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The Smoky Mountains are Calling You to Celebrate Winterfest 2024!

Pigeon Forge’s annual  Winterfest 2024  celebration starts Thursday,  November 7, 2024, and runs through February 2025.  Turn on all the twinkly Christmas lights and let’s get to celebrating because Smoky Mountains are calling (read)

Published on Thursday, October 31, 2024

Activities

Lesser Known Attractions in the Smokies

For those wanting to try something a little different during their stay, read to find our top choices for lesser know attractions in the Smokies.

The Sinks
Here are our favorite attractions for off the beaten path adventures.  The Sinks   The (read)

Published on Friday, October 11, 2024

Seasonal

Spend Halloween in the Great Smoky Mountains

Frightful Fall Fun As the nights become shorter and the chill in the air deepens, spooky sightings and thoughts abound. Why not spend Halloween in the Great Smoky Mountains with haunted houses, spooky events and tours and charming festivals? Ripley&rsquo (read)

Published on Thursday, October 3, 2024

Seasonal

The Best Time & Places to See Fall Foliage

It’s almost time – for fall colors!  If you’re planning a trip to see fall foliage in the Smokies, timing is everything. Just a couple weeks too early or too late makes all the difference in you want to see the expansion of colorful (read)

Published on Thursday, September 26, 2024

Shopping

Visit the Village in Gatlinburg, A Must See When in Tennessee

Planning to visit Gatlinburg soon? Don’t miss out on The Village. Located on the Parkway at traffic light #6, The Village Shops offers over 27 unique shops, eateries and galleries. There truly is something for everyone. Spend the afternoon walking (read)

Published on Thursday, September 19, 2024

Helpful Tips

Cabin vs chalet – what’s the difference?

Have you ever asked yourself, “what’s the difference between a cabin and chalet? If you’re planning a Smoky Mountain getaway, you should!

When you decide to take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, naturally you want a great place (read)

Published on Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Helpful Tips

Top 10 Reasons To Visit The Smokies

The Great Smoky Mountains have so much to offer – from serenity to adventure, food and drink to world-class and unique entertainment, the reasons to visit are endless. Here are our top 10 reasons to visit:

  1 Mountain Views
Of all (read)

Published on Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Activities

A Day Trip Through The Blue Ridge Parkway

When you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains – whether for a weekend or a week, a great day trip is a ride through the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway – celebrating its 85th birthday this year – connects Shenandoah National Park (read)

Published on Thursday, July 25, 2024

Seasonal

Happy anniversary Smoky Mountains!

Did you know that tomorrow is the big day we say Happy Anniversary to the Smoky Mountains? June 15th is the Smoky Mountains 90th birthday if you go by when Tennessee and North Carolina donated 300,000 acres of land to create the Great Smoky Mountains (read)

Published on Friday, June 14, 2024

Seasonal

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.

  Explore the intriguing history of the Smoky Mountains, from its inception (read)

Published on Thursday, June 13, 2024

Seasonal

Happy Father’s Day

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

Father’s Day is fast approaching – June 16 will be here before you know it! What are you doing for Dad or Grandad or what are you doing for yourself? Check out the Great (read)

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Seasonal

Synchronous Fireflies 2024

Each year in the Great Smoky Mountains for a few magical nights in June, one of the 19 species of fireflies in the park – the Photinus carolinus – synchronize their flashing pattern during mating season. It’s a sight to behold. What (read)

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

Activities

Hiking Trails For Seniors

  Aging doesn’t have to mean missing out on hiking in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hiking trails for everyone and every skill level. If you’ve got older adults, senior citizens, or group members (read)

Published on Thursday, March 21, 2024

Helpful Tips

Smoky Mountain Cabin

  As the vibrant hues of spring paint the landscape, there’s no better time to escape to the serene embrace of a Smoky Mountain Cabin. Embrace the crisp mountain air and the sweet melodies of nature as you embark on an unforgettable adventure (read)

Published on Monday, March 18, 2024

Seasonal

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