Mar 30, 2019

Dollywood and Then Some

Last weekend we made our first ever trip to Dollywood and it was a great time altogether!  So pleased with the mini vacay it provided.  We are glad to have season passes so we can enjoy the destination a few more times this year at least, too.  We also hit up Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg while in the area as well as Dolly Parton's Stampede Dinner Show.  Sharing just our most favorite pics of all the fun!

We LOVED our humble hotel accommodations at All Season Suites found via Groupon at a killer rate.  Loved being in a suite with a kitchen and 2 rooms in which to spread out for just $50ish a night!  Not a lot of polish, but plenty of room and conveniences. And free hot breakfast to boot!

Dollywood pics...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Aquarium pics ...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

And a few of Stampede, not because we loved it but just because we did it.  In Stampede's defense, Anna and Lasa LOVED it.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We are already planning our next trip ... hopefully in late April ... to get as close to Noah's birthday in early May as possible.  Only marching order this time is that we DO NOT go on a weekend.  The traffic and crowds were miserable on the weekend - markedly different than the lovely Friday we spent at the park.  Being herded in slow crowds is not our jam.  Luckily, those can be avoided easily with strategic trip planning.  😬

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