How do we know it’s time for winter and fall festivals 2023? There’s a crispness in the air and the leaves are beginning to turn in their spectacular fashion in the Great Smoky Mountains. Fall festivals start this week! Townsend Fall Heritage Festival – September 29 – 30 In beautiful and unique Townsend, check out […]
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 2900 miles of flowing streams. Flowing streams means plenty of waterfalls! Ask any visitor to […]
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 cabin, walks in the woods, wildlife, fishing, or a peaceful […]
If your trying to plan the perfect pet friendly vacation, then we can get you off to a great start. Guests who come to the Smoky Mountains area know that a Smoky Mountain family vacation is for every member of the family, including the 4-legged ones. To make sure your pet friendly vacation is a […]
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, utilize a 3-foot or greater entry door, and include an entry level bedroom and bathroom. The […]
Seeing a black bear on your trip to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an amazing and exciting experience that people are thrilled to share in their social media posts. It’s a “Bucket List” event for many people. With more than 1,600 black bears in the area, the chances of seeing a bear are […]
Did you know you could explore cool caves when you visit the Smokies? Tennessee has more than 10,000 caves, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) has plenty for you on a visit to the area. More than 90% of the caves are located on private property, according to the Tennessee Chapter of The […]
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. You can see if any snow has fallen in the park by […]
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 foods; or just relax with spectacular views, the Great Smoky Mountains has what you are looking for […]
Hikes For Kids Are Healthy The Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina are a premier family destination with great hikes for kids in United States. While there’s plenty to do in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg attraction-wise, unplugging and unwinding together as a family can be done here, too! Studies show that […]
