About 20 years ago the was one of the best spots to vacation. We would go two or three times a year, last time I went was about 5 years ago. Last two times were absolutely a crap hole. Haven't been back since. Gatlinburg used to have the best craft type shops, now the whole town is like a Chinese flea market. Wait in line for every thing and service sucks. Used to could go into park and get away from crowds. Not anymore, Cades cove is a constant line and that's on a slow day.