Smoky Mountain Restaurant Options in 2023

New Smoky Mountain restaurant options are booming in the cities in Tennessee. A new diner in Gatlinburg and one in Pigeon Forge; a cider company and a pizza and wine bar in Pigeon Forge; barbeque joints in Pigeon Forge and Sevierville; and pizza, coffee, lobster; and Peruvian restaurants in Sevierville have been added to the […]

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Christmas Shopping

There’s nothing like Christmas shopping in the Smoky Mountains to bring joy, and a sense of warmth to the soul. After all, f you can’t live in the mountains, take something home to remember your trip, give as gifts to friends and family. Original hand-made art can be found in The Arts and Crafts Community. Do the […]

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Non-Touristy things to do in the Smokies – Vacation Like a Local!

Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville locals enjoy the shows and attractions that visitors do, but they also have some favorite spots that are a little less crowded and involve fewer sightseers. Let’s keep this between us, ok?! In Summer Temperatures can get steamy in the Smokies in the summer. The locals know where to cool […]

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How to Save Money on a Smokies Vacation

Planning a vacation to the Smoky Mountains?  For many people, vacation planning starts with asking the question “how much money is a trip to the Smoky Mountains going to cost?”  Luckily, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg can be great budget-friendly towns to visit!  From cheap eats in town to a no entry fee national park, there […]

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Cheap Eats in Gatlinburg

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 […]

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Five Smoky Mountain Shopping Destinations for Unique Gifts and Inspired Wares

On any given day in the towns around the beautiful Smoky Mountains, visitors and locals are enjoying the vistas, the sites, the sounds, the attractions of the area and the shopping! That’s right, Sevier County is known as much for its shopping opportunities – from unique local shops to international designer outlets – as it […]

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Dollywood Pigeon Forge, Tennessee – Summerlong Extended Operating Hours with Nightly Fireworks, Season-Long Marquee of New Shows Lead the Biggest Entertainment Year In Dollywood’s 28-Year History

From spring’s Cirque Shanghai to Dollywood’s A Christmas Carol, and The Great American Summer in between, Dollywood’s award-winning entertainment takes center stage. Pigeon Forge, TN – March 2013 / Hospitality 1ST / Dollywood treats its 2013 guests to more shows and more time to enjoy them as the Smoky Mountains theme park introduces a spectacular […]

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