Crazy busy at times.
Indeed, Jingili! We were there in the fall when things were starting to wind down and it was plenty busy when a cruise ship was in. Fortunately, we spent most of our time on the trails or elsewhere from the day-trippers, and they were all headed back to the ship by the time we were ready for post-hike libations. :O)
Fall was a great time to be there, though. The summer resort crowd had cleared out, the trees and foliage were starting to turn, days were pleasantly moderate, nights were crisp, and no bugs!!! A little damp on foggy days but fog can have its own particular appeal.
Oh, those post-hike libations? The Dog and Pony Tavern, although it had a different name when we were there. Open all year and they serve bar food late, after most other places have closed up their kitchens. It's a fave after-work spot with local waitstaff, and the huge deck is AWESOME on a sunny afternoon or starry night. Shoot, we nursed our aching muscles with a (ahem) few brews under the covered gazebo in the rain late one afternoon. Fun place; nice folks; an opportunity to strike up a chat with the person on the next stool, if so inclined. A lot of the cruise people don't find it 'cause it's off the main street but it's plenty busy regardless.
http://www.dogandponytavern.com
https://www.facebook.com/dogandponytavern/
