Since we having been coming to The Smokies for over 50 years, we have been during every season. It used to be that February was a great time to come because hotels were dirt cheap and there were no crowds at all. But things have changed over the last decade. No more really cheap hotel prices and it can be fairly crowded in February. So now we pretty much stay away from weekends, holidays, and events like the car shows. And hope for the best!
Obviously, I can't compare it to that as I've only been coming here for 12 years, but I know Gatlinburg has fallen victim to the many aspects of modern life and tourism--some good and some not so good. I can only imagine how quiet it must have been when the town pretty much shut down in the winter. Thanks for your thoughts as always!
Since we having been coming to The Smokies for over 50 years, we have been during every season. It used to be that February was a great time to come because hotels were dirt cheap and there were no crowds at all. But things have changed over the last decade. No more really cheap hotel prices and it can be fairly crowded in February. So now we pretty much stay away from weekends, holidays, and events like the car shows. And hope for the best!
Obviously, I can't compare it to that as I've only been coming here for 12 years, but I know Gatlinburg has fallen victim to the many aspects of modern life and tourism--some good and some not so good. I can only imagine how quiet it must have been when the town pretty much shut down in the winter. Thanks for your thoughts as always!