A vacation destination like the Great Smoky Mountains is rewarding because of the many things to do and the wonderful places to stay. The region offers everything you need for a family vacation, honeymoon, romantic getaway, church retreat, family reunion, or corporate meeting place.
Colder weather in the Smoky Mountains sends many visitors looking for indoor activities – Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville have a plethora of museums that entertain and fascinate. 1. Alcatraz East Crime Museum Alcatraz East Crime Museum in Pigeon Forge is a great stop on your visit to the Smoky Mountains, with a unique look […]
Get in the Christmas spirit at Dollywood – whether you visit Thanksgiving Day or anytime in from Nov. 9 to Jan. 4 – Dollywood has transformed from fall to winter and is full of Christmas Jo – and lights! During the Christmas Festival, “the park boasts an impressive count of more than five million brilliant […]
With 2019 winding down and 2020 right around the corner, many attractions are releasing their updates for 2020. Recently, Dollywood released two big announcements for 2020. Pre-K Imagination Pass From November 4th, 2019 to January 5th, 2020 any child born in 2015 or 2016 is eligible for the free Pre-K Imagination Pass. The pass is […]
Dance, laugh, sing, eat and enjoy fantastic entertainment while in the Great Smoky Mountains at The Grand Majestic Theater in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Check out our top five reasons to book tickets for a show at The Grand Majestic Theater. 1) FOOD The Grand Majestic, at 2330 Parkway, offers three shows with a dinner buffet […]
Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show opened this summer in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Part of Dolly Parton’s group of dinner theaters, Pirates Voyage lets guests join Captain Blackbeard, “the most famous pirate to ever sail the seven seas and his quartermaster Calico Jack as they lead the Crimson and Sapphire crews in an epic battle for […]
The Great Smoky Mountains will soon be aglow with Dollywood’s Harvest Festival – a more than month-long celebration of all things fall that starts September 27th and runs through November 2. This festival was recently named the Best Theme Park Halloween Event in the country by USA TODAY’S 10Best Reader’s Choice travel awards. Carved pumpkins […]
The Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina are a premier family destination 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 kids (and adults, too!) spending time in nature can be […]
The kids are back in school and the weather is about to cool down ever so slightly. With a hint of fall in the air, many are already wondering when the leaves change in Gatlinburg and the Smoky Mountains. If you want to know when the leaves change in Gatlinburg and where you can go […]
The weather may still be warm and the sun shining brightly, but the beginnings of fall are upon us in The Great Smoky Mountains. School is back in session. The evenings and early mornings have a light nip in them. Fall in The Smokies is a spectacular event – from the tree colors to cooler […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park was created in 1934. This park was created for many reasons – the stunning natural beauty, the cold and flowing waterfalls, and the chance to conserve natural resources. During this period in American history, the automobile was becoming more affordable. With the thinking that more people would be driving […]
