Originally Posted by jawbone
Originally Posted by bama_earl
Two places I never go - Gatlinburg and Gulf Shores/Orange Beach. Why people think these are the only two places to go on a little vacation...I will never understand. I would go to Gadsden before I go to Gatlinburg.

Both places are great if you go at the correct time which is when everyone else is not going to be there. A lot of this is dependant on school calendars. Then like someone already pointed out, the SMNP is wonderful, free and has plenty of places to avoid crowds.


Good point... my kids are grown and gone so maybe a good option for me and the wife offseason. I just remember all these people walking around 20 years ago and traffic was insane. I said nay.. this aint for me. And there was no nightlife back then..no place to take the wife out.