it's pretty crowded during the high season and if you do go then try to get there later in the afternoon.. after 5PM when people are heading off and the cops stop paroling otherwise it's just frustrating.
hit the dragon once or twice then head on the Cherohala Skyway.. now THAT'S a road!! long sweepers, smooth S curves.. proper driving! the dragon is just second gear.. more like autocross. i highly recommend it! it's not that crowded and you'll get your fix with it, guaranteed!
there are also other roads around that are good, if you stop by the shop where the dragon stars you can get a map with the driving roads around.
oh.. you can also hit Gatlinburg, Tennessee, nice fun little town with moonshine tasting only about 80 miles away and the drive there isn't too bad either.
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