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Month: January 2021

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What to pack for a Pigeon Forge vacation; 8 items you’ll need

01/10/2021 Alaina O'Neal 0

You’ve booked your cabin. You picked your must-see attractions and restaurants. Now it’s time for the not-so-fun part of vacation planning: Packing your bags. There’s probably someone out there in the world who feels confident …

The new SkyTrail is expected to open soon, in Spring of 2021 (photo submitted by Greg and Laura Akens)
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Gatlinburg SkyLift Park’s SkyTrail now set to open spring 2021

01/10/2021 Alaina O'Neal 0

Gatlinburg’s SkyLift Park is now planning on a spring opening for their brand-new SkyTrail. The attraction’s new SkyTrail will allow guests to take a walk in the clouds via an interactive walking trail that connects …

Squisito Too
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New restaurant opening in Sevierville with free pizza, BOGO pasta deals

01/10/2021 Alaina O'Neal 0

One of the best things about visiting the Great Smoky Mountains is finding something new to try with each and every visit. And soon, Sevierville will welcome its newest addition to the the culinary lineup: …

Fairy House in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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The fairy house of the Smoky Mountains, a hidden landmark lost in time

01/10/2021 John Gullion 1

Left to its own devices, time undoes the works of man. So it is that the mountains are taking back what an eccentric, wealthy Yale graduate from Cincinnati wrought in the rock and forest in …

Anakeesta in Gatlinburg
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Top 5 things to do for adults on a Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg vacation

01/10/2021 John Gullion 0

Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge are known worldwide as family attractions. As such, the majority of entertainment, attractions and dining are designed to include the young or young at heart. But what about that couple on …

French toast
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Top restaurants with all day breakfast in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg

01/06/2021 Alaina O'Neal 0

There’s no shortage of excellent breakfast foods in the Smokies. Folks at the Pancake Pantry struck gold in the form of flapjacks when they came to the Smokies in the 1960s, and then pancake houses …

Anakeesta or SkyLift Park
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Anakeesta vs. SkyLift Park: Which attraction is better?

01/05/2021 Alaina O'Neal 0

Anakeesta vs. SkyLift Park: Which is better? While both attractions offer fun ways to soak in gorgeous views of the Great Smoky Mountains, it can be hard to choose just one. So let’s compare some …

The Island
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What’s open in Pigeon Forge? Your guide to seasonal closures

01/03/2021 Alaina O'Neal 3

What’s open in Pigeon Forge? If you’re asking this question because you have some post-traumatic stress from 2020 vacation planning, you can rest assured that nearly all attractions are open and thriving around the Great …

Built in 2014, the Margaritaville Island Hotel is considered to be one of the most luxurious hotels in Pigeon Forge (photo courtesy of Margaritaville Island Hotel)
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These are the best hotels in Pigeon Forge, our top 5 ranked

01/03/2021 Morgan Overholt 5

While a cabin is often the go-to place to stay on a Smokies vacation, sometimes you just want to check-in and checkout without all the fuss. Luckily, in Pigeon Forge, there are still plenty of …

Final touches are being added to the all-new Damn Yankees restaurant which is set to open late January (photo provided by the Delauders)
Dining

4 new restaurants coming to Gatlinburg, Sevierville early 2021

01/02/2021 Morgan Overholt 0

There’s never a shortage of new restaurants and attractions popping up in and around the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. And it looks like this winter will be no exception with several new and …

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