For our first full day in Gatlinburg, our full crew wanted to explore all the city had to offer. We decided to park at a nearby shuttle stop so that we could ride the shuttle around town and hop on/off around town. Before we even made it out of the neighborhood, we spotted a young bear foraging near the stop sign at the end of our street. Now that's something we don't see everyday!
The Gatlinburg shuttle was a fun was to relax and take in the sights as we figured out what activities our group wanted to check out. We rode into town and hopped off when we were ready to do some walking and sight-seeing around town. There was so much to see and do, but we mostly just wandered up and down the main street and checking out local shops along the way.
When it was time for lunch, we stopped at one of the Gatlinburg favorites and then continued enjoying the shops and sights along the main strip. Of course, we never went very far without making the kids stop for photos along the way. They were having so much fun together and it was great to see everyone together again for the first time since Christmas!
Eventually we decided to stop at the local Hillbilly Golf to enjoy a game of miniature golf on the mountainside. The course was carved into the side of the mountain, which was so unique and made for a challenging round of golf for the competitive ones in the family. It was a fun afternoon activity and a great way to stay out of the sun for a couple hours.
After golf, our crew was hot and tired and ready to retire to the cabin. It didn't take long for the cousin games to continue indoors with Grandaddy while the rest of us worked on dinner and relaxed. It was a great first day exploring Gatlinburg!
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