A Four Day Trip to the Smokies Itinerary
Planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains for your group? Looking to spend more time unplugged, bonding and team building than waiting in long attraction lines? Thankfully, there’s plenty to do in our area without going into the crowds. Avoiding public spaces, like busy lobbies & reservation areas, can be easier than you think on […]
The Top 5 Best Motorcycle Rides in the Smoky Mountains
Vroom Vroom! It’s almost spring and for bikers, that means it’s time to get that precious baby out of the garage and on the road. American Patriot Getaways has motorcycle friendly parking and easy drives to cabins close to some of the most fantastic rides in the country in The Great Smoky Mountains. Across Tennessee […]
See 9 of the Most Amazing and Unique Places in Gatlinburg
Gatlinburg is home to so much beauty and unique experiences you won’t find anywhere else. 1. The Mountains, of Course! Great Smoky Mountains National Park stretches across more than 800 square miles of western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee. The park is home to amazing wildlife, breathtaking views all year long and some of the […]
The Best Instagram Spots in the Smokies
A vacation to the Smoky Mountains is a trip you’ll never forget. If you didn’t take photos though, did it even really happen? Everyone loves sharing photos of their trip on social media, and if you want to Do it for the ‘Gram, we’ve got a list of spots ready and waiting for you. Find […]
Skiing and Snowboarding in the Smokies
Head to the Smokies for a Fantastic and Thrilling Ski and Snowboarding Adventure Tennessee might be in the South but it gets plenty of cold weather and has some of the best mountains for skiing and snowboarding for experienced bombers and beginners. Here are our top picks for your skiing adventure in the Great Smoky […]
The Best Places to Watch The Super Bowl in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge
Get ready for game night! Super Bowl LV kicks off at 6:30 p.m. on February 7, 2020! If you’re going to be in the area during the big game, you have to check out all of these fun places you can watch the game – many of them family friendly, too! Not in town for […]
Historic Sites to Visit While Cades Cove is Closed
Beginning January 5th, 2020 and in effect until February 29, 2020, Laurel Creek Road in the Smokies is closed. Repair work is being done to Bote Mountain tunnel for the first time since being built in the 1940s. The road will remain closed to cars, pedestrians, and bicycle traffic. This road is the only access […]
Why You Should Visit Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud
Thrills, fun and excitement await visitors at Paula Deen’s Lumberjack Feud Show & Adventure Park in the Smoky Mountains – all year long. There’s the show – with feats of speed, agility and strength – and there’s personal adventure – participants can repeat some of what they see at the show in the lumberjack-themed adventure […]
7 Fantastic Museums to Visit While Vacationing the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee
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 Holiday Spirit with Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas
Get in the Christmas spirit at Dollywood – whether you visit Thanksgiving Day or anytime in from Nov. 7, 2020 to Jan. 3, 2021 – Dollywood has transformed from fall to winter and is full of Christmas Joy – and lights! During the Christmas Festival, “the park boasts an impressive count of more than five […]
