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Insiders' Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains, 5th (Insiders' Guide Series)
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #953133 in Books
- Published on: 2007-07-01
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 368 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
Each guidebook is written by locals and true insiders and offers a personal, practical perspective that readers everywhere have come to know and love.
The Great Smoky Mountains and their environs have been one of America’s most popular vacation destinations for more than half a century—and for good reason. From the awe-inspiring natural beauty and peaceful tranquility of the region's wilderness areas to the world-famous craftspeople and attractions that make East Tennessee a first-rate family destination, this authoritative guide will show you how to take full advantage of the many wonders of “the Smokies.”
• Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best places to
• The inside scoop on the real Smokies, including mountain crafts, music theater,
• Comprehensive listings of annual events, accommodations, and recreation opportunities
• Sections dedicated to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the arts,
Whether you're planning a vacation, already living in the area, or looking to relocate, Insiders' Guide to the Great Smoky Mountains will show you everything you need to know.
About the Author
Mitch Moore lives in Maryville and is a freelance writer for several Smoky Mountain tourism publications, as well as The Knoxville News-Sentinel.
Customer Reviews
not useful for our trip
I got this out of the library and read thru it and although it is very densely printed it didn't have the kind of information needed for someone travelling to the area.
It had a lot of stuff that just seemed like someone paid them to write about such as the history of a certain inn or why area workers are non-union ("because business owners can readily draw replacements for them from a large and eager pool.")
Just weird writing for a travel book.
The B&W photos are substandard. All in all a book I won't buy.
Not What I Was Looking For
This book was a big disappointment. The author spends a great deal of time describing routes. Most of the book focuses on shopping and glitz in the area. It has only 10 pages on the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. There is virtually nothing on the North Carolina side of the mountains or the spectacular Blue Ridge Parkway. If you are going for hiking and to experience the park, there are much better books available, many of which can be found at the Sugarlands Visitors' Center in Gatlinberg. The National Park Service website is much more useful.
