Your Guide to the Best Winter Activities in The Smokies
Embrace winter in the Great Smoky Mountains! There are so many winter activities to warm you up and make you smile. From skiing and snow tubing to hiking, trolley rides through the magic holiday lights, moonshine and wine tours to so much more! Don’t miss Ober Mountain! Ober Mountain is the place to go when you […]
Indoor Adventures in the Smoky Mountains
When it’s too hot or too cold outside for you, head inside for adventure, relaxation, food and fun in the Great Smoky Mountains. Whether you’re a kick-back-in-your-cabin stay inside kind of person or you want to get out but stay inside at museums and aquariums or you want indoor adventure, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have […]
How to Take a Working Vacation in the Smokies
You have to work but you want a change of scenery – head to the Great Smoky Mountains. Settle in to an American Patriot Getaways cabin and relax and work with a killer view and all the vacation amenities and comforts of home without the stress of home. We’ve got cabin ideas for you with […]
The Absolute Best Christmas Shows in the Smokies
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– Canceled for 2020 season The Smoky Mountain Opry’s Christmas show is a spectacular of fun, comedy, singing, […]
Celebrate the Christmas Spirit with Lights and Song and Shop the Great Smoky Mountains
Unique gifts and amazing attractions with the beautiful Smoky Mountain backdrop combine to help end 2020 on a celebratory note! Smoky Mountain Christmas Let’s start with Dollywood! American country music icon Dolly Parton can put a smile on anyone’s face. Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood starts Nov. 7 to get you in the holiday spirit. […]
How to Tour the Great Smoky Mountains by Bike
Fall weather is a great time to get out on a bike – whether you want a leisurely ride on a trail or road with the family or you want to shred on a rugged trail ride or a tough mountain road climb, the Great Smokies offer bountiful scenery and unique and varied ride options. […]
Surprising Facts You Don’t Know About the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a spectacular place, filled with wonder and adventure across its 522,427 acres. The park was established in 1934, and turns 85 this September, but what else do you know about the park? We’re going to share the most interesting facts. 1. Cherokee Called the Area “Land of the […]
Spectacular Events This Fall in the Smokies
Fall in the Smokies Means Halloween, Colorful Leaves, Fires and Chili! The air has turned, football has begun, and the sweatshirts have come out; autumn in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains has arrived. There are lots of things to do in the Smokies in the fall – from Octoberfest and Halloween fun to chili cookoffs and […]
Roller Coaster Thrill Seekers Find Twists, Turns and Drops in The Great Smoky Mountains
Looking for roller coaster thrills while visiting The Great Smoky Mountains? We’ve got you covered with a list of coasters for all ages and all thrill seekers. There are no less than 14 roller coasters, including 9 at world famous Dollywood. The first roller coaster in the United States opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, […]
The Best Views in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are nestled among the spectacular beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Not everyone wants to hike into the mountains and to the top for the views but that doesn’t mean they miss the breathtaking scenery. Views from town and just above town make the heart sing. Gatlinburg Views Skylift […]
