5 Fun Things To Do In Water
When you are planning a family vacation to the Smoky Mountains, you have to find things the kids will love. What could be better than a series of water activities on summer vacation? They’ll keep you cool while providing a ton of fun. Here are five of the best options! 1. Wild Bear Falls Water […]
Synchronous Fireflies 2024
Each year in the Great Smoky Mountains for a few magical nights in June, one of the 19 species of fireflies in the park – the Photinus carolinus – synchronize their flashing pattern during mating season. It’s a sight to behold. What are they and how can you see them? We’ll tell you! Scientists studying […]
Spring Festivals 2024
Spring, the sweet spring, is the year’s pleasant king, Then blooms each thing, then maids dance in a ring, Cold doth not sting, the pretty birds do sing: Cuckoo, jug-jug, pu-we, to-witta-woo! –Thomas Nashe Smoky Mountain spring has sprung, and we celebrate with spring festivals. Check our list of fun in the Smokies and book […]
Live Music in the Smokies 2024
There’s nothing like live music. And the Great Smoky Mountains has venues for every genre. Here are some of our favorites spots. The Island Whether it’s the best Bluegrass in front of Ole Smoky Moonshine, some Jimmy Buffet tunes at Margaritaville, or your favorite rock covers at Mellow Mushroom, the Island has a wide range […]
One Time Adventures
If you are going to do something once, do it right and do it big. We have the five best one time adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains to do at least one time in your life. One Time Adventures Hiking The Smokies The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a treasure trove of natural […]
Top 8 Shops for Unique Ice Cream Experiences in the Great Smoky Mountains
Creamy, yummy ice cream is on the menu all throughout the Great Smoky Mountains. Here are eight of our favorite spots to get unique ice cream any-time-of-year treat. The Crazy Mason Milkshake Bar Meet Me in the Mountains is the signature shake here. Smokey (sic) Mountain Crunch ice cream in a vanilla frosted Custom Designed […]
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 […]
Pet Friendly In The Smokies
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 […]
Car Shows of July 2023
Car enthusiasts rejoice! There are more car shows coming up in the Great Smoky Mountains. Not only can you view and explore the vehicles, you also can connect with people selling parts for your motorized baby. Aug. 11-13 Mustang Invasion Run by the Mustang Club of America, the Annual Smoky Mountain Mustang Invasion is held […]
Wheelchair Accessible Adventures
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 […]
