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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
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
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
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
Apr
2023
Where to Buy Alcohol in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville Are you age 21 or older? If so, this article is for you. With the explosion of moonshine distilleries, wineries and craft breweries in Sevier County, many still ask is Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and Gatlinburg dry? Rightly so, as technically the only city with package
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
