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Spend Halloween in the Great Smoky Mountains

Frightful fall fun As the nights become shorter and the chill in the air deepens, spooky sightings and thoughts abound. Why not spend Halloween in the Great Smoky Mountains with haunted houses, spooky events and tours and charming festivals?[...]

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The Best Time & Places to See Fall Foliage

It’s almost time – for fall colors!  If you’re planning a trip to see fall foliage in the Smokies, timing is everything. Just a couple weeks too early or too late makes all the difference in you want to[...]

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Thrifting for Vintage & Antiques in the Smokies

Thrifting for Vintage and Antiques in the Smokies is here! Planning a Fall trip to the Smokies, and you love to thrift shop? We got you. Two Smokies Thrifting Events What’s the old saying, someone else’s trash is another’s[...]

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Cabin vs chalet – what’s the difference?

Have you ever asked yourself, “what’s the difference between a cabin and chalet? If you’re planning a Smoky Mountain getaway, you should! When you decide to take a trip to the Great Smoky Mountains, naturally you want a great[...]

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Top 10 Reasons To Visit The Smokies 

The Great Smoky Mountains have so much to offer – from serenity to adventure, food and drink to world-class and unique entertainment, the reasons to visit are endless. Here are our top 10 reasons to visit:   1 Mountain Views[...]

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A Day Trip Through The Blue Ridge Parkway

When you’re visiting the Great Smoky Mountains – whether for a weekend or a week, a great day trip is a ride through the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Parkway – celebrating its 85th birthday this year – connects Shenandoah[...]

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Car Shows Summer 2024

Great Smoky Mountains is the site of car shows –also known as rod runs – where automobile enthusiasts bring their vehicles out to display. Not only can you view and explore the vehicles, you also can connect with people[...]

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Wheelchair Accessible In The Smokies 2024

The Smoky Mountains and American Patriot Getaways cabins have many wheelchair accessible adventures and cabins. Though not ADA compliant, an accessible APG cabin is a property that typically has a level parking spot. In addition, it has no more than one[...]

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Smoky Mountain Webcams

Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains and All Their Beauty  no matter where you are, Via Smoky Mountain Webcams! Get ready for your trip to the Great Smoky Mountains by watching all the gorgeous scenery from one of the many[...]

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Happy anniversary Smoky Mountains!

Did you know that tomorrow is the big day we say Happy Anniversary to the Smoky Mountains? June 15th is the Smoky Mountains 90th birthday if you go by when Tennessee and North Carolina donated 300,000 acres of land[...]

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