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re: Pigeon Forge is a knock off Branson
Posted on 10/1/20 at 3:54 pm to JesusQuintana
Posted on 10/1/20 at 3:54 pm to JesusQuintana
I live in Branson and have been to Pigeon Forge. Companies own business in both locations. Some are run out of Branson and some are run out of Pigeon Forge.
Smokey Mountains are fantastic.
Branson has Table Rock Lake and what Johnny Morris is doing with his golf courses and Big Cedar Lodge is amazing. We ate lunch at Mountain Top yesterday and I've never seen his courses and the restaurant that busy. The view from Mountain Top and Top of the Rock are something else.
Mountain Top Course, Ozark National, Buffalo Ridge and Payne's Valley looked full. Golfers flying & driving in from everywhere to play a couple rounds on multiple courses.
Senior PGA event will probably continue here and, who knows, maybe Johnny and Tiger built Payne's Valley so that it could host PGA events.
Smokey Mountains are fantastic.
Branson has Table Rock Lake and what Johnny Morris is doing with his golf courses and Big Cedar Lodge is amazing. We ate lunch at Mountain Top yesterday and I've never seen his courses and the restaurant that busy. The view from Mountain Top and Top of the Rock are something else.
Mountain Top Course, Ozark National, Buffalo Ridge and Payne's Valley looked full. Golfers flying & driving in from everywhere to play a couple rounds on multiple courses.
Senior PGA event will probably continue here and, who knows, maybe Johnny and Tiger built Payne's Valley so that it could host PGA events.
This post was edited on 10/1/20 at 3:56 pm
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Posted on 10/1/20 at 3:54 pm to TRUERockyTop
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Which is why most East Tennesseans avoid Sevier County like the plague and stick to the hundreds of miles worth of locals only spots devoid of tourists
So for someone that's going to Gatlinburg next month and wants to minimize his time in tourist traps, what should I visit?
Posted on 10/1/20 at 3:57 pm to JesusQuintana
Both places suck equally though. The Cracker Barrel of vacation destinations.
Posted on 10/1/20 at 3:58 pm to wadewilson
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So for someone that's going to Gatlinburg next month and wants to minimize his time in tourist traps, what should I visit?
Somewhere else....
Gatlinburg kinda sucks too.
Plus half of it burnt down a few years ago.
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:00 pm to wadewilson
quote:A different city?
So for someone that's going to Gatlinburg next month and wants to minimize his time in tourist traps, what should I visit?
The whole town is a giant tourist trap by design. It's a marginally classier one than Pigeon Forge, but still...
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:01 pm to wadewilson
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So for someone that's going to Gatlinburg next month and wants to minimize his time in tourist traps, what should I visit?
Hike up to Mt. Leconte Lodge via the alum cave trail. Something like 7 miles. Best hike in the Smokies. Getting caught in a snow storm while hiking that trail is one of my favorite moments of my life.
This post was edited on 10/1/20 at 4:04 pm
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:04 pm to Griffindawg
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Both places suck equally though. The Cracker Barrel of vacation destinations.
Exactly. It’s like the last vacation spots before you’re admitted to the nursing home.
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:09 pm to Stuttgart Tiger
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I live in Branson
I'm in Springfield baw
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:18 pm to Ssubba
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Hike up to Mt. Leconte Lodge via the alum cave trail. Something like 7 miles. Best hike in the Smokies.
How hard of a hike is it?
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:28 pm to wadewilson
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How hard of a hike is it?
How fat are you
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:31 pm to sand mountainDvalues
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How fat are you
280 but its all muscle
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:33 pm to Ssubba
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Hike up to Mt. Leconte Lodge via the alum cave trail. Something like 7 miles. Best hike in the Smokies. Getting caught in a snow storm while hiking that trail is one of my favorite moments of my life.
Had that happen to me as well and it’s a wonderful hike. Man it was COLD when we made it to the cabins. This was probably in 1981-82 I was a just kid but it left a lasting impression.
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:33 pm to Ssubba
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Getting caught in a snow storm while hiking that trail is one of my favorite moments of my life.
We didn’t get caught so much as we just went ahead despite the snow, but Leconte under 6 inches of snow is a sight to behold.
Would not do it again in the snow however
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:45 pm to SidewalkTiger
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I'm in Springfield baw
My wife’s from here. We’ve been married 26 years and I use to say that I’d never live here. Been here the last 11 years and have enjoyed it.
I see why people dismiss Branson cause I use to do the same thing. Yes, lots of retirees and most are from up north. Never been to a tourist trap but have seen a couple shows and enjoyed them.
We get all the seasons and our winters aren’t bad.
Table Rock is an excellent lake. Taney Como is behind my neighborhood and holds record trout.
Again, what Johnny Morris is doing with his courses is something to behold.
If you come and spend all your time on Hwy 76 then that’s on you cause you’ve missed all the best parts of this area.
This post was edited on 10/1/20 at 4:48 pm
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:52 pm to Stuttgart Tiger
The weather is definitely better than Mississippi where I'm originally from.
I don't really even go to Branson except at Christmas but I like it. I think the show industry is really going to struggle if they don't adapt though. A few corny jokes and an impersonator dont get it done anymore.
Side note, I didnt realize it was happening but just saw where a TopGolf is being built in Springfield.
I don't really even go to Branson except at Christmas but I like it. I think the show industry is really going to struggle if they don't adapt though. A few corny jokes and an impersonator dont get it done anymore.
Side note, I didnt realize it was happening but just saw where a TopGolf is being built in Springfield.
This post was edited on 10/1/20 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:53 pm to RTRcdub
Lotta cool mofos around here I see...nothing wrong with Branson or Pigeon Forge, but of course the cool kids on the rant gotta show how lit they are...I guess you hippies do your thing in Gadsden, Al.?
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:58 pm to theGarnetWay
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Has the GOAT pancake house
Are you referring to the one behind the space needle? Log cabin pancake house?
And branson is a knock off pigeon forge
Posted on 10/1/20 at 4:58 pm to themetalreb
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Lotta cool mofos around here I see...nothing wrong with Branson or Pigeon Forge, but of course the cool kids on the rant gotta show how lit they are
Its the same way on any of the music or other boards, anything that is mainstream or popular is "trashy" or "sucks."
Maybe they vacation in Vail every year.
Posted on 10/1/20 at 5:19 pm to SidewalkTiger
Shows need to adapt. I have a friend who owns and performs in his theater. They produce new shows each season and every Christmas. I’ve been to his shows twice and always enjoy it. He sings and jokes but doesn’t have canned material. He just interacts with his crowd and plays off them.
I’ve seen performances at Sight & Sound. Their actors are very good and the do a great job with visual graphics and incorporating trained live animals in their theatric performances.
Best thing I’ve seen in Branson was the Cleverly’s. They’re in Nashville now. They are excellent musicians and do a great job on all the bluegrass “classics” like Low, No Diggity, and Say My Name.
I’ve seen performances at Sight & Sound. Their actors are very good and the do a great job with visual graphics and incorporating trained live animals in their theatric performances.
Best thing I’ve seen in Branson was the Cleverly’s. They’re in Nashville now. They are excellent musicians and do a great job on all the bluegrass “classics” like Low, No Diggity, and Say My Name.
Posted on 10/1/20 at 5:19 pm to SidewalkTiger
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I didnt realize it was happening but just saw where a TopGolf is being built in Springfield.
I think it’s actually the knockoff version of Top Golf and not actual Top Golf. Assuming you’re talking about the one off Glenstone and Kearney.
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