by American Patriot Getaways
The Great Smoky Mountains offer beauty, nature, cabins with ridiculous views, hiking, food, fun and the weird, strange, challenging and odd. What? Yes, that’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Gatlinburg’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not! has eight fun, and sometimes heart-stopping, and super weird adventures. Ripley’s history began more than a hundred years ago with […]
Can’t decide between a luxury vacation with pools, game rooms, home theaters and entertaining spaces or a mountain retreat in the Smokies with tranquil scenery? You don’t have to in the Wears Valley Area of the Great Smoky Mountains where all of the above is available. With the stunning mountains as the backdrop and history […]
Each and every year in the Smoky Mountains, for a magical few nights in June, something spectacular happens. One of the 19 species of fireflies in our spectacular park, the Photinus carolinus, synchronize their flashing pattern. These synchronized fireflies are a true sight to behold and worth attempting to see. Read this post to see […]
Get back to the roots of the people who have lived in The Great Smoky Mountains by going to Gatlinburg’s Arts & Crafts Community to watch artisans or make something yourself – a keepsake from your Tennessee vacation – during one of the “Hands On” events. “Carvers, weavers, watercolor artists, casters, soap makers, potters, wood […]
You’re on a family vacation and enjoying the exciting attractions in Pigeon Forge. There’s so much to see and do in the Smoky Mountains, and there’s an adventure for kids and adults alike. When hanger hits hard, you want to find a place to eat fast. Some little ones (and adults, too!) may be picky […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a popular vacation getaway for good reason. We have beautiful mountain peaks, many of the highest in the eastern US. We’re also home to more than 2900 miles of flowing streams. Flowing streams means plenty of waterfalls! Ask any visitor to the park and you’ll hear how much […]
Want to see the Great Smoky Mountains from a different angle while having a heart-pumping thrill of a good time while you’re on your Tennessee vacation? Head to Legacy Mountain Ziplines for miles of fast and exciting fun. Four reasons to zip through the mountains at Legacy: Unique and fun way to see the Smoky […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is truly a gem of the National Park System. Located within less than a full day’s drive of much of the population, it’s no surprise it is the most visited national park in the country. More than 11.4 million visitors came to the Smokies in 2018 alone! When […]
What’s for lunch? On vacation – you probably start talking about lunch (dinner as it is called in the South) while you are having breakfast or out on an early walk in the Great Smoky Mountains during your Tennessee trip. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have unique, fun and tasty options for this meal, whatever you call […]
We all lead incredibly busy lives. Busy lives come with busy schedules. Busy schedules mean it’s harder to spend time together as a family. Imagine a place where you and your family can get away and spend time together, without any interruptions. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a great place to unplug and […]
