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earthquake the ride on the parkway in gatlinburg tn

Earthquake the Ride Is Just As Bad as You Think (a Look Inside)

An honest review with prices, location and parking information from a TN native I’ve lived in East Tennessee for most of my life, and I have fond memories of spending my weekends and summers roaming around the Smoky Mountains. I’ve tried almost every attraction at least once. Except, that is, Earthquake the Ride. Earthquake the Ride is a theme park-style

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The Stunning Walk Between Trees in Tennessee You Need To Experience

What to know about the famous walk between trees in Tennessee at Anakeesta The famous Skywalk, which is known as a walk between the trees, is located at the Anakeesta attraction in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Anakeesta bills itself as a mountain-top theme park, and it has a variety of Smoky Mountain-themed activities. However, it’s the Treetop Skywalk that tends to be

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Breakfast Restaurants in Gatlinburg TN

Local lists favorite breakfast restaurants in Gatlinburg Crockett’s Breakfast Camp Crockett’s Breakfast Camp is famous for its cabin-chic atmosphere, hearty breakfasts, ultra-thick griddle cakes and fried cinnamon rolls. But really, you can’t go wrong at Crockett’s. Everything is excellent. There is limited parking available and a waitlist is available online. Timbers Log Cabin Restaurant A cozy, quaint restaurant located on

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Is the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge Worth It? A Local Weighs In

What to expect when you board the Titanic The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge is hard to miss when driving down the Parkway. After all, the outside of the Titanic Museum is, in fact, half the size of the real RMS Titanic. It’s a celebration of the ill-fated ship, its passengers and crew. IN THIS ARTICLE What can you do

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The Lingering Rumor Surrounding Dolly Selling Dollywood, is It True?

Diving into the internet rumors regarding Dolly selling Dollywood I couldn’t have been much more than 8 or 9 on a spring morning and I was in bed dreaming of baseball or Star Wars or some other of my boyhood passions. “John!” my mom shouted. “Wake up! It’s snowing. You won’t have to go to school today.” I threw off

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Is the Local Goat in Pigeon Forge Worth It? A Local Weighs

A Smoky Mountain local reviews the Local Goat in Pigeon Forge, TN As someone who has been living in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains for over 35 years, there are days, of course, that I think the Local Goat may be Pigeon Forge’s best restaurant. At least, it’s one of the best places to eat in the Smoky Mountains.

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Pirates Voyage Vs Dolly’s Stampede: One is a Better Show, Says a Local

A Smoky Mountain local compares Dolly’s Stampede to Pirates Voyage in Pigeon Forge, TN Dolly Parton’s Stampede is a legend in the tourist dinner theater game. Born in 1988, today it is part of the partnership between tourism business powerhouse Herschend Family Entertainment, Sevier County legend angel-on-Earth Dolly Parton and Fred Hardwick, chairman of the board of World Choice Investments.

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Chesapeake’s is the Best Seafood Restaurant in Gatlinburg

Local reviews upscale Gatlinburg seafood restaurant The best dining experience in the Smokies isn’t a barbecue place. It isn’t even one of the dozen or so flap-jackery establishments littered about the region. The best dining experience – arguably – is a seafood restaurant with theming from Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Honestly, I think that Chesapeake’s seafood in Gatlinburg is the best seafood in Gatlinburg.

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10 Restaurants You Should Try for a Late-Night Meal in Pigeon Forge

Local ranks best restaurants that are open late in the Smokies So you want to eat late? Round here, that means 8 pm. As a local, I’ve found that this tourist town doesn’t exactly keep retirees’ hours, but I’d say restaurants are far more likely to be busy at 5:30 than they are after 9 pm. After 9 pm, you

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Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge: Which Town is Better?

Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge: A side-by-side comparison by a local It’s the showdown we’ve all been waiting for. Gatlinburg vs Pigeon Forge. Mano a mano. Who ya got? Look, we understand there are no right answers here, everything’s subjective – unless you pick Sevierville, then we award you no points. But when it comes to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge? With