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Gatlinburg Mobility Tips

 

Some general mobility observations and resources for Gatlinburg.

Originally published September 6, 2107


Some general mobility observations or how to navigate Gatlinburg with a handicap. 

I tried to find everything I could before we went to Gatlinburg about what was and what wasn't scooter friendly.

My husband can walk short distances, and he did use his walking stick in restaurants, although he could have driven to the table in many of them as well.

Here is a quick list of resources. I'm going to be posting more in-depth posts on the area as well:

HIKING RESOURCES:

http://www.cabinsforyou.com/blog/advice/stroller-friendly-trails-in-the-smokies.htm (what works for strollers often works for scooters.)

http://www.yoursmokies.com/handicappedaccessiblegsmnptrails.html

https://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/accessibility.htm

PLACE TO ASK QUESTIONS OF LOCALS:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowForum-g60842-i150-Gatlinburg_Tennessee.html

REVIEWS OF LOCAL AREA

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g60842-Gatlinburg_Tennessee-Vacations.html

 


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