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Romance is in the Air

Romance in the Smokies Romance is always in the air in the Great Smoky Mountains , whether you are hardcore hikers, kayakers or fisher people; or just want to watch sunsets, sip, wine, listen to music and eat great food. Maybe you want to do all of that (read)

Published on Friday, December 6, 2024

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Spend Halloween in the Great Smoky Mountains

Published on Thursday, October 3, 2024

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The Best Time & Places to See Fall Foliage

Published on Thursday, September 26, 2024

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Thrifting for Vintage & Antiques in the Smokies

Thrifting for Vintage and Antiques in the Smokies is here! Planning a Fall trip to the Smokies, and you love to thrift shop? We got you.

Published on Thursday, August 22, 2024

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Car Shows Summer 2024

Great Smoky Mountains is the site of car shows –also known as rod runs – where automobile enthusiasts bring their vehicles out to display. Not only can you view and explore the vehicles, you also can connect with people selling parts for your (read)

Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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Happy anniversary Smoky Mountains!

Published on Friday, June 14, 2024

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Celebrate the 90th Birthday of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park turns 90 on June 15, 2024. Join in the celebration by exploring the history, beauty, and adventures that this iconic park has to offer.

Published on Thursday, June 13, 2024

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Happy Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a great time for a guys’ trip to the Smokies

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

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Mother’s Day 2024

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12 – take mom – or yourself – on a girls’ weekend in the Great Smoky Mountains for Mother’s Day! There is so much to do and so many ways to relax.

Published on Monday, April 8, 2024

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Synchronous Fireflies 2024

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

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Spring Festivals 2024

Spring, the sweet spring, is the year’s pleasant king, Then blooms each thing, then maids dance in a ring, Cold doth not sting, the pretty birds do sing: Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we, to-witta-woo! – Thomas Nashe Smoky Mountain spring has sprung (read)

Published on Monday, March 25, 2024

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Live Music in the Smokies 2024

Published on Tuesday, March 12, 2024

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Spring Break 2024

The mountains are calling you for Spring Break, and we know all the fun things to do! From hiking and sunset chasing to dinner theaters and museums; from water and amusement parks to zip lines, mini golf, and roller coasters, the Great Smoky Mountains (read)

Published on Thursday, February 22, 2024

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Honeymoon 2024

Published on Thursday, February 8, 2024

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Wilderness Week

Wilderness Wildlife Week Set for 32^nd Year in Pigeon Forge

Published on Friday, January 5, 2024

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Bring In The New Year

Published on Sunday, December 24, 2023

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Christmas Shopping In The Smokies 2023

Published on Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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Smoky Mountain Restaurant Options in 2023

New Smoky Mountain restaurant options are booming in the cities in Tennessee. A new diner in Gatlinburg and one in Pigeon Forge; a cider company and a pizza and wine bar in Pigeon Forge; barbeque joints in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville; and pizza, coffee (read)

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

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Car Shows of July 2023

Car enthusiasts rejoice! There are more car shows coming up in the Great Smoky Mountains. Not only can you view and explore the vehicles, you also can connect with people selling parts for your motorized baby. Aug. 11-13 Mustang Invasion Run by the Mustang (read)

Published on Thursday, July 20, 2023

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Happy 89th Birthday, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Happy Birthday to The Great Smoky Mountains – the most visited national park in the United States – turns 89 on June 15, 2023. Celebrate the Smokies with a visit, learn the history of the mountains and experience all they have to offer &ndash... (read)

Published on Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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Celebrate Father’s Day Any Day

Celebrate Father’s Day in the Smokies with a Guy’s Weekend or Family Outing. Whether it’s your dad or you are the dad you’re celebrating, the Great Smoky Mountains has everything you could possibly want for a guys’ Father (read)

Published on Wednesday, May 31, 2023

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Time For A Girls Trip

Catch up with your best girls with a girls trip to the Smokies. When it’s time to get away with the girls, the Great Smoky Mountains has everything you might want – from great food and unique restaurants to spas, amazing hikes, shopping, (read)

Published on Monday, May 1, 2023

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Spring Festivals 2023

Spring Festivals 2023 It’s time to get outside in the Great Smoky Mountains to enjoy Spring and the many festivals that will awake your senses, your mind and crafty side. The fun starts this weekend! Arts, Crafts, and More April 21-22 Great Smoky Mountain Fiber Fair (read)

Published on Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Synchronized Fireflies in 2023

Are you wondering when you can view Synchronized Fireflies In The Smoky Mountains? The 2023 dates for the official Smoky Mountains National Park synchronous fireflies event will be announced April 25, 2023 How Do I Get Tickets For Synchronous Fireflies (read)

