RV Life Adventures: How We Discover Secret Gems in Tourist Hotspots!
[Music] eat it I'm nervous eat it yeah it's cold eat it let me try there's one more thing we have to do before we [Music] leave what do you think was that rough [Laughter] very wait a minute did you say bacon [Music] what do we have going on today there we are heading to Tennessee we're in Tennessee we're going to Gatlinburg today Gatlinburg so and Pigeon Forge excuse my hair that's the plan we'll see how far we get because we're getting a late start but that's kind of actually one of the things about just really like this time I feel like we're a little bit more in vacation mode um which means that the schedule's very fluid but here's the deal is that Gatlinburg Pigeon Forge this whole area right is very very touristy but there are some things that I would call must do must sees right must eats that aren't like the tourist right it's not the hidden Gems or kind of offbeat Attraction it's not like Ripley's Museum or like things that are really like tourist trappy yeah so that's what we're going to show you guys today yep and then make sure that you are subscribed because we've got a whole series coming up of more things in this whole area that we know you're going to want to just put on your list even if it's not on your list this year or next you're going to want to put it on your travel list yes so all right you ready yes is ready [Music] want we keep it cheap or expensive cuz I can do two things cheap or expensive cheap cheap okay expensive we're going oh man [Music] doing is having a little bit of a freak out moment I'm scared of freaking ice but do you see that bridge up there that's where we're way up there way up there so it'll be a nice leisurely ride on the ski lift and then to my nightmares across the suspension bridge be fun it'll be fun no it's not dude I'm like big scared of heights like I can't even look without like what give me your man card [Music] pull the bar down nice and easy all right we're doing this man I hate this I hate I hate this already this is going to be so much fun dude I hate this oh you're fine I mean what's the Worst That Could Happen Us Falling well I hate this look at how far down that is you're not scared of heights are you well it's bouncing you all right buddy you okay it's not funny you okay man you doing all right we're almost there almost to the top okay okay see we we're on ground he raise up yellow yeah all right good job he did it thank you what you think of that Dakota was that scary for you no that was so much fun that was fun yeah it was fun wow look at those look at that [Music] there was somebody on the chairlift that was like forget they said oh we're FaceTiming so and so just want to yell hi so and so hi so and so up here they're like Sharon Sharon I just want to be like Shar Shar I just want to be like that obnoxious person in public on the way back we can do it on the way back I'm sitting with you okay [Music] to the sky Bridge we're going oh I think we taking picture go ahead what are we doing [Music] walking Florida here see it it's not it is no it's not yes it is hold it out there you go Florida there we go Florida it's a long ways down long ways down there [Music] okay glass this definitely is uh anything but stable that's yeah lots of movement I'm going to run are you going to run across the bridge dude dang why am I turning into the sherpa go I'm going to blame it on the fact that we've been in Florida for the last four years and altitude yeah right so we made it to the end the sky Bridge you see it where straight across oh yeah that' be fun to live up there yeah I would want to live on like the peak is Misty I mean not that much let's go [Music] down cell phone out of your back pocket please sir all [Music] right there's one more thing we have to do before we leave we have to get them Dragon Balls Dragon Balls what are they that they're basically cheese balls when you bite on them bun of liquid nitrogen explodes in them and it's it's so cool I'll just show you come on all right let's [Music] see eat them quick right eat them quick okay and never drink the liquid at the bottom okay W let me try let me try good here let me let me grab one hang on ready guys free that of your nose eat it I'm nervous eat it it's cold eat it [Laughter] you're supposed to put it in the side of your mouth it doesn't really taste like it it's just the cold feeling it's so weird so this is one of the places I researched that looked like it was amazing and it's called waffle deliss it looks deliss deliss what kind are they what do they have let's go over and look like oh cookie butter it's more like bananas oh this has strawberries that has [Music] [Applause] strawberries swing me I got all I got all the swing me dance with [Music] here you go oh my goodness gracious thank you so much look at this look at that and it's warm oh my goodness oh my goodness amazing this is like oh m one of the things we love about RV life is finding some of those hidden gems and 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of like old school and like to actually have print copies of books or magazines especially if I'm like hanging by the pool or the beach why Ben likes using his iPad or e-reader for books and magazines so we can each read RV destinations in the format that we like and since RV destinations is written by rvers for rvers there's just something about that that helps provide the best tips and recommendations and insights for those of us actually out there living this lifestyle for a limited time you can save 20% off your subscription at grateful gamer.com slrv destinations will have that link below then just use the code grateful 20 and a huge thanks to RV destinations for sponsoring this video and their support of our channel on the list today Pigeon Forge Tennessee now there's Pigeon Forge no we're going to Dollywood today Dollywood's in Pigeon Forge y'all girl St playing these games somebody is still trying to wake up so here's the deal Dollywood may