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Lesser Known Attractions in the Smokies

For those wanting to try something a little different during their stay, read to find our top choices for lesser know attractions in the Smokies.

The Sinks
Here are our favorite attractions for off the beaten path adventures.  The Sinks & (read)

Published on Friday, October 11, 2024

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 National Park, near Waynesboro (read)

Published on Thursday, July 25, 2024

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 selling parts for your motorized (read)

Published on Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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 to create the Great Smoky Mountains (read)

Published on Friday, June 14, 2024

Seasonal

Happy Father’s Day

Father’s Day is a great time for a guys’ trip to the Smokies

Father’s Day is fast approaching – June 16 will be here before you know it! What are you doing for Dad or Grandad or what are you doing for yourself? Check out the Great (read)

Published on Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Seasonal

Synchronous Fireflies 2024

Each year in the Great Smoky Mountains for a few magical nights in June, one of the 19 species of fireflies in the park – the Photinus carolinus – synchronize their flashing pattern during mating season. It’s a sight to behold. What are they and (read)

Published on Monday, April 1, 2024

Activities

Hiking Trails For Seniors

  Aging doesn’t have to mean missing out on hiking in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park has hiking trails for everyone and every skill level. If you’ve got older adults, senior citizens, or group members (read)

Published on Thursday, March 21, 2024

Bring In The New Year

View Post How will you bring in The New Year? New Year’s Eve is nearly here! If you haven’t made plans yet or are looking for something more interesting than sitting on your couch watching thousands of people freeze in Times Square, we have the (read)

Published on Sunday, December 24, 2023

Christmas Shopping In The Smokies 2023

Whether you are Christmas shopping or Hanukkah shopping, the towns in the Great Smoky Mountains have shops with something unique for everyone on your list. Enjoy snacks and entertainment while you’re there! Find original hand-made art can be (read)

Published on Tuesday, December 12, 2023