Published on Friday, April 14, 2023

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Car Shows 2023

However From spring to fall, the Great Smoky Mountains is the site of car shows –also known as rod runs – where automobile enthusiasts bring their vehicles out to display. Car shows are for car enthusiasts showing off their pride and joy, (read)

Published on Monday, March 20, 2023

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Live Music In The Smokies

Looking for live music during your trip to The Great Smoky Mountains? With their rich history in music, the towns of Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains are filled with music year round – from bands at bars and restaurants and outdoor traveling musicians (read)

Published on Monday, March 13, 2023

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Spring Break 2023

Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains during Spring Break – wildflowers, hikes, rollercoasters, Dollywood opening and much more! Whether you want to get physical in the outdoors; play; be entertained by amazing artists; eat and drink fun and interesting (read)

Published on Monday, March 6, 2023

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Valentine’s Day Weekend

Valentine’s Day Weekend It’s finally here and as you know, February 14^th, the day we celebrate romance, is This Tuesday! Do you have your Valentine’s day weekend planned? How about your Valentine’s Day? We know that many questions (read)

Published on Friday, February 10, 2023

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New Attractions of 2023

Get to the Smokies in 2023 and check out all the new attractions and adventures opening this year! Are you ready to get under the ocean, on the green, and in a 3-story water coaster? You’ll be able to get under the sea at Xperia: Ocean Journey , (read)

Published on Wednesday, January 25, 2023

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Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton!

In our book, the day we say, “Happy Birthday, Dolly Parton”, should be a holiday! The pride of Tennessee, Dolly Rebecca Parton , was born on January 19, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee, also home to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park (read)

Published on Wednesday, January 18, 2023

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Valentine’s Day In The Smokies

As we kick off 2023, we can hardly wait for a reason to celebrate love in the Smoky Mountains! Make it a memorable Valentine’s Day for your special someone with a romantic getaway to the Great Smoky Mountains. You’ll find everything from (read)

Published on Friday, January 13, 2023

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New Year’s Eve in The Smoky Mountains – Happy 2023

New Year’s Eve is nearly here! If you haven’t made plans yet or are looking for something more interesting than sitting on your couch watching thousands of people freeze in Times Square, we have the best ideas for you – come to the Smokies... (read)

Published on Friday, December 9, 2022

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Christmas Shopping

There’s nothing like Christmas shopping in the Smoky Mountains to bring joy, and a sense of warmth to the soul. After all, f you can’t live in the mountains, take something home to remember your trip, give as gifts to friends and family. (read)

Published on Friday, December 2, 2022

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Winterfest 2022

The Smoky Mountains are calling you to celebrate Winterfest 2022! Pigeon Forge’s annual  Winterfest 2022 celebration starts this Thursday,  November 10, 2022, and runs through February 19, 2023. Turn on all the twinkly Christmas lights and (read)

Published on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

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Smoky Mountain Ghost Stories

It’s time to settle in for Some Creepy Smoky Mountain Ghost Stories. It’s campfire season and that means smores and ghost stories! We have a few to curl your toes and keep you company while you’re in the Great Smoky Mountains in a cozy (read)

Published on Wednesday, November 2, 2022

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Thanksgiving Restaurants In 2022

Celebrate Thanksgiving in the Great Smoky Mountains! You can cook a feast in one of our beautiful cabins or create a new tradition by going out for a Thanksgiving meal. There are plenty of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, (read)

Published on Monday, October 24, 2022

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Christmas 2022

Plan your Christmas 2022 celebrating, shopping and entertainment in the Smoky Mountains The Great Smoky Mountains are a picture-perfect setting for winter holidays. Let us tell you about all the fun in store for you. Winterfest 2023 The 33rd annual Pigeon (read)

Published on Wednesday, September 21, 2022

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8 Fun Fall Activities in Gatlinburg

Fall in Gatlinburg is arguably the most beautiful place and time of the year.  The green leaves and summer flowers are being left behind for vibrant oranges of the oaks, brilliant reds of the maples, and the golden yellow of the birch tree.  (read)

Published on Friday, September 9, 2022

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New Gatlinburg Cabins in 2022

Whether you are planning a family trip or a romantic getaway with your loved one, we have the best selection of Gatlinburg’s new cabins in 2022 for you to choose from. Our cabin rentals offer a vast variety of amenities that you can’t find (read)

Published on Friday, August 26, 2022

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Fall Colors 2022

The Great Smoky Mountains’ beauty is exponentially increased as it peaks into the fabric and hues of fall colors. In fall, the mountains are awash in brilliant yellows, oranges, and reds as the fall leaf season brings glorious color to Gatlinburg (read)

Published on Thursday, August 18, 2022

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2022 Fall Festivals

The air has turned, football has begun, and the sweatshirts have come out; autumn in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains has arrived. What does this mean? The 2022 Fall Festivals are back! There are lots of things to do in the Smokies in the fall (read)

Published on Friday, August 12, 2022

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The Great Smoky Mountain National Park turns 88: Happy Birthday, Smokies!

