The Smoky Mountains tourist area is known for such attractions as the beautiful national parks with truly breathtakingly beautiful sights. The area is also known for its exciting attractions such as Dollywood theme park, Ripley’s Aquarium, and the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum. Yet another defining aspect of the Smoky Mountain tourist scene is its family friendly entertainment shows, particularly its dinner shows. Two phenomenal dinner shows in the Smoky Mountains tourist area (Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville) are Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction and The Hatfields and McCoys Dinner Feud. Continue reading
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Distance From Pigeon Forge To Gatlinburg – A Short But Scenic Drive
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg sit nearly side by side and complement each other perfectly. From Pigeon Forge, it is so easy to go to Gatlinburg. Drivers can take one of the most beautiful drives in the Smokies. From the end of the Pigeon Forge Parkway, drivers just continue on 441 into the mountains. The scenery turns from a tourist venue into an undisturbed forest. In spring and fall, it may be awash in color. In the summer, it is green and lush, with a stream running along the roadway on one side between mountains. The distance from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg is short, just five miles. Continue reading
10 Things To Know About The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park lies in Tennessee and North Carolina and offers just about every type of terrain imaginable. Camping, Cycling, hiking and kayaking are but some of the activities enjoyed in the park.
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Gatlinburg Arts And Crafts Area Showcasing Smoky Mountains Workmanship
The Gatlinburg area is well-known for its ties to the artists and crafts people of the Great Smoky Mountains. Visitors always enjoy this part of the Gatlinburg heritage. There is an eight-mile loop off Hwy 321 dedicated to the Gatlinburg Arts and Crafts area that offers more than 50 individual shops. Those who prefer not to drive can take the convenient Gatlinburg Trolley. Continue reading
2013 Pigeon Forge Rod Run
The 2013 Pigeon Forge Rod Run takes place from Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21. This annual Pigeon Forge event is one of the largest car shows in the USA. Thousands of hot rods and visitors descend on Pigeon Forge during this weekend to enjoy the festivities. The Pigeon Forge Rod Run is actually one of three huge car shows that take place in Pigeon Forge each year, along with Shades of the Past and the Fall Grand Rod Run. Many visitors arrive days before the event to enjoy all of the other attractions available in the Pigeon Forge area. Visitors should note that the area activities, attractions and restaurants will be packed during the event days. Continue reading
Choosing Where To Eat In Pigeon Forge
If you are deciding where to eat in Pigeon Forge we have highlighted some of the popular options for you. They have several restaurants in a variety of styles, everything from country dinner shows to fine dining. Whether it is just you and your spouse or the whole family, you will easily be able to find a place to eat that will make everyone happy. The majority of these are located on or just off of the Parkway, the main street through town. Continue reading
Benefits Of A Condo For Your Lodging In Pigeon Forge
The benefits of a condo for your lodging in Pigeon Forge far outweigh anything you’ll find in area hotels. And the location of close proximity to attractions, shopping, and dinning outweigh that of cabins. These benefits will allow you to relax while totally enjoying your vacation experience. You may even go home with some money left in your pocket. Continue reading
Planing For Hiking Trails In The Great Smoky Mountains
The Smoky Mountains in Tennessee make a beautiful background for a hike with family or friends. The Gatlinburg area has a number of maintained hiking trails in The Great Smoky Mountains for enjoying nature, viewing wildlife and getting physical exercise. Good preparation will help to make your hike through this wondrous area a memorable time for all. Continue reading
Tennessee State Parks Hiking Trails Near The Great Smoky Mountains
Tennessee State Parks offers many hiking trail options, at some or all of the 54 parks and 83 natural areas. Families or individuals as well as professional and business groups can choose from hikes geared for all ages and for all abilities from the novices to the more experienced hikers.The Island at Pigeon Forge TN New Attraction
Families that love to visit the Tennessee Smoky Mountains area each summer will love the Pigeon Forge TN new attraction opening Summer 2013. The Island is a family-friendly destination providing all they need for a spectacular day including dining, shopping, and entertainment options right at the foot of the Great Smoky Mountains. Continue reading