We vacation in the Smokies when I was a child one of my favorite places was Cherokee. It’s so different now, back then there was Indians dancing and the shops were a buzzing with so many people. We camped on both sides of the mountain. Maggie’s Valley was also a hot spot with Ghost Town and Frontierland. Since the casino open it’s all changed. I will have those memories of what it was like in the 60s for me to cherish. It was so exciting in the 60s in Cherokee. Now my husband and I try to go there once a year. We rent a cabin and just just enjoy relaxing,eating shopping and riding in the mountains. Thanks to your videos I now see allot of places I want to see.
Such great childhood memories in Cherokee for me also. You would drive on the main road going into the Park and the shops were on the side of the road. It looked more like a fair back then. I really miss it. Being on the side of the road was Dangerous. But it was so exciting back then.
Gosh we use to go to Ghost Town In The Sky when I was growing up,I sure miss it!! I also remember going to a cement water slide in the summer,so fun!! We would stop at this roadside fruit stand,and get hot boiled peanuts that they put in a gallon glass cider jug😊I could go on and on,lol 🥰
Wow great to see the old tourist areas from the late 50’s and 60’s still running. When I was a kid these places were everywhere and my Grandma cannot pass up A good junk shop ( souvenir shop). The men in the Car would roll their eyes heavenly begging for mercy As a bunch of women In their sky high bee hives hairdos Would scramble out of the car and us kids followed to be sure to con Mom into buying us some rock candy on a string! I am 57 and that’s what summer vacations were all about. Today people don’t even bother going to these places much young families are planning to go to Disney World and spend way too much money standing in line for hours For a minute long ride or a seven dollar Pepsi lol!
We stayed at The Pink in Fall 2019. Thanks for taking us to the twi waterfalls and showing us the elk invading Cherokee. Each tolerant of the other- tourist abd elk!
I love spending my mornings with your videos, and you. This video was beautiful, love the waterfalls so much...it is time for coffee, see you on the next video.Have a beautiful day!!!
Y'all, when I was a kid we stayed in the Pink motel every year. We usually went once in the summer and in the fall. Last time I stayed there was in 2015. The bathroom in our room was straight out of the 50s. Pink tile with black tile trim....floor to ceiling. I've also had many meals at Peters Pancakes. Their pancakes are pretty delicious. When we go now we stay on the Townsend and Wears Valley side of the mountain.
Visited the beautiful Mingo falls several years ago. We also stopped in the building where you can feed the bears. One bear in particular was very smart and would stand up and spin around in circles for food lol. .good memories.
Thanks for a visit to these falls. I've seen most of the falls around the area without hiking. I couldn't even begin to do all these hikes, but thanks to you and Dawn, I've been able to see all the trails and falls!!! Thank you so much!!!
Waterfalls are always beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for sharing nature and history in your videos. I pray for 100k subscribers for your channel. God bless you.
Great video. Another really great store to visit is Bearmeat's Indian Den. A lot of beautiful authentic Native American arts & crafts and wares. They have a back porch that hangs over the river. It is just up from Soco Falls on Hwy 19 on Cherokee. Between Soco Falls and Maggie Valley I think. Thanks again for these beautiful videos.
Poor Dawn looked like she was about ready to have a heart attack climbing all those steps! lol! I have stayed at the Pink Motel......and yes, the walls are painted pink and the bathrooms are done in pink tile with sunken bathtubs. I have a lot of fond memories back in the early 60's and 70's visiting Cherokee. Hoping to go back soon.
Yanks & Brits. Hi there! Thanks for the nice texts! I own a cabin in the Smoky Mountains called “Heavenly Daze and I’m hoping when Will & Dawn have time, they can do a review on my cabin! Their reviews and videos are amazing! Here’s my website...feel free to check it out. VRBO.com/1008496
I have fond memories of Cherokee NC too. I’ll bet they’re filming you, only fair I can film them. I’d rather just go see the falls. I’m really enjoying your Smokey Mountain videos. Someday I’d love to get a motor home and see everything there is for an extended time in the smokies.
