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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #20 on: May 22, 2017, 11:17:53 PM »
smoky mountains is far from the perfect example of nice hotels and kosher food
+1 decent mid level hotels like holiday inn Express and the like. No kosher food besides what you can find anywhere else in the country. Lots to do though. One thing not so many people have heard of is the lost sea adventure about an hour away from Gatlinburg. Caverns with underground lake inside. More interesting than your average caverns. Most things to do you can find on Google and TripAdvisor

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #21 on: May 25, 2017, 01:09:52 PM »
Thanks, I don't know anything about Smoky Mountains, I am just looking to go with young kids anywhere there is nice hotels and kosher food and I saw it randomly posted in Destination Guides And Trip Planning Advice » Next Vacation - Ideas

You can pick up some kosher stuff in Knoxville, but no restaurants.


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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #22 on: May 26, 2017, 01:34:17 AM »
You can pick up some kosher stuff in Knoxville, but no restaurants.
They have more kosher in Knoxville than any random Walmart?

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #23 on: May 26, 2017, 06:19:13 AM »
They have more kosher in Knoxville than any random Walmart?

According to the local Rabbi, yes. He said the only decent kosher section in Knoxville is in one particular Kroger in Knox Plaza (which has cheese and chicken and whatnot).

Here's the Chabad details: http://www.chabadknoxville.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/81242/jewish/Kosher-Food.htm

ETA: We are flying into Knoxville so we'll pick some things up before we leave.

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #24 on: July 30, 2017, 11:54:53 AM »
Anyone going to Knoxville/smokey mountain area the week of Aug 20th?

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #25 on: July 30, 2017, 12:04:55 PM »
Anyone going to Knoxville/smokey mountain area the week of Aug 20th?

Yes, like half the US population.
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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #26 on: July 30, 2017, 12:06:16 PM »
Yes, like half the US population.

lol...are you? :P

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #27 on: July 30, 2017, 12:13:16 PM »
I am. Looking for a minyan possibility. Plans to stay thru the 25th.

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #28 on: July 30, 2017, 12:15:33 PM »
Will be in the area with a minyan August 7-10

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #29 on: July 30, 2017, 12:31:43 PM »
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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #30 on: July 30, 2017, 01:27:08 PM »
Will be in the area with a minyan August 7-10
where is this minyan being?
i hope to be there around then too.

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #31 on: July 30, 2017, 01:33:25 PM »
Anyone know how the fire last summer affected the park, Gatlinburg, etc?

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #32 on: July 30, 2017, 07:24:37 PM »
Knoxville holiday inn will be on point breaks..

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #33 on: July 30, 2017, 07:48:31 PM »
Knoxville holiday inn will be on point breaks..

to far for a base

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #34 on: July 30, 2017, 07:50:00 PM »
to far for a base
Agreed. But depending in the direction you're coming from it can be good for a night.

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #35 on: July 30, 2017, 07:51:30 PM »
Anyone have any experience booking a cabin in the smokies? Airbnb recommendation?

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #36 on: July 30, 2017, 08:45:50 PM »
Anyone have any experience booking a cabin in the smokies? Airbnb recommendation?
I have experience. There are thousands depending on the location, size, and amenities.

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #37 on: July 30, 2017, 09:14:04 PM »
Cabin for up to 4 people. 3 nights. In the woods near the park. Preferably near a swimming/boating lake etc. Luxurious isn't necessary, but not too crusty.

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #38 on: July 31, 2017, 12:32:45 AM »
Cabin for up to 4 people. 3 nights. In the woods near the park. Preferably near a swimming/boating lake etc. Luxurious isn't necessary, but not too crusty.
not sure which park you mean, check out topton NC, lots of good ones there. specifically wayah rd.

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Re: smoky mountains master thread
« Reply #39 on: July 31, 2017, 12:33:39 AM »
Great Smoky national Park