by American Patriot Getaways
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 National Park, near Waynesboro, VA (Milepost 0) with Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near Cherokee, NC […]
Unique gifts and amazing attractions with the beautiful Smoky Mountain backdrop combine to help end 2020 on a celebratory note! Smoky Mountain Christmas Let’s start with Dollywood! American country music icon Dolly Parton can put a smile on anyone’s face. Smoky Mountain Christmas at Dollywood starts Nov. 7 to get you in the holiday spirit. […]
Yes, there are plenty of fun things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains with toddlers and young children! You can have fun in a cabin, in the mountains and about town, and there are lots of options that are fun for adults too! Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies In Gatlinburg, Ripley’s Aquarium of the […]
Fall weather is a great time to get out on a bike – whether you want a leisurely ride on a trail or road with the family or you want to shred on a rugged trail ride or a tough mountain road climb, the Great Smokies offer bountiful scenery and unique and varied ride options. […]
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a spectacular place, filled with wonder and adventure across its 522,427 acres. The park was established in 1934, and turns 85 this September, but what else do you know about the park? We’re going to share the most interesting facts. 1. Cherokee Called the Area “Land of the […]
Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville locals enjoy the shows and attractions that visitors do, but they also have some favorite spots that are a little less crowded and involve fewer sightseers. Let’s keep this between us, ok?! In Summer Temperatures can get steamy in the Smokies in the summer. The locals know where to cool […]
Fall is in the air, but you don’t have to give up summer on your next vacation – book a cabin with an indoor pool and keep the summer spirit any time of year. We have many cabins with indoor pools – in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. There is one perfect for you and your […]
Fall in the Smokies Means Halloween, Colorful Leaves, Fires and Chili! The air has turned, football has begun, and the sweatshirts have come out; autumn in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains has arrived. There are lots of things to do in the Smokies in the fall – from Octoberfest and Halloween fun to chili cookoffs and […]
Looking for roller coaster thrills while visiting The Great Smoky Mountains? We’ve got you covered with a list of coasters for all ages and all thrill seekers. There are no less than 14 roller coasters, including 9 at world famous Dollywood. The first roller coaster in the United States opened at Coney Island, in Brooklyn, […]
Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are nestled among the spectacular beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Not everyone wants to hike into the mountains and to the top for the views but that doesn’t mean they miss the breathtaking scenery. Views from town and just above town make the heart sing. Gatlinburg Views Skylift […]
