by American Patriot Getaways
Beginning January 5th, 2020 and in effect until February 29, 2020, Laurel Creek Road in the Smokies is closed. Repair work is being done to Bote Mountain tunnel for the first time since being built in the 1940s. The road will remain closed to cars, pedestrians, and bicycle traffic. This road is the only access […]
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! In addition to the incredible views of The Great Smoky Mountains, […]
If you’re visiting Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, or even the Smoky Mountains in general for Christmas you’re bound to have a wonderful time! Whether you see the lights and attractions at Dollywood, drive the streets or take a trolley tour of the Winterfest lights, or even just enjoying some time unplugged in a gorgeous Smoky Mountain […]
Thrills, fun and excitement await visitors at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park in the Smoky Mountains – all year long. There’s the show – with feats of speed, agility and strength – and there’s personal adventure – participants can repeat some of what they see at the show in the lumberjack-themed adventure […]
Holidays in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee are not only beautiful but filled with fun family things to do including many Christmas shows! Here are some of our favorites this year: Christmas at the Smoky Mountain Opry The Smoky Mountain Opry’s Christmas show is a spectacular of fun, comedy, singing, dancing, magical special effects […]
The holidays are here and the weather is nice and cool. Many of our guests and prospective guests alike are wondering whether they’ll see snow on their Smoky Mountain vacation. In fact, a common question many people have is “how much snow do the Smoky Mountains see every year?” Well, the answer to that may […]
Spending the winter holidays in an American Patriot Getaways cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains can be dreamy and definitely memory making. Log cabins that look like something from the movies, with cozy fireplaces, beautiful kitchens, hot tubs to stay warm, toasty and relaxed while looking up at the stars or out at the snow-capped […]
Colder weather in the Smoky Mountains sends many visitors looking for indoor activities – Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville have a plethora of museums that entertain and fascinate. 1. Alcatraz East Crime Museum Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge is a great stop on your visit to the Smoky Mountains, with a unique look […]
Get in the Christmas spirit at Dollywood – whether you visit Thanksgiving Day or anytime in from Nov. 9 to Jan. 4 – Dollywood has transformed from fall to winter and is full of Christmas Jo – and lights! During the Christmas Festival, “the park boasts an impressive count of more than five million brilliant […]
Are you visiting the Smoky Mountains for Thanksgiving this year? We think our cabins are one of the best places you can host a Thanksgiving dinner for the whole family. While your cabin comes with a fully equipped kitchen, you might not feel like bringing all your specialty items to cook a meal for a […]
