Blog Archives
Mar
2024
Affordable and Free Things to Do in Gatlinburg and Surrounding Areas You’re finally here! The Smokies called, and your love of adventure and family time answered. You’ve booked your Dollywood excursion, eaten some expensive cuisine and have plans for other high-cost thrills later in the week. But what to do with some down time when
Mar
2024
Best Place to See Synchronous Fireflies Plan now to book your Autumn Ridge Vacation Rentals cabin to spend a week -or two!- during late May to early June in the Smokies when a very special phenomenon will light up the night. Rare fireflies, also known as “lightning bugs,” of the species Photinus Carolinus swarm through
Jan
2024
Best Upscale and Romantic Restaurants Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Townsend If you’re looking for a fine dining experience in the Smokies, we do have some excellent upscale restaurants that will fill your bill! Whether you want to dress up and ‘pull out all the stops’ or just have a wonderfully relaxing, casual meal, there are several choices
Dec
2023
Car Shows in Pigeon Forge, Kodak, Sevierville, Townsend TN, Maggie Valley NC Are you ready for Sevier County car shows? How about cars shows in the surrounding area? 2024 car shows will not disappoint when it comes to revving up your engines for another fantastic year of hot rods, fast cars, low riders and old
Nov
2023
Dollywood Festivals, Food and Coasters Already planning your 2024 Pigeon Forge vacation and wondering if you should include Dollywood theme park? The answer is a resounding YES! Opening Day is Saturday March 9, 2024Book Your Cabin Early for Best Availability! Even if you’ve been to Dollywood in previous years, there is so much offered at
Oct
2023
Nights of Lights Tours In and Around Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge It’s getting harder and harder to determine the best season to visit the Smoky Mountains! Spring brings the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to life with green leaves and wildflower blooms; summer welcomes all with outdoor adventures, car shows and summer festivals; and fall
Aug
2023
The Shamrock Lounge Pub & Grill Looking for adult things to do in Gatlinburg? You’ll find some of the best nightlife in Gatlinburg at The Shamrock Lounge, located near the base of the Space Needle on Reagan Drive and adjacent to Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum. Shamrock Lounge is actually two Gatlinburg bars! There’s
Jul
2023
Why Visit Pigeon Forge in November Every month is a great month to visit Pigeon Forge TN, but a few of them are a little extra special. And we believe that November tops that list! There are many reasons to vacation in Pigeon Forge during November, and these are some of our favorites: 1. Fewer
Jul
2023
Relax, Walk and Picnic in Pigeon Forge Any vacation to Pigeon Forge is not complete without a visit to Patriot Park. Located along the Little Pigeon River at traffic light #7 – adjacent to The Old Mill and Old Mill Square – is the city’s most visited park. Patriot Park has recently undergone a complete
Jun
2023
4th of July Fireworks and Summer Celebrations Independence Day is thee holiday for fireworks, but that’s not the only time you can enjoy the booms & blasts of fireworks while you vacation in Pigeon Forge. But, let’s hit the holiday highlights of the best places to watch fireworks in Pigeon Forge and throughout the county
