Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival
Fall in the Great Smoky Mountains is a glorious experience, filled with color, cool nights and so much to do! Fall begins here with the Harvest Festival – a 9-week-long event that includes the transformation of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville into a quaint fall wonderland. This year, there will be life-size 3-D Scarecrow people […]
Fall Foliage in the Smokies
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 you’ll see fall foliage in the Smokies, and where you […]
Cabin Amenities: Indoor Pools, Theaters, Games, and Hot Tubs
Just because you are going to the mountains, doesn’t mean you have to rough it. American Patriot Getaways has so many cabins with great cabin amenities. – so come to the Great Smoky Mountains for comfort, fun and amazing amenities. Let’s start with refreshing pools! Pack your swimsuits, your beach towels, and your goggles for […]
Handicap Accessible Cabins in the Smoky Mountains
The Smoky Mountains and American Patriot Getaways cabins have many options that are “handicap friendly.” This means properties are typically homes with a level parking spot, 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 adventures are sites from […]
Cool Off This Summer in the Smokies
When the weather heats up, there are plenty of ways to cool off in Tennessee and The Great Smoky Mountains. There are swimming holes for splashing; rivers to wade in and laze about, kayak, canoe, fish or raft; cool caves to explore; and a giant water park for even more adventures. Local Swimming Holes Great […]
What to do in Gatlinburg for Fourth of July
Celebrating America’s Declaration of Independence – our birthday – will be extra sweet this year now that we can travel again. What better place to celebrate America the Beautiful than in the majestic Smoky Mountains? Whether you are a local or in town for a summer visit, there are plenty of ways and places to […]
The Best Hiking Trails at Cades Cove
Cades Cove is a broad, lush, green valley surrounded by mountains that is one of the most popular destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains. Here, visitors find some of the best opportunities for wildlife viewing in the park. White-tailed deer are frequently seen, and black bear, coyote, ground hog, turkey, raccoon, skunk, and other animal […]
Caves to Explore in the Great Smoky Mountains
Looking for something cool to do this summer when it’s hot out? Try a little cave exploring or spelunking – Tennessee has some wonderful and interesting caves – more than 8,350 caves! Forbidden Caverns In Sevierville, check out Forbidden Caverns, where visitors are entertained and educated. Walk past sparkling formations, towering natural chimneys, several grottos […]
Choosing Between Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg
Wondering which town you should visit – Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg ? We’ve got your guide to which town might be better for you. Get the most out of your time visiting the Smokies when you read our guide deciding between Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge. The Food One thing visitors to the Smokies can count […]
The Best Go Kart Tracks in Pigeon Forge
Vroom vroom! Ready to race? Hop in a Go Kart! There are lots of options for this fast-paced adventure developed in the 1950s for pre-teens with little pocket money! Let’s check out some of our favorite Go-Kart racing spots in the area! The Track The Track Family Fun Park has it all. From go carts, to […]
