Blog Archives
Feb
2023
Dollywood 2023 Roller Coaster & Seasonal Celebrations Dollywood is set to open its doors for the 2023 season to annual pass holders March 10 and everyone else March 11. This year welcomes visitors with not only one new festival but also their longest roller coaster. The Big Bear Mountain, Dollywood’s newest coaster, opens this spring
Jan
2023
Updated 9/2023: If you’ve got a need for speed, snow and ice, you’ve come to the right place for winter activities in the Smokies. For the remainder of winter, you can ski the slopes, slide on snow tubes, and glide across sheets of ice. Skiing, Snow Tubing, and Ice Skating There’s no need to fly
Nov
2022
Book Your 2023 Gatlinburg Vacation Cabin Early While you’re gathering with family and friends during the upcoming holidays, will goals and plans for the new year become a topic of discussion? Just in case those goals include more time in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, more mountains or more self care, we thought we’d give you
Nov
2022
Have a Smoky Mountain Magic Christmas Is there anyone who creates more magic and warmth for Christmas than Dolly Parton herself? We think not. While we may be just a little biased, we’d venture to say not only in East Tennessee but across the entire globe! Dolly has made Dollywood’s A Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival
Sep
2022
Annual October Fall Festivals Updated 9/2023: Book your cabin stay for a fantastic fall getaway at Autumn Ridge and take in some of the best annual fall festivals this October. You’ll find arts, crafts, autumn food favorites, live entertainment and beautiful scenery from Sevierville to Maggie Valley! Make 2023 Cabin Rental Reservations Today! B’ s
Aug
2022
Car Shows in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Townsend TN The 2024 Car Show Calendar is Here! Updated September 2023: It’s going to be another great year for Sevier County car shows! Between Sevierville and Pigeon Forge, the car show schedule for 2023 is already jammed packed but that didn’t stop us from including a few
Jul
2022
Nightlife in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Couple’s vacationing in our cabins for two often ask about nightlife in Gatlinburg, adult fun things to do and places to go for live entertainment and cocktails. While most people equate the Smoky Mountains with family activities and attractions, there really are quite a few local bars & grills
Jun
2022
Local Ice Cream Shops, No Chains Here When you’re on vacation, you likely want to ‘shop with the locals’ and these ice cream parlors are where you can do just that! Family owned and operated, these Pigeon Forge ice cream shops offer home made recipes, unique flavors and even unheard of ice cream toppings for
May
2022
Meal Deals for Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg & Sevierville Restaurants If you’re one who likes to plan ahead in order to stretch those vacation dollars, knowing which restaurants throughout Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville offer coupons and discounts can be a daunting task. You’ll be thrilled to learn that we’ve done the work for you! We
Apr
2022
Places to Eat in Dollywood Updated 11/2024: What’s the best food at Dollywood? While many will immediately say Aunt Granny’s Restaurant, Dollywood apple pie or cinnamon bread, there are numerous dining options offering everything from a quick bite at a variety of concession stands to full southern meals at buffet or family-style restaurants. You can
