You'll never run out of fun things to do and see in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area constantly adds new attractions, so you can always find fresh adventures in these beautiful Tennessee hills.
Are your kids so full of energy they practically bounce off the walls?
Did you know that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in America? Each year more than 14.1 million visitors flock to the park and surrounding areas to explore familiar sites ranging from Cades Cove and Clingmans Dome to Anakeesta and Dollywood.
Excitement comes in eight different forms at Tennessee's Gatlin's Fun Center. This downtown Gatlinburg attraction offers a full range of fun-filled activities, from classic outdoor pastimes like mini-golf to thrilling indoor games like laser tag. And now it also offers Gatlinburg's first-ever Rugged Ropes Adventure Course, a multilevel aerial obstacle course in a scenic outdoor setting.
May just might be the perfect time to visit the Tennessee Smokies. Skies are mostly sunny, and temperatures are pleasantly warm. What's more, attractions are opening up, and spring festivals are in full swing.
So you are headed out of your Pigeon Forge rental cabin on the way to some serious water play at Dollywood's Splash Country. Here are some ideas before you go to make your play day the best it can be. In addition, I have also included a packing list so that you will not overlook a vital item for your day's enjoyment.
After you gain your second wind from relaxing in your Sevierville cabin rental, this is the season to divide and conquer. Don't drag the kids through all the holiday shopping. Send the diehard gift acquirers in another direction (but don't forget the unique things found in the gift shop here). Take a break yourself with the sights, sounds, and a few smells of the tropical rainforest, just off the Parkway in Sevierville at Rainforest Adventures Discover Zoo.
Did you know that the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area has its own rich Irish heritage?
Only a few weeks of school remain, and our favorite family activity on the last day is to leave the school parking lot and drive directly to Dollywood theme park to celebrate. Many vacationers in the Smokies make a beeline to the queues at the newest and largest rides at the theme park. Here is a list of rides that are worth your attention, and typically not as populated with the longest lines and waiting times.
There's always something new to see and do in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains. And, for 2022, that's even truer than ever. From thrilling new rides to expanded attractions, you'll find plenty to enjoy and explore in the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area.
Wintertime sparkles in the Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge area. From twinkling WinterFest lights to glistening frozen waterfalls, the landscape glows with its own special seasonal magic. Here are just a few ways to enjoy wintry fun and frolic in the Smokies.
Do you have Thanksgiving weekend off from work? Why not spend that time – or even longer – in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains? Here are 10 reasons why that's a great idea for you and your entire family.
Here in the Tennessee Smokies, Halloween is more than a day. It's a whole magical season, ideal for families with children. Visit anytime through October 31 – and even a little beyond – to scare up fun-filled activities like these:
Did you know that more than 800 miles of hiking trails wind through Great Smoky Mountains National Park? In all, there are 150 official trails, many of them open to the public all year 'round.
The Mountain Mile development is located a block off the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, and it continues to grow with new-to-the area venues for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Discover what is now available and also opening soon during your next visit to your Smoky Mountain cabin. Newest construction development is on the left side of the road (re-work of the old Belz Mall complex), but extends on both sides along Teaster Lane. Listed here is a cross-section sampling of just some of the experiences that await you at Mountain Mile.