The Great Smoky Mountains – the most visited national park in the United States – turns 88 on June 15. What better way to say “Happy Birthday Smokies” then to visit, learn the history of these mountains, and experience all they (read)

Published on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

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Fireflies 2022

Come to the Smokies for the unique synchronous fireflies 2022 show! It’s almost time for the amazing synchronous fireflies to light up the skies in the Great Smoky Mountains . We’re here to tell you how and when to see them. Each year in the (read)

Published on Friday, May 13, 2022

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Mother’s Day 2022

Mother’s Day is a great time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains with your girlfriends, sister or your mom! Here are some of our favorite things to do with just the girls. Smoky Mountain Yoga Yoga is a great way to to start the day or end it and (read)

Published on Friday, May 6, 2022

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The Smoky Mountain Gatlinburg Wine Fest

Visit The Smokies this Summer for Wine Tastings, Wine Trains and Winefest Summer will be here before you know it and with it comes The Smoky Mountain Gatlinburg Wine Fest in June. Canceled in 2021, this usually annual event, is a full weekend of wine (read)

Published on Thursday, April 21, 2022

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Car Shows of 2022

Car Enthusiasts are in for a Treat in The Smokies in 2022! Get ready for the beauty, the fun, the sounds of cars! The first of the 2022 car shows in The Great Smoky Mountains starts this week! Car Shows This Week Three shows at once kick off the car- (read)

Published on Wednesday, March 16, 2022

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Spring Break in the Smokies

Start planning your Spring Break trip to the Great Smoky Mountains where there are endless things to do and see for kids of all ages. Dinner theaters, museums, water parks, zip lines, hiking, mini golf, sightseeing, roller coasters and more! Dollywood Theme Park (read)

Published on Thursday, February 24, 2022

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It’s Valentine’s Day Weekend

Valentine’s Day Weekend It’s finally here and as you know, February 14^th, the day we celebrate romance, is This Monday! Do you have your Valentine’s day weekend planned? How about your Valentine’s Day? We know that many questions (read)

Published on Friday, February 11, 2022

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New Attractions in 2022

Are you as excited as we are about the new attractions and places to eat coming to the Smoky Mountains in 2022? As 2022 promises more travel and fun and freedom, let’s look at some of the new attractions in the Great Smoky Mountains to look (read)

Published on Friday, January 21, 2022

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Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!

Come to the Great Smoky Mountains for the beauty, the fun, the peace in a winter wonderland. Here are some photos and videos to inspire you. Snow falls infrequently at low elevations in the Smokies, but at higher elevations, it can fall anytime from (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

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Holiday Meals In The Smokies

Looking for Holiday Meals in the Smokies? The Great Smoky Mountains Offer an Abundance of Holiday Eating Options – Pick up or Eat In When you plan your holiday visit to the Great Smoky Mountains, you’ll need to find holiday meals in the Smokies (read)

Published on Friday, December 3, 2021

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Do The “SANTA” Hustle

As the most wonderful time of the year approaches, many of us are dusting off our nativity scenes, tree skirts, and décor as we prepare to bring laughter, warmth, and cheer to some otherwise cold and colorless nights. While some are assembling (read)

Published on Friday, November 19, 2021

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Winterfest 2021

Enjoy the Lights and Sounds of the 32^nd Annual Pigeon Forge Winterfest 2021 Nov. 11-Feb. 15 ! That crisp air, that need for a coat means it’s time for Winterfest in the Great Smoky Mountains! There’s so much to do this year: parades, chili (read)

Published on Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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Best Tennessee Christmas Recipes

Good eats have always been a part of the Southern appeal.  Homemade fares full of rich flavors such as buttermilk fried chicken, biscuits, casseroles, and more are staple treats the South is known for.  These scrumptious foods are truly prepared... (read)

Published on Friday, November 5, 2021

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Places To See Fall Colors

Fall is Here! See the Fall Colors from the Bests Places in the Smoky Mountains   Fall is upon us. The kids are in school. The nights are cooler, and the leaves are changing. Get to the Smoky Mountains to see the autumn colors.  Because Mother (read)

Published on Wednesday, October 6, 2021