7 Things Locals Want You To Know Before You Visit the Smoky Mountains
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park sees about 12.5 million visitors in a year, according to the National Park Service (NPS). This makes the Smokies…
8 Tips: How To Do a Gatlinburg Trip on a Budget
Gatlinburg is an idyllic mountain village designed to vacuum tourists’ money directly from their pockets while distracting them with scenic views, pancakes and bear-themed tchotchkes….
New Restaurant Opens in Downtown Sevierville Featuring Appalachian Cuisine
The Appalachian, a brand-new restaurant featuring chef-inspired Appalachian cuisine opened last week on Feb. 4 in downtown Sevierville, Tenn on Bruce Street. According to The…
Ahoy! Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show Sets Sail for 2021 Season
Ahoy! Swab the decks and ready the pirate puns! Final preparations are underway at Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show for a third swashbuckling season, where…
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Best Ziplining in the Great Smoky Mountains: Our Top 11 [2022]
You haven’t been ziplining if you haven’t been Smoky Mountain ziplining. If you’re visiting East Tennessee or Western North Carolina, definitely consider doing a zipline…
The Real Story: Smoky Mountains National Park Not the Most Dangerous
Have you heard some buzz about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park being ranked as the third-most dangerous national park? Well, fear not, because we…
Top Things To Do in February 2021 Around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
February is a great month to visit the Smoky Mountains and enjoy winter activities. If you are planning a trip to Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge…
The Old Mill Shops of Pigeon Forge, Everything You Need To Know
The Old Mill strikes a distinct contrast against the amusement rides and T-shirt shops you’ll see on Pigeon Forge’s main drag. Likewise, the collection of…
Uncovered Silver Dollar City Photos Offer Rare Look at Pre-Dollywood Days
There’s a science to the great art of amusement parks. Six Flags, Disney, Cedar Point and, yes, Dollywood, are managed with a statistical mastery of…
Not Easy Bein’ Cheesy: Top 5 Quirky Attractions in the Smoky Mountains
One might assume the bedrock of Sevier County’s tourism industry is the natural beauty which surrounds Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. And yes, the flowing streams,…