by American Patriot Getaways
The Great Smoky Mountains and Gatlinburg are known for their family-friendly fun, but there’s plenty for adults to do too – from dancing, sports watching and sky-high bars with the most amazing views to nighttime walks and daytime adventures from hikes to ziplining. Skylift and Sky Bridge For an adventure where sky’s the limit, take […]
Are you a gearhead? You like a 4-banger or a 6-banger? Do you spend your weekends wrenching and talking about torque? If so, or if you just like to look at pretty cars, the Smoky Mountains and their car shows are calling you. Several times a year, cars of all kinds are found in Pigeon […]
Everyone loves a good deal, but sometimes a good deal can be hard to find when you come to one of the most visited places in the country! Gatlinburg is well-known as a vacation destination for families and couples here on the east coast. Often times, busy tourist towns can be known for their high […]
Dollywood parks offer a spectacular experience and escape into the Great Smoky Mountains with thrilling rides, a water park, food and the high-energy entertainment and the expert craftspeople the park was built on. All of it easily accessible from your cozy cabin rental. Like other popular amusement parks, Dollywood can be crowded and expensive – […]
Booking a cabin is a great way to save money on dining out during your vacation. But, hauling those groceries from home several hours isn’t always the best option, especially with cold items. Instead of packing boxes of food and coolers full of perishables, shop at one of our many local grocery stores! Grocery stores […]
One of the best qualities about nature and a natural vacation setting such as in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is that a lot of what you can do is FREE! There are so many things to do and see in the Pigeon Forge area that are free or inexpensive. Here are nine of […]
Ask anyone what animal they want to see the most in the Smokies and they’ll undoubtedly say a black bear. In fact, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park has approximately 1600 black bears roaming around at any given time! While your odds of seeing a bear sound good, this really only equates to 1-2 bears […]
You want to see the Smoky Mountains but don’t want to have to drive up and down thousands of feet of windy, narrow mountain roads to get to and from your beautiful, cozy cabin. We’ve got you covered. American Patriot Getaways has plenty of cabins with easy access and no mountain roads to traverse. Amazing […]
Fascinated by true crime and police work? The Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is a great stop on your visit to the Smoky Mountains, with a unique look through American crime history – from the Salem Witch Trials to gunslingers of the West, prohibition and organized crime to the O.J. Simpson chase […]
If you’ve got a peak season trip planned to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, you know that traffic can sometimes be a real pain. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to stay out of the majority of the traffic and continue to enjoy your trip to the Smoky Mountains. Check out our tips for avoiding traffic […]
