinburg (on hold) and a couple of 5 November weeks in Pigeon Forge. I’m thinking 5 November would be better for the last of fall color, but since I will be going to the park every day Gatlinburg might be better to avoid traffic. I’m wondering if the Pigeon Forge traffic will be any less in early November so the drive to the park won’t be so horrible. It probably won’t be too bad when I’m trying for sunrise photos, but the traffic I experienced the two times I have been to Gatlinburg make me hesitant to book in PF. Mid-May wasn’t as bad as July, but it was still pretty crazy.
So, does anyone have any experience with the first couple of weeks of November? Thanks.
My plans are to spend the time in the national park, not any of the town attractions unless the weather is prohibitive for hiking. What I am seeing is a 12 November week in Gatlinburg (on hold) and a couple of 5 November weeks in Pigeon Forge. I’m thinking 5 November would be better for the last of fall color, but since I will be going to the park every day Gatlinburg might be better to avoid traffic. I’m wondering if the Pigeon Forge traffic will be any less in early November so the drive to the park won’t be so horrible. It probably won’t be too bad when I’m trying for sunrise photos, but the traffic I experienced the two times I have been to Gatlinburg make me hesitant to book in PF. Mid-May wasn’t as bad as July, but it was still pretty crazy.
So, does anyone have any experience with the first couple of weeks of November? Thanks.