Thank you guys so much for these videos. I have been to Cherokee four or five times. I never knew there was water falls. Thanks to you guys I will check them out next trip.
Went to Paul's went I came to see mingo falls this past summer. Awesome town and awesome waterfalls. Really enjoy your channel. I film waterfalls more towards middle Tennessee. Keep up the great videos.
I've got pictures of myself and my kids at the falls 15yrs ago taken in February and we stayed at the pink motel. You can't get any nicer people than the Cherokee People.they use to have an old buffalo out in one of the shopping stores parking lot. That place is like cades cove it seems to never change.👍👍
Our parents made the mistake of buying us the drums back when we were kids, needless to say, 9 hours of banging back to St. Louis and a living hell for our parents.
I grew up in the 60s/70s and remember the really old parts of cherokee, the last 30 years have changed since then..newer part with arcade/fun park was great in the 90s hate it closed down.
I remember as a young boy when we went to Cherokee their were actually Native Americans. They would be dressed up in ceremonial outfits and you could take pictures with them. Does that still happen.? Keep up the great videos
My family and I went there 11 years ago during the summer and they had the ceremonial dancing and you could get your picture taken with a native american. It's definitely a seasonal place to visit. During the winter alot of places are closed and not many tourists around.
If you keep showing Denise all the beauty the smokies has to offer and she never wants to leave ...well..then can't blame her 😂 you may have to add another caricature to your tshirts 😂🤣😂 Beautiful waterfalls...Aren't they Denise 😂🤣😂......😊😁
Thank you so much for this video! We are spending half of our trip on this side of the park and I was trying to find some small things to do one afternoon. This is PERFECT.
I stayed at the pink motel in the mid 1960s. Clean room, and a door on the other side so you could sit on the river, had grills to cook burgers and such. Liked the campgrounds on the river where you could fish for trout. That was on reservation land.
Hey guys, I’ll be visiting Gatlinburg with my family for the first time in April. I am really enjoying your channel. It’s teaching me a lot about the area through your reviews and pricing. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for showing us the town. We have wanted to visit Cherokee a while now. If you get a chance review the Jellystone campground there, that is where we want to stay!
Love going here as a kid my brothers and i would camp with our scout groups just a little ways out from downtown Cherokee. At least our parents have old videos and pictures. Would like to see all the stores back open. Usually take hwy 411 now days to get Pigeon Forge. But usually drive over the mountain to see the elk in Cherokee from time to time . As a photographer I find myself getting away from it all a lot while in the smokies
I went through there a couple years ago when my brother passed away the 1st thing I seen was that big high rise motel and casino that made me sick. Carl
Remember when they had the water slide in the side of the mountain. And you could walk up and down the strip listen to music and dance. And alot of gift shops to explore. But sadly it is all about gone now
In 1993 I went to a gold wing road riders rally called wings over the smokies attended by over 10,000 motorcyclists, it was held at a big bingo hall or convention center.
Interesting video, first I never thought elk was in that area thanks for that info my last trip thru it was raining so hard I coldent see much, a few questions do they still have the unto these hills play,? is their still a santa land? and how much are mosikins today? also I know their is a casino their and going back towards ga their are side of the road flea markets . thanks for the video, . have a nice week ,fixing to eat some hot wings ,you never say who is the lady with you and dawn a sister and daughter .,get to making more thanks from J D
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My momma and daddy spent their honeymoon in 1967 in the Pink Motel. 53 years ago. Granny’s is a great place to eat there too!
We vacation in the Smokies when I was a child one of my favorite places was Cherokee. It’s so different now, back then there was Indians dancing and the shops were a buzzing with so many people. We camped on both sides of the mountain. Maggie’s Valley was also a hot spot with Ghost Town and Frontierland. Since the casino open it’s all changed. I will have those memories of what it was like in the 60s for me to cherish. It was so exciting in the 60s in Cherokee. Now my husband and I try to go there once a year. We rent a cabin and just just enjoy relaxing,eating shopping and riding in the mountains. Thanks to your videos I now see allot of places I want to see.
