Smoky Mountains Recommendations

Hey everyone,

A group of about 10 of us are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains. We’re planning to leave Chicago on April 3rd (Saturday) and head back the night of April 6th.

We’d love recommendations on what to do while we’re there. Our main goal is to enjoy great views, relax, and spend quality time together. We’re open to hiking and exploring off-beat spots, and we’d prefer places that aren’t too crowded but still worth experiencing.

If anyone has suggestions from personal experience—we’d really appreciate it! Open to all the food recommendations as well