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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 …

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Top things to do in December 2020 around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

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December is a popular month to visit the Smoky Mountains and celebrate Christmas. If you are planning a trip Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge in 2020, check out this list of top things to do around …

The ever-popular Enchanted Winter at Anakeesta event is set to officially kick off Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 and run through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 (photo by Morgan Overholt/TheSmokies.com)
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Anakeesta Enchanted Christmas event begins Monday, Nov. 23

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The Christmas season is a very popular time to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, due in large part to the area’s popular Winterest event. Many attractions also get into the Christmas spirit with decorations and …

Gatlinburg's Skylift Park lights up every year at Christmas time (photo courtesy of Gatlinburg's SkyLift Park)
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Top 6 things to do in the Smokies to get you in the Christmas spirit

11/08/2020 Alaina O'Neal 1

Christmas is a magical time in the Smokies, and if you’re already in town, congratulations! It’s hard to go wrong from here. But if you’re looking for something to do to put you in the …

Ice skating
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Top things to do in November 2020 around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg

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If you are planning a trip to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee in November 2020, check out this list of top things to do around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. November is a great time to …

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Second black bear trash bandit caught on camera at Anakeesta

10/24/2020 Alaina O'Neal 0

This week, visitors at Anakeesta in Gatlinburg, Tenn., received yet another surprise from a black bear as it attempted to make a getaway with a bag of trash.  Nathan Rodriguez was there to capture the …

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Anakeesta vs. Ober Gatlinburg: Which attraction is better?

10/18/2020 Alaina O'Neal 6

Anakeesta vs. Ober Gatlinburg: Which is better? This is one of the most common questions we receive. But as with most things in life, the answer is not always simple. So let’s take a look …

Kids can trick or treat from 4-6pm at The Island in Pigeon Forge and enjoy BOGO ride passes all day long (photo courtesy of The Island in Pigeon Forge)
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10 things to do on Halloween night in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville

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It’s finally time to bring out the fleece blankets and pumpkin-spiced-flavored-everything. It’s fall, y’all! But this fall, along with the rest of the year 2020, may look a bit different than usual. However, there are …

Southern Comfort is now open in Gatlinburg, Tenn (photo courtesy of Westgate Resorts/Southern Comfort)
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4 new restaurants coming to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Sevierville fall 2020

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There’s so much going on in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, we thought we’d create this handy round-up of new restaurants and eateries opening in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville this fall.  1. Southern Comfort Kitchen …

Anakeesta's new Cliff Top Restaurant features both climate-controlled indoor seating and beautiful outdoor seating with a view (photo by Daniel Munson/TheSmokies.com)
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7 new attractions and eateries coming to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg fall 2020

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It seems like there’s so much going on in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, we thought we’d create this handy round-up of new attractions and eateries slated to open in the Smokies this upcoming fall season. …

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