Such great childhood memories in Cherokee for me also. You would drive on the main road going into the Park and the shops were on the side of the road. It looked more like a fair back then. I really miss it. Being on the side of the road was Dangerous. But it was so exciting back then.
So many memories of Cherokee, I wish it could get back to what it use to be. Thanks for sharing.
Gosh we use to go to Ghost Town In The Sky when I was growing up,I sure miss it!! I also remember going to a cement water slide in the summer,so fun!! We would stop at this roadside fruit stand,and get hot boiled peanuts that they put in a gallon glass cider jug😊I could go on and on,lol 🥰
Eating at Granny's home cooking restaurant in Cherokee is a must. So good !!!!!!👍😋
Wow great to see the old tourist areas from the late 50’s and 60’s still running. When I was a kid these places were everywhere and my Grandma cannot pass up A good junk shop ( souvenir shop). The men in the Car would roll their eyes heavenly begging for mercy As a bunch of women In their sky high bee hives hairdos Would scramble out of the car and us kids followed to be sure to con Mom into buying us some rock candy on a string! I am 57 and that’s what summer vacations were all about. Today people don’t even bother going to these places much young families are planning to go to Disney World and spend way too much money standing in line for hours For a minute long ride or a seven dollar Pepsi lol!
We stayed at The Pink in Fall 2019. Thanks for taking us to the twi waterfalls and showing us the elk invading Cherokee. Each tolerant of the other- tourist abd elk!
Such amazing natural beauty!
Thank you all for presenting it to us on your videos.
Stay safe in your adventures.
Cherokee has always been my favorite place to be ever since young boy 😃💖
Thank you for filming the falls and different places. I get to see these places that due to my health i won't get to see.
Rewatching all the hikes playlist. Still a great fall ❤
thanks for another great show luv the falls and i think im falling for dawns sister
I love spending my mornings with your videos, and you. This video was beautiful, love the waterfalls so much...it is time for coffee, see you on the next video.Have a beautiful day!!!
Very cool. I haven't seen Cherokee since I was a kid. Thanks for sharing!
Still love visiting Cherokee. Thanks for sharing.
Always love Cherokee town so beautiful place. ❤
That fall was super tall. Just looking at those stairs my legs hurt and I was wore out haha. Love the video.
Great video looks an amazing place to explore 👍
Wow great video will and Dawn I love your channel I love both water falls
I always enjoyed that mill thanks for the video the icicles sure it look cold 😬
Y'all, when I was a kid we stayed in the Pink motel every year. We usually went once in the summer and in the fall. Last time I stayed there was in 2015. The bathroom in our room was straight out of the 50s. Pink tile with black tile trim....floor to ceiling. I've also had many meals at Peters Pancakes. Their pancakes are pretty delicious. When we go now we stay on the Townsend and Wears Valley side of the mountain.
I loved coming up to Cherokee me and my momma took our picture with a young Indian lol thanks for sharing my friends 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😘
Visited the beautiful Mingo falls several years ago. We also stopped in the building where you can feed the bears. One bear in particular was very smart and would stand up and spin around in circles for food lol. .good memories.
Absolutely beautiful fall thank you for a good video
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Much love from Maryland
Great video, guys. Brings back wonderful memories.
Thanks for a visit to these falls. I've seen most of the falls around the area without hiking. I couldn't even begin to do all these hikes, but thanks to you and Dawn, I've been able to see all the trails and falls!!! Thank you so much!!!
Minho Falls IS GORGEOUS! THANKS FOR SHARING
Very beautiful falls you all
Waterfalls are always beautiful and peaceful. Thanks for sharing nature and history in your videos. I pray for 100k subscribers for your channel. God bless you.
What a beautiful place to visit. Thanks for sharing.
Great videos guys. Denise seems to be having a good time.
Been to Mingo, but never Socco. Thanks for the video.
The falls were beautiful. Not sure my husband could do the steps so thanks for filming.
