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Taco Wars: The Battle for Taco Supremacy in the Smoky Mountains
A New Wave of Taco Restaurants Puts the Classic Mexican Dish on the Frontline of the Smoky Mountain Culinary Scene For decades, the Smoky Mountain dining scene has been dominated…
10 Things Not to Do While Visiting Pigeon Forge, From a Local
An insider’s guide on what not to do when visiting Pigeon Forge, the surrounding area As someone who frequents Pigeon Forge, I know too well that when planning a vacation,…
In the Mountains Full of Mimics, These Iconic Restaurants Stand Out in the Smokies
Celebrating the Unique Dining Spots in the Smokies Mimicry in the Smokies is king. Success breeds imitation. That’s why everywhere you look, it’s pancake houses and go-kart tracks and mountain…
Can You Do Dollywood in One Day? This Guide Will Help You Decide
A Locals Guide to How Many Days You will Need at Dollywood It’s a question we get all the time from first-time visitors in the Smokies, wondering how much time…
Five Things To Do in the Mountains Before You Die
A Local Shares Absolute Top-Tier Bucket List Items You Must Do in the Smokies at Least Once When I think about my bucket list of things to do in the…
20 Best Things To Do in Gatlinburg TN for Couples
The Best Couples Activities in the Smokies Gatlinburg and the surrounding Smoky Mountains are often considered to be a family vacation destination. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t have…
A Popular Rod Run Tradition Has Been Banned in Pigeon Forge
The days of seeing cars lined up with ‘For Sale’ signs along the Parkway are over In my 30 years in the area, Rod Runs meant classic cars lining the…
How Do You Say Appalachian?
A Local Breaks Down the Correct, Approved and Appropriate Way To Say the Name of the Mountain Range in Which the Smokies Are Located I’m a little sensitive about how…
Tired of Chains or High-Concept Restaurants in the Smokies? These ‘Mom and Pop’ Restaurants Are Your Best Bet
While many Smoky Mountain Restaurants are marketed as being a ‘mom and pop,’ these are as authentic as you’ll get As a writer, I sometimes become attached to the literal…
6 Bizarrely Out-of-Place Attractions, Restaurants in Pigeon Forge
Unusual Popular Attractions in the Smoky Mountains It was the Great Smoky Mountains that turned Sevier County into a tourist mecca. But, the locals found out early on that tourists…