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Top things to do in January 2021 around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

12/31/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

January is a popular month to visit the Smoky Mountains and enjoy winter activities. If you are planning a trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge this January, check out this list of top things to …

There's been no shortage of bizarre news stories coming out of the Smokies in 2020 including a reported 'active shooter' situation at Walmart earlier this week (photo by Daniel Munson/TheSmokies.com)
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Top 6 bizarre news stories of 2020 from Pigeon Forge, Sevierville

12/30/2020 Morgan Overholt 0

Y’all, I don’t think we need to tell you that it’s been a weird year. But as 2021 approaches, we thought we’d take a moment to look back on some of the biggest (and in …

Wanna know where the locals eat in Pigeon Forge and the surrounding area? You've come to the right place (photo by Daniel Munson/TheSmokies.com)
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7 best hole in the wall restaurants in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

12/28/2020 John Gullion 20

Seek ye, the diamond in the rough. That’s what they want, right? They want to know the secret places only locals know. The inside stuff. The places beyond the tourist traps and the shining neon …

Pancakes at Flapjacks
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Who has the best pancakes in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg? Here’s our top 7

12/28/2020 John Gullion 14

“The perfect blossom is a rare thing. You could spend your life looking for one, and it would not be a wasted life,” says Katsumoto in “The Last Samurai” “Yeah, same thing. But about pancakes,” …

J.T. Hannah’s is only open until 9 pm Sunday through Thursday, but on Fridays and Saturdays, serves customers until 11 pm
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These are the best restaurants open late in Pigeon Forge; our top 5

12/28/2020 John Gullion 1

So you want to eat late? Round here, that means 8 pm. While we don’t exactly keep retirees hours, our restaurants are far more likely to be busy at 5:30 than they are after 9 …

The Island in Pigeon Forge
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12 things to do on New Year’s Eve 2020-2021 in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

12/28/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

Are you planning to be in the mountains on New Year’s Eve? Well, get ready to say goodbye to 2020 and ring in 2021 in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. There are plenty of events in …

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5 most viral bear encounters of 2020 in the Smokies

12/26/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

If the Great Smoky Mountains had an official mascot, there’s no doubt it would be the black bear. Folks come to the Smokies from all over the world hoping to catch a glimpse of these …

With so many food options in Dollywood - it's hard to pick a favorite (photo by Alaina O'Neal/TheSmokies.com)
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These are the best places to eat at Dollywood, our top 5 ranked

12/25/2020 John Gullion 0

My favorite thing about Dollywood isn’t the rides or the shows. It can’t be found on a platter in a restaurant and it can’t be bought in a shop or from a stand. Dollywood is …

Ole Smoky
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10 things to do this Christmas in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge 2020

12/24/2020 Alaina O'Neal 5

Fresh snow on mountains, moonshine with cinnamon; bright Christmas lights and warm homemade mittens – these are just a few of my favorite things. In my opinion, nobody does Christmas like the Smokies. If you’re …

Guests line up outside of Paula Deen's Family Kitchen at The Island in Pigeon Forge on Christmas Eve (photo by Morgan Overholt/TheSmokies.com)
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What’s open on Christmas in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg 2020

12/23/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

If you’re spending Christmas in the Smokies, you’re in luck! In our very biased opinion, it’s one of the best places to be during the holidays. There are millions of lights to see during Winterfest, …

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