The falls were gorgeous. Enjoyed seeing Cherokee and hearing your memories of holidays gone by. Cheers x
Ty for the of Cherokee always enjoy your videos sledgehammered that like button stay awsome be blessed
Great video. Another really great store to visit is Bearmeat's Indian Den. A lot of beautiful authentic Native American arts & crafts and wares. They have a back porch that hangs over the river. It is just up from Soco Falls on Hwy 19 on Cherokee. Between Soco Falls and Maggie Valley I think. Thanks again for these beautiful videos.
Poor Dawn looked like she was about ready to have a heart attack climbing all those steps! lol! I have stayed at the Pink Motel......and yes, the walls are painted pink and the bathrooms are done in pink tile with sunken bathtubs. I have a lot of fond memories back in the early 60's and 70's visiting Cherokee. Hoping to go back soon.
SOCO in Oklahoma means Southern Comfort and Coke..lol Gorgeous falls thanks for taking us with ya.
Love Mingus mill . Great video 👍
Cherokee used to be a fun place to go 50 years ago
Can you just imagine what Mingo Falls looked like a almost two weeks ago with all the rain and floods?! Thanks so much for such a fun video!!!
Yanks & Brits. Hi there! Thanks for the nice texts! I own a cabin in the Smoky Mountains called “Heavenly Daze and I’m hoping when Will & Dawn have time, they can do a review on my cabin! Their reviews and videos are amazing! Here’s my website...feel free to check it out. VRBO.com/1008496
I have fond memories of Cherokee NC too. I’ll bet they’re filming you, only fair I can film them. I’d rather just go see the falls. I’m really enjoying your Smokey Mountain videos. Someday I’d love to get a motor home and see everything there is for an extended time in the smokies.
Love Cherokee NC.please take us to Pauls soon. Would like to see your review on the place. Thank you for the beautiful video!
Peter's pancakes is delicious!!!
Thank you guys so much for these videos. I have been to Cherokee four or five times. I never knew there was water falls. Thanks to you guys I will check them out next trip.
We have been to Cherokee too. Fun place to walk around. Thx 😊
Do you remember chief Dennis Wolf a full blooded Cherokee chief he did it the old way to earn his feathers. Awsome video thanks for sharing. Carl
We have stayed at the Pink Motel. Once when I was 16 and then again last year.
Thanks for sharing things have changed in Cherokee love the history
Went to Paul's went I came to see mingo falls this past summer. Awesome town and awesome waterfalls. Really enjoy your channel. I film waterfalls more towards middle Tennessee. Keep up the great videos.
I used to get the same Indian headdress and bow and arrow set back in the day while growing up on Route 66.
I've got pictures of myself and my kids at the falls 15yrs ago taken in February and we stayed at the pink motel. You can't get any nicer people than the Cherokee People.they use to have an old buffalo out in one of the shopping stores parking lot. That place is like cades cove it seems to never change.👍👍
Thanks for the tour
Glad u all had a nice time!!! 🙂💜👍
Our parents made the mistake of buying us the drums back when we were kids, needless to say, 9 hours of banging back to St. Louis and a living hell for our parents.
When You and Dawn come on I turn my TV off this is so cool I just live over the hills in Asheville NC and have my whole life
Love to travel to Cherokee! Hope to return soon!
I still have a rock tomahawk from there my grandfolks gave me in the 60s made right there on the reservation
I grew up in the 60s/70s and remember the really old parts of cherokee, the last 30 years have changed since then..newer part with arcade/fun park was great in the 90s hate it closed down.
I've stayed in the pink motel once in 2015.. pretty good & clean motel. King size bed.
love those falls. thanks for sharing.
I remember as a young boy when we went to Cherokee their were actually Native Americans. They would be dressed up in ceremonial outfits and you could take pictures with them. Does that still happen.? Keep up the great videos
My family and I went there 11 years ago during the summer and they had the ceremonial dancing and you could get your picture taken with a native american. It's definitely a seasonal place to visit. During the winter alot of places are closed and not many tourists around.
yes there are still dancers for pics...like $10 ....and they dress "Western" dancer...and spin a lot.....
