Anakeesta vs SkyPark: A Side-by-Side Comparison While both Anakeesta and Gatlinburg SkyPark (formerly SkyLift Park) 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 of the differences between Anakeesta and SkyPark to help you plan your next Gatlinburg vacation. Note: Prices mentioned in this
The fascinating history of Fannie Farkle’s plus what to order from a local I’ve eaten in some fine places in my time. But perhaps my favorite meal would be served by a carnie at a county fair. I suspect there’s a certain level of nostalgia in my love of carnival food. There’s something about sausages, cheesesteaks and corndogs. It’s all
Gatlinburg sits on the Western edge of the Smoky Mountains. That means there is a significant change in elevation moving East to West from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park toward Pigeon Forge, Knox County and the rest of the Tennessee Valley. Since an average of 85 inches of rain falls in the high country each year, the elevation and
Hillbilly Golf is an “I’ve been to Gatlinburg” checklist item. If you haven’t been there, have you really been to Gatlinburg? Locals may think it plays up our Appalachian heritage in the wrong way. However, Hillbilly Golf is my favorite outing when my out-of-town relatives visit. There may be lots of places to play mini golf in Gatlinburg, but this mini
Visiting a Ripley’s attraction is a great way for your family to spend a Great Smoky Mountain vacation. It can be tricky to find active coupon codes or a working discount code for popular Smokies attractions. But don’t worry, you’re in luck. Ripley’s offers combo passes that are a great way to save money and see multiple attractions in Gatlinburg
Out here in the world of the tourism business, where everybody is competing for your vacation dollars, mom-and-pops and giant conglomerates are all competing for the same dollars in your wallet. Or more accurately in your bank account. So if you spend $100 at the Salt and Pepper Museum, that’s money that’s not going to go to Paula Deen or Jimmy Buffet. And
Hi. My name is John and I have a parking problem. Well, it’s not so much a parking problem as it is a competition problem. I like to pull into a full parking lot and get the best spot in the lot. I’m also willing to waste a ridiculous amount of time to get it. I say all that to
You’re on vacation near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the family’s hungry. You’re in the mood for some great food. You pick a restaurant. Maybe it’s not one of the best restaurants in town but it’s still a great place. You go in and sit down and thumb through the menu, and you see it: A food challenge.
I was a teenager when I moved to my adopted home state. And I was full of opinions and inherited attitudes toward mountain people based on stereotypes propagated through the media. And I didn’t want to be from the mountains. In other words, I didn’t want to be … tacky. I’ve spent a lot of time in small mountain communities,
Anakeesta vs. Ober Mountain: Which is better? This is one of the most common questions we receive. But as with most things in life, the answer is subjective, so it is not always simple. Let’s take a look at the differences between Anakeesta and Ober Mountain in Tennessee. Anakeesta vs. Ober: The similarities Let’s start with the basics. Why are