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SDV said:
We are renting a cabin in Sevierville from 12/30 - 1/3 for my mom’s 75th birthday. Haven’t been to Gatlinburg area in over 20 years. Need some suggestions on things to do/places to eat in the area. Thanks fam!
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Liked Applewood Farmhouse Grill in Sevierville.

Five Oaks Farm Grill was good too.
 
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The moonshine tastings are $5 each, usually you get a $5 off coupon to the gift shop though.

I would skip Gatlinburg during the day and head to GSMNP, plenty of hiking and things to do, then head down at night for food and drinks. Not to be negative, but there’s really nothing to do there besides drink flavored liquor and eat at chain restaurants. But of course, if you’re with friends and family, that shouldn’t matter.
 
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SDV said:
We are renting a cabin in Sevierville from 12/30 - 1/3 for my mom’s 75th birthday. Haven’t been to Gatlinburg area in over 20 years. Need some suggestions on things to do/places to eat in the area. Thanks fam!
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If you want to do some hiking without the people that hit Cade's Cove consider Greenbrier. It's out 73/321 heading toward Pittman Center and Cosby.
 
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Carp said:
Going to San Diego in January. Any recommendations on what do/where to eat?
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Where are you staying? I am familiar with North County much more than the city of San Diego, but if you like beer there are plenty of good recommendations. Stone Brewing at Liberty Station is a cool spot to grab a bite. Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle is a cool dive place on Shelter Island. La Jolla is a good spot to walk around, lots of restaurants. The Grill at Torrey Pines is a good spot for lunch. Ocean Beach - South Beach Bar & Grille for fish tacos, Pizza Port for pizza and brews and Hodad's for burgers.
 
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SDV said:
What about the moonshine tasting? Anyone done it?
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Eh, it's something to do. More of a tourist trap type of thing, but the entire town of Pigeon Forge is like one big tourist trap, lol. It's not really moonshine though, at least the way I know moonshine. I'm not sure of the costs of the tastings.

There's lots of good golf in the area, if it's warm enough when you come. TN weather is tricky, so it could easily be in the 50's-60's in the middle of winter and you have your AC on. Then it'll be in the 20's a couple days later.

Hiking the area is terrific as well. There's the new Skybridge that was put up a few years ago. I haven't done it yet, but we don't go to Pigeon Forge but maybe once or twice a year. My wife isn't a big fan of the area.

A few in door water parks as well. The Wilderness of the Smokey's indoor water park is really good if you have kids and they want to go swimming for a day. Pretty cheap day passes.

Also, if you have kids, the dinner shows are fun to go to. A little pricey, but you're paying more for the show than the food, and the kids love it.
 
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NorCalVol67 said:
Where are you staying? I am familiar with North County much more than the city of San Diego, but if you like beer there are plenty of good recommendations. Stone Brewing at Liberty Station is a cool spot to grab a bite. Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle is a cool dive place on Shelter Island. La Jolla is a good spot to walk around, lots of restaurants. The Grill at Torrey Pines is a good spot for lunch. Ocean Beach - South Beach Bar & Grille for fish tacos, Pizza Port for pizza and brews and Hodad's for burgers.
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Actually staying in Oceanside. We wanted to see LA for a day or two as well, so that was a good place in the middle.

What's the best fish tacos in town?

Thinking of doing a whale watching tour. Any recommendations there?

Have you done the Safari Park?
 
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Carp said:
Eh, it's something to do. More of a tourist trap type of thing, but the entire town of Pigeon Forge is like one big tourist trap, lol. It's not really moonshine though, at least the way I know moonshine. I'm not sure of the costs of the tastings.

There's lots of good golf in the area, if it's warm enough when you come. TN weather is tricky, so it could easily be in the 50's-60's in the middle of winter and you have your AC on. Then it'll be in the 20's a couple days later.

Hiking the area is terrific as well. There's the new Skybridge that was put up a few years ago. I haven't done it yet, but we don't go to Pigeon Forge but maybe once or twice a year. My wife isn't a big fan of the area.

A few in door water parks as well. The Wilderness of the Smokey's indoor water park is really good if you have kids and they want to go swimming for a day. Pretty cheap day passes.

Also, if you have kids, the dinner shows are fun to go to. A little pricey, but you're paying more for the show than the food, and the kids love it.
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Gatlinburg has the tasting places and Sky Bridge. Lot easier to get around, once you find parking, than Pigeon Forge.
 
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Carp said:
Actually staying in Oceanside. We wanted to see LA for a day or two as well, so that was a good place in the middle.

What's the best fish tacos in town?

Thinking of doing a whale watching tour. Any recommendations there?

Have you done the Safari Park?
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The first time I went to San Diego my friends took me straight to South Beach Bar & Grille from the airport for Fish Tacos, so I am biased toward there. I have had them from so many places I can't remember the names of, but it is difficult to go wrong.

I will find out the company we did a whale watching tour with a number of years ago, they were great.

Have not done the Safari Park.

Staying in Oceanside, you will be near Cardiff, Encinitas and Solana Beach, all cool towns.
 
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NorCalVol67 said:
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Here's a few thoughts:

I'd go to "Little Italy" for food. Lots of good restaurants there. Parking in Little Italy is a bit difficult. Also, take in the sunset at Hotel del Coronado with a beverage and a wonderful view. If you're a golfer, I wouldn't pass up the chance to play Torrey Pines, it's a public coarse. And if you have a local San Diego county contact, they may be able to get you on at "resident" rates. If someone needs a "shopping" break I'd send them to the UTC outdoor mall. (one of my sister-in-laws works at Ben Bridge there).

Of course the zoo and Balboa park are also good places to visit.

Most of my wife's family live in the San Diego area.
 
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GoDucks349 said:
Here's a few thoughts:

I'd go to "Little Italy" for food. Lots of good restaurants there. Parking in Little Italy is a bit difficult. Also, take in the sunset at Hotel del Coronado with a beverage and a wonderful view. If you're a golfer, I wouldn't pass up the chance to play Torrey Pines, it's a public coarse. And if you have a local San Diego county contact, they may be able to get you on at "resident" rates. If someone needs a "shopping" break I'd send them to the UTC outdoor mall. (one of my sister-in-laws works at Ben Bridge there).

Of course the zoo and Balboa park are also good places to visit.

Most of my wife's family live in the San Diego area.
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We're actually going to San Diego less than 2 weeks before the Farmers Insurance Open, so I'm not sure if the course will be open to the public during that time. I am going to try and finjd out today actually. You happen to have any connections?
 
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