If you keep showing Denise all the beauty the smokies has to offer and she never wants to leave ...well..then can't blame her 😂 you may have to add another caricature to your tshirts 😂🤣😂 Beautiful waterfalls...Aren't they Denise 😂🤣😂......😊😁
Thank you so much for this video! We are spending half of our trip on this side of the park and I was trying to find some small things to do one afternoon. This is PERFECT.
Great vlog/video! Both Falls were beautiful. Maybe Soco means two in the Cherokee language? Thanks for taking us along.
Great video! I have some great pictures from the old chairlift from the late 90s.
I can vouch that Paul's Restaurant is a very good place to eat.
You guys are my kind of people. We must hang out sometime
I stayed at the pink motel in the mid 1960s. Clean room, and a door on the other side so you could sit on the river, had grills to cook burgers and such. Liked the campgrounds on the river where you could fish for trout. That was on reservation land.
Nice video will enjoy it say hello to family
We'll do thanks Wallace
Hey guys, I’ll be visiting Gatlinburg with my family for the first time in April. I am really enjoying your channel. It’s teaching me a lot about the area through your reviews and pricing. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for showing us the town. We have wanted to visit Cherokee a while now. If you get a chance review the Jellystone campground there, that is where we want to stay!
Hi will and dawn and Denise been to Cherokee many times hope you guys are doing ok 👍
Beautiful falls
Great Vlog! I really enjoy the backroad areas of the Smokys. Definitely want to check out the two falls on our next visit.
Great video my friends, caint wait to do some hiking when we come down in a few weeks. 👍😀
I LOVE your channel! You guys make me want to come hang out soooo bad! I hope to one day run in to you guys, I'd be totally fan girl.
So pretty. We are definitely going to have go to Mingo Falls this year. The steps look super tough though. Great video y'all.
Love going here as a kid my brothers and i would camp with our scout groups just a little ways out from downtown Cherokee. At least our parents have old videos and pictures.
Would like to see all the stores back open.
Usually take hwy 411 now days to get Pigeon Forge. But usually drive over the mountain to see the elk in Cherokee from time to time . As a photographer I find myself getting away from it all a lot while in the smokies
WOW I can't believe how many elk were around there!
We love staying at The Pink Motel!! 😃😃😃
So cool guys luv it
Is the swinging bridge still in Cherokee? There were some shops when you crossed over. Love the videos!!!!!
You two need to do a collaboration vlog with The Carpetbagger ❤
Absolutely beautiful 😍😍😍😍😍
I went through there a couple years ago when my brother passed away the 1st thing I seen was that big high rise motel and casino that made me sick. Carl
Sorry for your loss thank you The Yard Dogs
Cherokee Co. was among the first to declare 2nd Amendment sanctuary.
Remember when they had the water slide in the side of the mountain. And you could walk up and down the strip listen to music and dance. And alot of gift shops to explore. But sadly it is all about gone now
Yes I do remember that its not the same thanks Crystal
Another great video. Thanks again
Oh I can’t wait to come down and see this. Love. Love love it
Have you ever been in the bear attraction down the street and fed those bears as they do tricks for you? Dance and clap and stuff like that.
Its not their anymore thanks Tracey
In 1993 I went to a gold wing road riders rally called wings over the smokies attended by over 10,000 motorcyclists, it was held at a big bingo hall or convention center.
Mingo falls is my favorite falls of the Smoky's
10 THUMBS UP!!!!! THANK YOU!!!! i SOOOO want to go back..husband says NO WAY!!!
I saw y'all at Mingus Mill.😊
Enjoyed 👍
Hi guys! Sorry I missed your last live stream Sunday!
Was this videoed this weekend. The water has really dropped from a few days ago...
Yes it was two days ago thank you Jeff
Interesting video, first I never thought elk was in that area thanks for that info my last trip thru it was raining so hard I coldent see much, a few questions do they still have the unto these hills play,? is their still a santa land? and how much are mosikins today? also I know their is a casino their and going back towards ga their are side of the road flea markets . thanks for the video, . have a nice week ,fixing to eat some hot wings ,you never say who is the lady with you and dawn a sister and daughter .,get to making more thanks from J D
Dawns sister Denise thank you Jack