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My wife and I are taking our first Corvette cruise around Gatlinburg and Tail of the Dragon April 28 through May 5. We have family in the area we visit a lot but first trip in the Vette and first trip to the Dragon. Looking for any suggestions on places to visit or eat at. Planning a day trip to Dollywood too with friends. Are there any Vette cruises going on around this time too? Thanks!

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BigT2

Don't forget Rt 441 from Gatlinburg,TN to Cherokee,NC.

ejbrace

Great place for breakfast. The thick pancakes are delicious. https://crockettsbreakfastcamp.com/

Fletch F. Fletch

Oh, yes, there will be plenty of action in and around the Dragon at that time of year. Spring fever will have hit and people will be out and about. If at all possible, avoid Saturdays and Sundays.

Here's a link that will give you an idea of the events that were happening around those times in 2018. I imagine they will begin to change this page for 2019 as spring gets closer.

https://tailofthedragon.com/events/

Definitely run the Moonshiner 28, at least the section from the Dragon to Franklin NC -- a fantastic set of twisties once you leave the 4 lane.

Dry Falls is only 10-15 minutes outside of Franklin on the way to Highlands NC. Dry Falls is a big waterfall you walk behind -- it is cool.

X2 on the Cherohala Skyway.

Tapoco Lodge is a beautiful setting for lunch or dinner. It's just 5 min down the hill from Deals Gap/Dragon.

LowRyter

the Skyway is a road for Corvettes while the Dragon is for motorcycles.

From Tenn follow the Dragon to Deal's Gap. Small cafe there. Then take 28 to Franklin NC, good diner there. Follow on down past the two waterfalls to Highland.

Most folks eat at the diner at Franklin. Highland is fancy, prolly some nice places there. But it's a great route. Perhaps it's better to take the Skyline and head back to Deal's in car?

Knoxrower

Here's a route that we do with a local group here in Knoxville. Covers all the favorites around the Dragon. Your going at a great time of year because the traffic gets pretty crazy as summer approaches.

Poker Run Route Copy and Paste

https://www.google.com/maps?t=m&ll=3...lassic&dg=ntvo

dr_gallup

Just watch out for LEO and avoid the weekends, that's when they are especially active on the Dragon.

There are an unbelievable number of great roads in the area. The ones without names and websites are better IMHO because they attract a lot less attention.

Lots of side of the road BBQ joints that are great eating. You probably won't find any hazy New England style IPA's to wash it down but I prefer to save the drinking for after the drivings done.

Check out the Southeast regional forum for more info.

B-Squared