not be everybody's cup of tea but we've never been and we've heard they've got kind of something for everybody of all ages and right now if you happen to see this before July the 8th they actually have a special going where an adult ticket is the same price as the child ticket so we got a bargain there I've bought everything online ahead of time so we're going to keep you posted because I have a feeling it's probably cheaper that way we'll know more once we get up there plus there is something at Dollywood that we have heard is like world famous must try spoiler alert oh my bad we'll let you know how it [Music] is a family favorite is pizza from Casey's General Store this is a gas station that is only located in certain States so when we find one we definitely want to stop for a slice of pizza [Music] General parking's $25 and since I did it online it's like 22 something online mhm so I did save a couple bucks by buying it online so this is interesting it thiss too if you have an RV RV parking is $30 just Hi how are you awesome how are you I'm awesome too look at that and it worked and it works even today yes all right straight ahead to those guys in the orange all right thank you movie star party on down street with Mary Jane good cocaine pling down you can double down throw some D you can take off now don't think he don't you want to play [Music] so I got the map but there's an app and complimentary Wi-Fi so I'm just going to a map in there's a app map and don't know it a map app so I'm just going to download that cuz I feel like that's easiest now here's one thing that I will say about just like amusement parks and when you use these types of apps I personally have found that they do tend to like really suck your body they really do tend to suck your battery down I start to try to say words Al together anyway um because of that I have this that I carry now what's unique about that so this has all the things so like Dakota's phone that has a different adapter and Ben's phone anyway this has all the thing so this will work for everybody so I'm going to install how long does it last like two full charges three three three full charges so yes so that will get everybody by okay downloading the app he's backing up over there and then we want to hit lightning rod that's our first is that like the craziest ride that's like the top top top okay so we want to hit that so we're going to do the top first and then everything and everything else will just be icing on the cake I can already smoke cinnamon good doesn't so like you can see like there's a lot of coasters over in here last summer we visited Cedar Point in this summer Dollywood as our kids are now teens it's important for us to involve them in choosing our destinations so they can continue to stay excited about RV travel and roller coasters well they're pretty darn exciting RV life has its seasons and now that we're in our seventh year of RV life things look different than they did in those early years and that's part of life in general things change and you adjust to what's needed for each season of life [Music] how is it good it looks really good will our RV Journey come to a close maybe someday but for now we're still making travel plans and including destinations that our kids choose to keep these final years that we have with them full of excitement and adventure [Music] sure okay go ahead and push yeah this is fun I see you a few tips for visiting Dollywood so one definitely get your stuff online it is cheaper number two they actually do have dog kennels so if you want to go put your dog in the kennel cuz you're concerned about being gone for the day uh that is an option the other thing is is you can bring in a bottle of unopened water and then just refill that throughout the day at the park you can also get some free water cups and fill those at several water stations as well now there is no outside food or beverage allowed into the park uh the food that we've had been pretty decent especially you know the cinnamon bread you have to get that while you're here so you can kind of decide what you want to do as far as meals concerned but you definitely don't have to eat here in the park the other thing is is so like we here in July it is hot it is humid so you definitely want to dress appropriately um light clothing things of that nature um the bathrooms are all air conditioned though so you know do yourself a favor and just take your time when you need to use the mro all right let's go [Music] here's her pre though [Music] oh there [Music] TV a pinkan counter pink Coran counter [Music] get ready area oh yeah and then like wardrobe cool okay this is her bed there nice little area there oh little makeup [Music] we are heading out it's about what 8 right8 I am very tired so here's one thing that we learned is that we got here here around like 10:30 11:00 and it was pretty busy for probably the least the first 4 hours that we were here and it really did start to clear out like 4:00ish it really started to clear out and the park is actually open until 10: p.m. so if we had to do this again especially being in the summertime I think what we would do is we would come like a little bit later right we'd sleep in take our time and get in here get here maybe around like noon 1:00 because we would have probably waited in like shorter lines to get on some of the rides had we done that just because the park did tend to clear out now here's the other thing is that if you're just if you're a Dolly Parton fan you need to come here but if you're just a country music fan there's so much stuff here there's country music going on pretty much throughout the park at all times so if you just are enjoying live music then it's another place that you should definitely check out and if amusement parks are your thing maybe you're traveling with teens grandkids you definitely need to check out this video right up here about another one of our favorite Parks will travel [Music] a
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