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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

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

Activities

Unique Theme Parks in Sevierville & Pigeon Forge

Looking for a different type of theme park, with your family, during your stay? Read about these unique theme parks in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge.

We all know about that one theme park in our area but did you know that Sevierville and Pigeon Forge (read)

Published on Friday, August 30, 2024

Seasonal

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.

Photo Provided by Kristi Thomas
Two Smokies Thrifting Events What’s the old saying, someone else’s trash (read)

Published on Thursday, August 22, 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:

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Of all (read)

Published on Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Helpful Tips

Wheelchair Accessible In The Smokies 2024

The Smoky Mountains and  American Patriot Getaways cabins  have many wheelchair accessible adventures and cabins. Though not ADA compliant, an accessible APG cabin is a property that typically has a level parking spot. In addition, it has no more (read)

Published on Monday, July 1, 2024

Helpful Tips

Smoky Mountain Webcams

  Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains and All Their Beauty  no matter where you are, Via Smoky Mountain Webcams! Get ready for your trip to the Great Smoky Mountains by watching all the gorgeous scenery from one of the many webcams in the area. (read)

Published on Friday, June 28, 2024

Activities

Take A Hike … In The Great Smoky Mountains

With stunning views throughout the  more than 500,000 acres of land,  there’s plenty of luscious landscape to explore, admire, and hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but how does one hike safe? As the highest visited national park in (read)

Published on Monday, May 20, 2024

Helpful Tips

Why Choose A Cabin

Are you planning your next vacation and not sure where to stay, we say- Choose a Cabin! If your wondering why, you’ll find everything you need to know right here. With breathtaking views and no shortage of activities, the whole family is sure (read)

Published on Wednesday, April 24, 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

Seasonal

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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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

Seasonal

Wilderness Week

Wilderness Wildlife Week Set for 32nd Year in Pigeon Forge

Get into the wild of the Great Smoky Mountains during Wilderness Wildlife Week Jan. 22-25. Celebrate the natural features, creatures, and cultures of the Great Smoky Mountains with wildlife (read)

Published on Friday, January 5, 2024

Activities

Waterfall Hikes

Are you looking for a waterfall hike? The Great Smoky Mountains National Park  is a popular vacation getaway  for good reason.  We have beautiful mountain peaks, many of the highest in the eastern US.  We’re also home to more than (read)

Published on Monday, September 25, 2023

Helpful Tips

Wheelchair Accessible Adventures

The Smoky Mountains and  American Patriot Getaways cabins have many wheelchair accessible adventures and cabins. An accessible cabin is a property that typically has a level parking spot. In addition, they have no more than one step required for entry, (read)

Published on Thursday, July 6, 2023

Activities

Top Cades Cove Hiking Trails

Cades Cove  is a favorite destination for many people visiting the Smokies with its broad, lush, green valley surround by mountains. More than 11 million people coming through the Smokies each year, and nearly 4 million of them choose a trip to Cades (read)

Published on Thursday, May 11, 2023

Seasonal

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

Seasonal

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

Seasonal

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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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

Seasonal

Valentine’s Day Weekend

Valentine’s Day Weekend It’s finally here and as you know, February 14th, 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

Seasonal

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

Helpful Tips

The Difference Between a Cabin and Chalet

Have you every 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 Friday, January 6, 2023

Helpful Tips

Romantic Ideas For Your Honeymoon in Gatlinburg

Are you headed to Tennessee for a honeymoon in Gatlinburg? Wondering exactly what to do when you get there? Over 11 million people visited the Great Smoky Mountains National Park last year. To be sure, there are many fun activities to enjoy in the Smoky (read)

Published on Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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The Six Most Romantic Gatlinburg Restaurants in the Smoky Mountains

When planning a romantic winter weather snuggle in a Smoky Mountain cabin, you’ll need to consider where to have a romantic meal with your sweetie. Here are six amazing Gatlinburg romantic restaurants with excellent food, views and vibes. The Gatlinburg (read)

Published on Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Seasonal

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

Seasonal

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

Helpful Tips

Top Ways to Avoid Crowds in Gatlinburg 2022

Sometimes we just want to avoid crowds in Gatlinburg and get away from everyone except our loved ones when we vacation. The Great Smoky Mountains is perfect for doing just that. The Smokies are the place to enjoy the quiet of the mountains, a secluded (read)

