Just go now! You must experience the newest adrenaline opportunity in our area. The Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster is now open for a smooth ride that your whole family can enjoy. The attraction is located 1.5 miles from Pigeon Forge at 867 Wears Valley Road, and definitely should be an item on your bucket list before you finish your vacation.
Regardless of the final score, choosing to visit a professional baseball game at the Smokies Stadium is a home run event for vacationing sports fans. This clean, modern stadium of 6000 plus seat capacity provides an intimate experience in a comfortable environment. Easy access and plentiful parking make it an uncomplicated pleasure to attend. Adjacent to Exit 407 at Interstate 40 and Highway 66 in Sevierville/Kodak, the location is close to all parts of Sevier County.
After making your reservation for your Smoky Mountains cabin rental, the packing process begins. Here are a few specific items that you should consider for your comfort and convenience.
One of my favorite relaxing sounds to enjoy is rushing river water. Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail is a must-do auto tour in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is a simple, inexpensive way to truly experience the unique joys of the Smoky Mountains. Take a winding journey of 6 miles (one-way road) through forest, along rushing streams, past historic buildings. Cabin homesteads, overlooks, and waterfall hiking trailheads all are available at numerous stops along this picturesque drive.
You will want to visit a theater show while on vacation in your Pigeon Forge rental cabin. But which one is right for your family, with something to entertain everyone? Consider Smoky Mountain Opry, an upscale, fast-paced variety show production to suit every taste.
After settling into your Gatlinburg rental cabin, you will want to locate venues that will both engage the entire family, and create some memories at the same time. Many other area visitors have declared Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies the number one aquarium in the nation, and here are a few reasons it's a great place to start.
With so many activities available in the Smokies region, we strongly suggest a day of planned downtime to relax and absorb the surrounding natural beauty. A picnic is the perfect way to involve the whole family in easy together time. We'll leave the ideal food selection to you. Here are some tips that will help make those outdoor mountain memories positive ones.
Many families have members who cannot (or choose not to) exert major physical exercise to view the panoramic mountain scenery of our area. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to enjoy the view, while someone else does the work of getting you there. From old to new, budget to luxury, here are some unique options that will both provide spectacular views and create memories for all ages. We guarantee none of these are your typical at-home, backyard summer experience!
Christmas in June? For those hardcore gift buyers searching for unique presents all throughout the year, visitors staying in Smoky mountain cabins have a "don't miss opportunity" to complete their holiday shopping in a single power-buying trip. Of course, many shop for retail name brands at great discounts at the multiple outlet centers throughout our area: a good choice. But don't overlook shopping the largest community of independent artists and crafters in the country!
Seems like visitors who stay in Smoky Mountain cabins have acquired multiple new options in recent years for viewing the beautiful countryside surrounding Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville. Current novel choices include a helium balloon ride, ziplines through tree canopies and across open spaces, and a soon-to-open, enclosed gondola ferris wheel.
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many families choose rental cabins in Pigeon Forge as a kickoff to their summer fun. Certainly the least desirable way to start your celebration is waiting in slow-moving traffic once you approach the Smokies! In years past, local rural infrastructure just could not support heavy vehicle volume. Improvements have been made, and some are still in progress. Here are three ideas to help you avoid spending too much time on the road with your vacationing peers.
Our favorite street festival is in full swing this weekend in Sevierville, May 17-18, with music, food, crafts, kid activities and more.
Some of our friends were discussing their vision of an ideal vacation. One (the husband) said, “Our daily life is too much on the go. I want to do nothing as much as possible on vacation.”
Motorcycle enthusiasts are among the fastest growing segments of visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains. It's no wonder; the Smokies have hundreds of miles of scenic, twisty, curvy roads that are a biker's dream.
What a week we're having in the Smokies. Sunny, blue skies, mild temperatures are making this the ideal week to get out and make the most of this gorgeous Smoky Mountains scenery. Here are just a handful of ideas for making the most of nature's cooperative mood.