The final days of our trip to Tennessee were very enjoyable. Because we were staying in the mountains, it was a little rough to get to and from our cabin, particularly in the rental minivan we had. The 3rd day of our adventure it was supposed to rain ALL day. Since we weren’t sure we would make it back up the mountain to our cabin as the path was very steep and only made of gravel and sand, we decided to stay put. We had plenty of things we could do, as watching the storms from on top of a mountain is pretty fun. We also had an air hockey table and a hot tub in our cabin, so no need to feel bad for us at all!
The next morning was time for us to start heading home. It’s roughly an 11 hour drive, so we started packing up right after we woke that morning. We did stop to take in the view one last time. It was hard to say goodbye to our cabin!
Luckily, starting out early helped get us through the traffic of Pigeon Forge relatively easily, as well. Both Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg have so many attractions that are open until at least 9 pm so not many people get up early the next day! Our drive was pretty uneventful, though we decided to take a brief leg stretch/road break in Cincinnati, Ohio for the American Sign Museum. My bro & his wife had been there before, and I had always wanted to go.
This museum is filled with beautiful neon signs that were used at some point in the last few decades. They are all lit up, and it is so much fun to just walk around and appreciate the artwork.
There was even an area where they repair old neon signs while you watch, and a video on how neon signs are made. We all found it fascinating, and the signs are just so beautiful.
The museum doesn’t take overly long to visit – I think we might have been there for an hour or so. It is a fantastic leg stretch, and a great way to break up a long drive in dreary weather!
Car Full of Harmony 