Blog Archives
Mar
2025
FREE National Park Events If you’re heading to the Smoky Mountains this month, we’re guessing it’s because you want to witness them ‘bursting to life’ during the spring season. There’s no better way to do that than to lace up those hiking boots and head to the hills! Below are several opportunities for you to
Dec
2024
2025 Long Weekends, Holiday Special Events & Car Shows Ready for 2025? It’s a whole NEW YEAR with a whole new calendar of top Gatlinburg area events and those longed for 3-day holiday weekends. Here’s your 2025 vacation planner with the line up to help you start booking your romantic mountain getaways, anniversary retreats, and
Nov
2024
What’s New in 2025 at Dollywood Have you heard? Dollywood is celebrating its 40th year in 2025 and you can be sure your theme park visit will be better than ever! Make 2025 Vacation Reservations Early for Best Availability!B’ s Nest | CJ’s | Kelci Kabin | McKenzie Kabin | Maggie House | Nite Vu
Sep
2024
Best Car Shows in Pigeon Forge and Surrounding Areas in 2025 We’re gearing up for the 2025 Pigeon Forge car shows calendar of events!! Looks like it’s going to be jam-packed with truck and car shows from Pigeon Forge and Sevierville, to Townsend and Maggie Valley. It’s not too early to book your Autumn Ridge
Sep
2024
From Valley Low to Mountain High Fall Colors and Fun It’s “go” time for fall fun in the Smokies! You don’t need a dime (except gas money) to have a blast during the fall here. The trees put on a show! Color everywhere you turn. It’s merely the icing on the cake that area entertainment
Aug
2024
Old Fashioned Phosphates and Sweet Treats The newest treat to hit downtown Sevierville is the arrival of Red’s Soda Fountain & Ice Cream shop. The moment you step inside, you’ll be immersed in nostalgia and immediately drawn to the free-play jukebox. And the welcoming greeting from a ‘soda jerk’ is the cherry on top! Phosphates,
Jun
2024
Best Pizza in Pigeon Forge? Looking for the best pizza place in Pigeon Forge? You’ll have over 25 pizza joints from which to choose, but how do ya? We’ve decided that we’ll highlight a few of our locally owned and operated Pigeon Forge pizza places to help you narrow down your choices and find your
Jun
2024
Romantic Getaway AND Exciting Adventures What could be more romantic than a getaway to Autumn Ridge Vacation Rentals? You could stay in your cabin the entire time, enjoying the luxury and romance of privacy in the heart of the most beautiful mountains in the world, and have a wonderful time. But venturing out will be
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