Published on Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Seasonal

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

Activities

Top 6 of Pigeon Forge

Pigeon Forge  has a rich history. In fact, did you know that it began as part of North Carolina? Then it grew into a forging village and a tourist city when the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was created. Today, there are so many attractions, restaurants (read)

Published on Friday, May 20, 2022

Activities

Vacation In Gatlinburg

Are you ready to vacation in Gatlinburg? Families have flocked to Gatlinburg for years.  The myriad activities and attractions available keep every member pleased and occupied. Adults and kids alike can never claim boredom with the nature, amusement... (read)

Published on Friday, April 29, 2022

Seasonal

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

Seasonal

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

Activities

Wilderness Wildlife Week

Spend a week in January learning and experiencing the history and present-day awesomeness of The Great Smoky Mountains with Wilderness Wildlife Week. The engaging and interactive Wilderness Wildlife Week is back in person Jan. 25-29, 2022, in Pigeon (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Seasonal

Winterfest 2021

Enjoy the Lights and Sounds of the 32nd 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

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival

Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains is a glorious experience, filled with color, cool nights and so much to do! Fall begins here with the Harvest Festival – a 9-week-long event that includes the transformation of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville (read)

Published on Thursday, August 26, 2021

What to do in Gatlinburg for Fourth of July

Celebrating America’s Declaration of Independence – our birthday – will be extra sweet this year now that we can travel again. What better place to celebrate America the Beautiful than in the majestic Smoky Mountains? Whether you are a local or (read)

Published on Thursday, June 3, 2021

The Best Hiking Trails at Cades Cove

Cades Cove is a broad, lush, green valley surrounded by mountains that is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here, visitors find some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. White-tailed deer are frequently (read)

Published on Tuesday, May 18, 2021

The Best Go Kart Tracks in Pigeon Forge

Vroom vroom! Ready to race?  Hop in a Go Kart! There are lots of options for this fast-paced adventure developed in the 1950s for pre-teens with little pocket money ! Let’s check out some of our favorite Go-Kart racing spots in the area! The Track The Track Family Fun Park (read)

Published on Thursday, April 1, 2021

Top 10 Outdoor Dining Spots in the Great Smoky Mountains

The weather is getting warmer, and we can eat outside again! Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have terrific options so get out and enjoy. Gatlinburg Outdoor Dining In Gatlinburg, check out Crawdaddy’s Restaurant & Oyster Bar for your seafood fix (read)

Published on Monday, March 29, 2021

The Best Hiking Trails for Seniors in the Smoky Mountains

Does your trip to the Smokies involve multiple generations?  Bringing two, three, or even four generations of family means finding activities everyone will enjoy together.  A visit to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park definitely fits the bill. (read)

Published on Friday, March 5, 2021

Find Live Music in The Great Smoky Mountains Every Day

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 Friday, February 19, 2021

The Most Incredible Smoky Mountain Look Out Tower Views

Seeing the Smoky Mountains from above them is spectacular and Great Smoky Mountains National Park has some terrific options for exploring. The fire towers – once used as manned lookouts along the heavily forested mountains – are excellent spots for viewing... (read)

Published on Monday, February 15, 2021

Romantic Valentine’s Day Ideas in Gatlinburg

Oh St. Valentine! How will you celebrate your love this year on this heart-filled, candy and flower-laden Feb. 14? We have many ideas for celebrating in The Great Smoky Mountains – adventure filled, romantic, silly, cozy and fun.  Here’s your guide... (read)

Published on Monday, February 1, 2021

Area Guide

Everything You Wanted to Know About The Elkmont Ghost Town

A trip to Elkmont, Tennessee, is sure to be filled with mystery and storytelling. Once a settlers’ village, then a logging community, its lively existence came to an end as a wealthy visitors’ country club community that Smoky Mountains National Park (read)

Published on Friday, January 22, 2021

Your Ultimate Guide to all the Newest Smoky Mountain Attractions in 2021

Come to the Smokies for all your favorite shows, rides and food, along with all the new attractions and restaurants added in 2020 and coming in 2021. Get high in the sky for the incredible views on a chairlift or from one of the thrilling, heart stopping (read)

Published on Wednesday, January 6, 2021