Fall Foliage Trip Part 3: Gatlinburg Accommodation Guide

📍 Just north of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Tennessee side) 🏨 The Park Vista - A DoubleTree by Hilton 👍 Pros: Hilltop views of town + mountains from rooms Free shuttle to downtown (every 45 mins) Microwaves on every floor (perfect for leftovers) Indoor heated pool (kid-friendly!) 👎 Cons: Older property (AC units can be noisy) Tiny bathroom layout (shower + toilet cramped) 🍽️ Food Tip Crockett’s Breakfast Camp (7AM open) Portions are HUGE—share plates or ask which entrees include free pancakes (bottom-right was ordered, others were complimentary!). Avoid lines: Arrive by 7:30AM on weekends. 🎢 Rainy-Day Activities Arcades & "haunted houses": Downtown is packed with indoor fun. SkyLift Park: Open-air gondola + glass-floor observation deck (not for the faint-hearted!). Warning: Weather-dependent—have a Plan B! 🚗 The fall colors won’t wait—pack your bags and go! #Gatlinburg #SmokyMountains #FallTravel