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Dollywood Shops Create Their Own Special Memories

Dollywood shopEveryone knows about Dollywood’s exciting roller coasters and restaurants, but what about the different Dollywood shops? With themes ranging from wildlife to retro, there is something for everyone at the many Dollywood shops. Continue reading

Best Shops in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg for Antique Treasures

Morton's Antique Shop in Pigeon Forge, GaltinburgThe many Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge antique shops provide unique and original pieces that tourists can bring back to their homes, reminding them of their time spent in the Great Smoky Mountains. These shops in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg are perfect for scoring great deals on hard to find antiques in the Great Smoky Mountains. Sometimes it may be hard deciding which of the many great shops in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg to Visit. Here are the top five antique shops in the area. Continue reading

Must Read Pigeon Forge Grocery Tips For Every Family

Pigeon Forge GroceryEvery year, the Great Smoky Mountains attract thousands of visitors hoping to enjoy a serene, scenic vacation. If you’re renting a condo in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, don’t let the stress of grocery shopping spoil your relaxation. The following Pigeon Forge grocery tips can help you prepare, allowing you and your family to enjoy your Smoky Mountain vacation. Continue reading

Kid Friendly Museum Attractions in Pigeon Forge, Galtinburg

Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon ForgeTitanic Museum Attraction

Unlike any of the other attractions in Pigeon Forge, the Titanic Museum weaves together history with excitement for the children who visit the museum. Including, but not limited to, the Tot-Titanic exhibit. Designed especially for young guests, this exhibit provides children the opportunity to steer a ship, watch the sea waters for danger or design and build a craft. Other points of interest include a recreated Grand Stairway, first, second and third class accommodations and a trip to the Captain’s bridge. The Titanic Museum also recently opened an exhibit featuring the stories of the 133 children aboard the namesake ship. Visitors to this attraction in Pigeon Forge are each given a card with a passenger’s name, and learn the fate of the individual at the end of the tour. Don’t worry mom, all passenger names given to children survived the infamous voyage. Continue reading

Dinner Shows In The Smoky Mountains Great Family Entertainment

Dinner Shows In The Smoky MountainsThe 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

The Island at Pigeon Forge TN New Attraction

New Attraction The Island at Pigeon Forge TNFamilies 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