🗺️ Gatlinburg Adventure – July 21–23

Chad & Co.'s Mountain Escape

Day 1 – Monday, July 21

🚗 Depart Santa Claus, IN at 5:00 AM (Central)
🦫 Stop at Buc-ee’s in Sevierville, TN for lunch (~11:30 AM EST)
🎢 Visit Dollywood from 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🍴 Dinner and cinnamon bread at Spotlight Bakery inside Dollywood
🏨 Check into Tru by Hilton – Pigeon Forge (after 3:00 PM)

Day 2 – Tuesday, July 22

🥞 Free hotel breakfast
🎟️ Explore all Ripley's Attractions in Gatlinburg (Aquarium, Believe It or Not, Mirror Maze, etc.)
🛍️ Walk through The Village Shops
🌲 Moderate hike to Cataract Falls (~1 mile RT)
🍕 Lunch at Slice Pizza Bakery
🥩 Dinner at Cherokee Grill
🎥 Catch the evening ride at SkyFly: Soar America

Day 3 – Wednesday, July 23

📦 Check out early, bring breakfast/snacks
🚘 Scenic drive through Cades Cove Loop (start here) — bring cameras!
🥪 Picnic lunch (grab supplies night before)
💧 Hike to Spruce Flats Falls (1.4 mile RT)
🍔 Dinner stop at Culver’s in Bowling Green, KY
🏡 Return home to Santa Claus, IN by 11:00 PM CST

💰 Cost Breakdown (Per Person)

Item	Cost	Notes
Buc-ee’s Lunch	$13	Brisket sandwich + drink
Dollywood Dinner	$20	Inside park
Cinnamon Bread	$5	Spotlight Bakery
Slice Pizza Lunch	$12	Quick & casual
Cherokee Grill Dinner	$35	Steak entrée + drink
Snacks/Souvenirs	$5	Fudge, snacks, etc.
Picnic Groceries	$10	Food City trip
Culver’s Dinner	$12	Drive-thru combo
Total	$112	($224 total for 2 people)