Gatlinburg Skyline

Ah-h-h-h, the Smokies and Gatlinburg at night.

We try to visit the Smoky Mountains each fall when the leaves have turned golden and the air is crisp and clean. Without fail we always reserve our accomodations either in downtown Gatlinburg or in one of thousands of cabins for rent surrounding downtown Gatlinburg – either way, we win.

For years our family has made Gatlinburg and the Smokies a fall ‘can’t wait to get there’ vacation getaway and for years we have never had any regrets. I especially love strolling down main street during the evenings – ducking into alleyways and shops.

Good food? What’cha talking about…there are more good places to dine at than you can imagine for a city as small as Gatlinburg. However, during fall you can expect to have a hard time booking a room if you have not placed a reservation at least a couple of months in advance.

If you live on the east coast – or even if you don’t – you should consider vacationing in the Smokies and reserving accomodations in Gatlinburg.

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Pirates Alley

Pirate Alley (or Pirate’s Alley, as many call it) is the subject of much legend and lore, some true, and much false. It is one of the “must see” locations of the French Quarter. Some claim that it was a haven for pirates in days past, while others claimed that slaves were sold at the adjacent St. Anthony’s Garden on Royal Street. It is probable that there is little or no truth to either. But, it does make good stories.

In reality, its official name was Orleans Alley, until the mid 1960’s when the city changed it to Pirate Alley. This was to reflect its name of common usage, and to make it easier for tourists to find.

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